History was brought to life at a fantastic free event over the weekend at Fort Nelson.
The Big History Weekend saw interactive demonstrations, live re-enactments, and hands-on activities on offer in a journey through time featuring a Tudor falconry display, Viking and Saxon skirmishes, a Second World War dog search and rescue display and Roman story telling sessions.
There was also be gun-firing, face painting and a Time Travellers trail for the family to enjoy as well as a crossbow challenge.
Pictures Chris Moorhouse:
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Tom Davies, an assistant curator at the fort, and historian and author Kate Vigurs. Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-30) | Chris Moorhouse
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Re-enactor Jed Jaggard. Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-33) | Chris Moorhouse (040726-33)
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Jaxon Jelley, 4. Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-35) | Chris Moorhouse
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Watching the gladiator training. Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-25) | Chris Moorhouse