| London Trained Bands | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1559–1794 |
| Country |  England 1559–1707 Great Britain 1707–1794 |
| Branch |  Trained Bands/Militia |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | 4–6 Regiments + 6 Auxiliary Regiments |
| Garrison/HQ | City of London |
| March | My Lady Greensleeves (alleged[1]) |
| Anniversaries | 20 September (Newbury)[2] |
| Engagements | Suppression of Essex's Rebellion Battle of Turnham Green First Battle of Newbury Siege of Basing House Battle of Alton Battle of Cheriton Battle of Cropredy Bridge Battle of Lostwithiel Second Battle of Newbury Suppression of Venner's Rising Suppression of Gordon Riots |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Martin Bond Philip Skippon Sir Richard Browne Sir James Harrington |
The London Trained Bands (LTBs) were a part-time military force in the City of London from 1559 until they were reconstituted as conventional Militia regiments in 1794. They were periodically embodied for home defence, for example in the army mustered at Tilbury during the Armada Campaign of 1588. They saw a great deal of active service during the English Civil War, including the First and Second Battles of Newbury, and the battles of Alton, Cheriton, Cropredy Bridge and Lostwithiel. Throughout their history they were used to suppress civil disorder and insurrection around the capital.