15 fun family pics as the Romans march on Brockholes Nature Reserve this weekend

The Romans were on the march in Preston as Brockholes Nature Reserve welcomed special guests from the Roman Military Research Society this weekend.

The historical re-enactment and research group marched onto the floating Visitor Village, dressed in authentic Roman clothes for the Roman Takeover Fete.

Families experienced Roman life through stalls showcasing artifacts, crafts, fashion and weaponry, while meeting actors in authentic Roman costume.

Weaponry on display included catapults, bows, slingshots, javelins and a reproduction of the first known European crossbow, the “arcuballista”. There was also live demonstrations of Roman combat, cooking and firing of the Roman ballista.

These were the scenes as guests enjoyed a day of Roman-themed fun, surrounded by one of Lancashire’s stunning nature reserves...