Living History event in Worcester was a hit as scores of people arrive

Around 150 re-enactors took part in the Living History event which was hosted at The Commandery, Greyfriars, Guildhall, and Cathedral Square. 

Visitors were able to experience living history encampments at the Commandery and watch military displays at The Cathedral Square. 

The event took place on Saturday, February 11, and Sunday, February 12. 

The Commandery was brought to life with archers, Napoleonic fusiliers, medieval musicians and Tudor dancers, and demonstrations by metalworkers and willow weavers. 

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In the site gardens, people could watch a performance by John Evans, who was playing a parliamentary soldier, in revolt, looking for employment in the 17th century. 

The Commadandery: Bev Johnson, Maria Hansford and John Evans (Image: NQ)

Organised in partnership with the Worcester Re-enactors, the event was a great opportunity for visitors to encounter reenactors throughout the Grade-1 listed building and grounds.

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Brian Bullock, chairman of Worcester reenactors and event organiser, said: "The public has shown a real interest in it, we always get a really good reaction. 

HISTORY: Brian Bullock, chairman of Worcester reenactors and event organiser, (Image: NQ)

"I think people have seen the reenactors wandering around the city centre, so they come to The Commandery to see what is going on. 

Daniel Daniels, vicechairman of Battle of Worcester society, said: "It's amazing to see so many centuries, it's like a time-lapse. 

'Mad' Maggie, who was played by Christine Dyer, was sat outside on a bench at Greyfriars on Friar Street. 

Peasent: 'Mad Maggie' was sat outside trying to earn a day of honest work (Image: NQ)

Ms Dyer, who was playing a willow weaver from 1573, said: "We are peasants who have a very hard life.

"We would work from sunrise to sunset with an hour's rest during our walk to and from work. But in the winter, we would be very lucky if we got any work at all."
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Inside Greyfriars, the Lypett Household was hosting a fine-dining Tudor experience that children found incredibly engaging. 

Sharon Lypett captured the audience's attention by educating them about Tudor table manners. 

The Lypett Household put together a Tudor style meal (Image: NQ)

And over at Tudor House, a group of 16th-century punters were enjoying a drink in a pub. 

TUDOR HOUSE: Edith Bradley, Connor Hartley, Peter Jezukiewicz, Geff McWhirter (Image: NQ)

Geff McWhirer, said: "We are drinking in a very disreputable tavern where ladies of a negotiable purpose come and go."