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:
1. Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson
Sir Marmaduke Rawdon's regiment, The Sealed Knot. Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-23) | Chris Moorhouse
2. Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson
Re-enactor Isla Oakley. Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-32) | Chris Moorhouse
3. Big History Weekend
Saxon re-enactors, Weorod group. Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-29) | Chris Moorhouse
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Re-enactor Jed Jaggard. Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-31) | Chris Moorhouse