TWO-thousand years of history will come to life at Worcester's Commandery next month.
Visitors to Worcester's historic commandery can explore the world of the Ancient Greeks, Viking warriors and both World Wars over two days.
More than 150 re-enactors will bring history to life on Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, 15 from 10am to 5pm.
The event is organised by the Commandery in partnership with the Worcester Re-enactors and is part of the Love Worcester Heritage Festival.
Over the weekend visitors can encounter indoor and outdoor entertainment including 17th Century Napoleonic, First World War and Second World War encampments, an RAF emergency operations room,a Victorian magic lantern show, fashion across the ages, military and vintage vehicles, a 1940s public house, dance displays and an Elizabethan surgeon display surgical techniques among other things.
Helen Large, marketing and events manager at Museums Worcestershire, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be hosting the Living History weekend at the Commandery. It is the perfect setting for 2,000 years of history to come to life.
“We would like to thank all those involved, in particular the Worcester Re-enactors. As part of the Love Worcester Heritage Festival, Living History in Worcester is a key event in the city’s annual calendar and we look forward to welcoming residents and visitors from further afield.”
A ‘walking bus’ will be in operation from the Guildhall to The Commandery, accompanied by a costumed guide, on the hour from 11am to 3pm on both days.
Brian Bullock from Worcester Re-enactors said: “The Living History event offers the chance to celebrate history in the heart of Worcester. The re-enactors all come along on a voluntary basis, are extremely enthusiastic about the period they portray and have a wealth of knowledge for visitors to tap into."
The event is free for all Commandery cardholders and for those who bring evidence that they pay their Council Tax to Worcester City Council.
There will also be Living History activities at Worcester Cathedral and Tudor House Museum on Friar Street.
For more information visit www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk.
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