Youngsters at Nantwich Primary Academy and Nursery were taken back in time by some special visitors.
Pupils in Year 4 who have been studying Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, were surprised when members of the Mercenaries of Mercia marched into their class!
The group, based at Whittington Castle (Oswestry), re-enact medieval periods between the 11th and 13th centuries.
Their teacher Fay McMaster is also part of the group and was dressed as an Anglo-Saxon.
They spoke to the children about how Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and Normans lived as well as showing them armour and weapons used.
The class were shown how to dress a knight as well as getting a chance to feel medieval battle garments.
Children also witnessed sword and spear fights on the school field, and a bow and arrow display.
“I really enjoyed the Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans coming into class, it was such a surprise. The fighting was so cool,” said pupil Pippa
“I learnt a lot from the group of men. It was very good and interesting,” added Year 4 Billy.
The group includes people from an array of professions including police officers and retired teachers.
(Pic above: Christopher Bebb, William Mcmaster, Alex Coates, Jonathon Lightfoot (Newly knighted Lord of Shropshire through English Heritage) Fay Mcmaster and Gavin Jones)
Recent Comments