Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Welcome to Episode 86 of the Yarkshire Gamers Reet Big Wargames Podcast.

My guest today is Mr Barry Hilton, a rule writer, figure producer and a man, like myself who loves a Big Flag !

You will no doubt recognise the names of his rules, Beneath the Lily Banners, Donnybrook, From Republic to Empire, Mad for War and the soon to be released Dreadnoughts.

Barry specialises in the 1660 to 1720 period when a frilly collar was all the rage, its a fascinating time when armies become more professionalised, the pike disappears and the hats went from floppy to pointy. It was a joy to pick his brains on a period I'm not that familiar with.

We chat about Barry and his history in the hobby, look at his range of figures and chat about the future for The League of Augsberg.

Hope you enjoy it

Regards Ken

The Yarkshire Gamer