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ROMANS, horse trials, scarecrows and a tractor run were just a few of the events thousands of visitors flocked to on a glorious weekend across East Yorkshire.
The Romans were in Hull recruiting and training up a new legion of history fans at an event in the city's Museum Quarter.
Corinthian and Roman gladiators battled each other while youngsters were drilled and taught battle tactics as history came to life.
The activities were all part of an education day organised by Hull City Council.
The event, on Saturday, was one of a host of activities in East Yorkshire which visitors flocked to during a weekend of glorious sunshine.
These included the Bishop Burton Horse Trials near Beverley and the East Riding Young Farmers' Club tractor run.
At the gladiators event in Hull, visitors could also learn the more sedate side to Roman life, with pottery demonstrations and other arts and crafts lessons.
Maximus the Roman Centurion gave youngsters the chance to find out what it was like to be in the army, handling weapons and learning tactics.
Andy Murdoch from Hull Museums said he was delighted with the success of the event.
He said: "It was an idea museum staff had to bring families to the museums and increase footfall while also providing an educational theme."
Away from the gladiators, hundreds of spectators were at the Bishop Burton Horse Trials, at the college in the village near Beverley, with more than 750 competitors taking part.
Leading riders included Karen Dixon, Nicola Wilson and Sue Ringrose.
Kim Knightly, organiser of the trials and the college's equine director, said: "We've had more spectators than ever this year.
"The weather has helped with people bringing picnics and people travelling from hundreds of miles.
Also taking place at the weekend was the East Riding Young Farmers' Club tractor run, which was raising money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance and The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution.
More than 70 tractors took part in the 30-mile event which set-off from Etton near Beverley and travelled through Market Weighton.
Saturday was also the final day of this year's Wetwang Scarecrow Festival.
Organisers predict more than 5,000 people attended the week-long event which raises funds for the community hall in the village, near Driffield.
5 Comments
by Seamus, Limerick
Thursday, February 11 2010, 9:45AM
“Some of these "news" items I know
Are matters from long, long ago
They keep them on here
For year upon year
Cause they know that your reading is slow!”
by A tax payer, Museum heaven
Thursday, June 04 2009, 8:54AM
“Since when does one museum make a quarter?
What's that you say? Hull has more than one....has it really....
Note to Mr Museum man - as you're obviously reading this - GET A NEW PUBLICITY ADVISER !!
Tut, sorry, I forget....it's the council. They don't have the word 'sack' in their vocabulary. So..... MOVE THE PUBLICITY ADVISER ON TO A BETTER PAID JOB - that he also knows nothing about - WITH AN EVEN BIGGER INDEX LINKED PENSION!!”
by Hull museums, Hull Museums
Wednesday, June 03 2009, 12:32PM
“To receive details of museum events directly to your mobile. text 'Events yes' to 07795 563000.
Alternatively you can subscribe to our events e-bulletin email. Just email 'subscribe' to museumevents@hullcc.gov.uk.
Remember, admission to all of Hull's museums is free and all our events are free too!”
by Mike, Hull
Monday, June 01 2009, 5:57PM
“Tyke I have the same thoughts exactly,this is why so many events in the area are unsuccessful,there is,nt enough publicity”
by Tyke, Hull
Monday, June 01 2009, 3:17PM
“Wish I'd have known about the Romans in Hull event, definately would have attended with my kids. Where was it advertised ? Hull in Print I guess, never gets delivered to my part of Hull.”