HISTORY lovers can get to the core of the action at The Commandery in Worcester on Bank Holiday Monday (May 26).
The tourist attraction is taking visitors back in time to 1660 and the sights and sounds of Oak Apple Day.
The day – also known as Pinch-bum Day, Shick Shack Day, or Bumping Day – marks the historic moment when King Charles II ascended the throne following the English Civil War.
Families can watch dramatic musket firing demonstrations in the gardens and step into the role of a Civil War soldier with interactive pike and cannon drills.
There will also be talks and demonstrations from the Worcester Reenactors.
Helen Manning from The Commandery said: “The Commandery is one of the few places in the UK to still celebrate Oak Apple Day. It makes for a great family day out and a lovely opportunity for children to get hands-on as they discover Worcester’s rich history.”
Visit museumsworcestershire.org.uk for more details.
