"Full of gunfire and spectacle": English Civil War re-enactment held at Stonham Barns
Re-enactment groups gathered in Mid-Suffolk over the weekend
Crowds at Stonham Barns were transported back to the 1600s last weekend, with re-enactment groups showcasing costumes and mock battles from the English Civil War.
The event, which was being held for the first time, brought togehter members of the Sealed Knot and English Civil War Society.
Visitors also go the chance to get their hands on weapons and armour from that period of history, as well as try out the various crafts and skills once common in early-Modern England.
The English Civil War was fought from 1642 until 1651 and culminated in the execution of Charles I.
While the monarchy would later return the relationship between the Parliament, the King and the people of England was forever re-defined.
During the conflict Suffolk backed Parliament.
Mark Warren of Stonham Barns Park Events said: "This historical event featured the highlights of the English Civil War, telling the story of how these events shaped our country into what it is today – a country where monarchs would never again be supreme in British politics."
"The day was full of gunfire and spectacle. It was a day of foot soldiers wielding long Pike spears and muskets being used in anger!"
"Always popular with history enthusiasts from the region!"