Cavemen, Romans and soldiers invaded Rockingham Castle to take part in a re-enactment fair.

The second annual history fair saw more than 5,000 re-enactors and visitors go through the gates to see mock-ups of life in the Stone Age, Roman combat and the Battle of Northampton.

Visitors were given the chance to mingle with historic characters, including Julius Caesar, Napoleon and King Canute, as well as being able to buy traditionally-made souvenirs.

Meanwhile at Kelmarsh Hall, the Parliamentary Army fought Royalist forces in a re-enactment of the decisive battle of the English Civil War.

The hall grounds played host to the Sealed Knot, a group of history fans who bring 17th century to life.

As well as re-enacting the Battle of Naseby, the organisation's displays gave visitors a chance to find out what life in the 1640s was like, through living history exhibits.

Some 1,700 soldiers, both on foot and horseback, took to the battlefield as Cavaliers and Roundheads to recreate the battle, which saw the Parliamentary army defeat King Charles I's forces.