A Northampton abbey hosted a hands-on history event over the weekend - and visitors were well and truly transported back to the past.
The Not So Civil War took place at Delapre Abbey on Saturday (July 1) and Sunday (July 2).
Visitors witnessed a full historic drill display with cavalry and cannons, learned about military tactics of the 17th century, and saw what civilian life was like through interactive living history encampments.
From surgeons and cooks to gravediggers and midwives, historical reenactors The Devereux’s Regiment brought the abbey and its grounds to life with Northampton’s turbulent past.
Below are 35 pictures taken at Delapre Abbey’s The Not So Civil War event.
1. The Not So Civil War
Led by renowned reenactment group, The Devereux’s Regiment, the event at Delapre Abbey saw a weekend of exciting displays, demonstrations, and hands-on history. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
2. The Not So Civil War
Led by renowned reenactment group, The Devereux’s Regiment, the event at Delapre Abbey saw a weekend of exciting displays, demonstrations, and hands-on history. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
3. The Not So Civil War
Led by renowned reenactment group, The Devereux’s Regiment, the event at Delapre Abbey saw a weekend of exciting displays, demonstrations, and hands-on history. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
4. The Not So Civil War
Led by renowned reenactment group, The Devereux’s Regiment, the event at Delapre Abbey saw a weekend of exciting displays, demonstrations, and hands-on history. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds