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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Re-enactors, from left, Ralph and Isla Oakley, and Teresa and Jed Jaggard. Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-34) | Chris Moorhouse
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Nick Coles re-enacts the role of a fleet surgeon at Gallipoli. Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-37) | Chris Moorhouse
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Viking re-enactors Chris Palmer and Simon Dennis, right. Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-28) | Chris Moorhouse
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Simon Kirk and Rowena Clewlow, both of Time Will Tell Theatre. Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-36) | Chris Moorhouse