95th Rifles Re-enactment

Eastleigh’s Leigh Road Recreation Ground resounded to gunfire and barking orders over the weekend as the tranquil park was turned in to a mock battleground and encampment. The 2^nd battalion of the 95^th Rifles set up camp to give demonstrations of their skills and a flavour of life as a foot soldier in the Peninsular War or the Battle of Waterloo during the early 19^th century. The event was organised by the Eastleigh Local Area Committee to attract more people to the town and this it certainly achieved with several thousand spectators estimated to have attended over the two days.  

95th Rifles demonstrate their fire power (below)

Young recruits volunteer for service	Children demonstrate the fashion of the day