AN army will descend upon Worcestershire this weekend and all in name of history.

The Armoured Picnic is returning to Spetchley Park, near Worcester, giving people a chance to meet troops from the Mediaeval, Tudor, Napoleonic, American Civil War, and Second World War periods.

The living history event, which runs from 9am tomorrow to 4pm on Sunday will see re-enactors from all over the country camping under canvas and accurately bringing history to life.

For more information, call Spetchley Park in Spetchley on 01453 810303 or contact the Worcester Re-enactors online at lhiw.org.uk.

Above: Scoundrels Jack ‘the cut-throat’ Pearce and Sam the Sailor make a nuisance of themselves. BUY THIS PHOTO: worcesternews.co.uk/pictures/sales. 40032301.