The Coldstream Guards (Coldstreamers)

When Cromwell died in 1658, Parliament began to lose power and by 1659, England was near to revolution and the Stuart monarchy in some danger. On the 8th December 1659, Monck marched his men from Berwick to Coldstream, where he set up headquarters in Scotland for the last time. Three weeks later, on the 1st January 1660, the Guards plunged into the icy waters of The River Tweed to begin a 34-day march south to London to restore the Stuart throne.The mission was successful and Parliament regained power.Charles II was restored as King largely due to the actions of General Monck's men, who are now regarded as heroes. Nicknamed 'The Coldstreamers' they were the only regiment to survive when the New Model Army was disbanded in 1661.

After the death of General Monck in 1670, the name Coldstream Guards became official and they are now the oldest British regiment with continual existence - as conveyed by their motto, 'Nulli Secundus' meaning 'Second to None'.Coldstream is very proud of its long association with The Guards and welcome them (and the many Ex-Guards) to the town whenever official and non-official engagements arise, especially Guards Day at the Primary School and, of course - Civic Week.Click here for a more detailed history of The Guards

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