Ancient musketeers relive their history . Rehearse for first display outside London . For the first time in the long history of the Pikeman and Musketeers of the Honourable Artillery Company , will take part in a performance outside London . Dressed in steel and scarlet , with drum beating and carrying pikes and muskets , the quaint company will give a display at Hitchingbrooke Castle at Huntingdon , near the birthplace of Oliver Cromwell , with whom the regiment is closely linked . The modern pikemen are rehearsing for their display at the H A C headquarters in Finsbury , London . Photo shows , pike men and musketeers in their old time costumes rehearsing for their display at the H A C headquarters . 9 July 1936 *** Local Caption ***