Rufford Country Park - Schools Day and Living History (1)
photo: Susanne Atkin In September 2002 a highly successful Civil War Day was held for local schools at Rufford Country Park, Nottinghamshire, on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council.  Over 400 schoolchildren were given an introduction to crafts and activities of the Civil War period as well as having an opportunity to handle weapons and armour.  As well as the replicas used by the re-enactors,  the children were able to handle real artefacts of the period so that they could understand something of the original sources. 

The day was followed by a two day living history, incorporating a drill display and small skirmish.
photo: Susanne Atkin
The site was packed with parties of schoolchildren throughout the day.
photo: Susanne Atkin
The announcement that anyone entering the camp came under martial law encouraged excellent standards of behaviour!
photo: Susanne Atkin
They could try on armour ...
photo: Susanne Atkin
... handle weapons ...
photo: Susanne Atkin
be disgusted by the smell of gunpowder! ...
photo: Susanne Atkin
... and learn about the use of cannon.
photo: Susanne Atkin
The difference between replicas and genuine artefacts was explained, with a chance to handle real finds from the Civil War.
photo: Susanne Atkin
As always, the gory stories of the barber-surgeon were very popular. Here he demonstrates an amputation technique (not to be tried at home!)
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