HUNDREDS of families braved the rain to gain a fascinating insight into medieval history at one of Barrow's oldest heritage sites.
The fourth medieval fair at Furness Abbey showcased what life was like in the Middle Ages with interactive displays from Furness-based living history group, the Iron Shepherds.
A falconry exhibition involving majestic birds of prey was one of the most popular events of the day along with a wood lathing display from Stuart Appley and comical performances from Kester the Jester, who kept the children entertained in the gloomy weather.
Gill Jepson is the chairperson of the Furness Abbey Fellowship and helped to set up the historical extravaganza.
She said: "We are really pleased that this event seems to have got bigger and better every year but we have been a bit hampered by the weather this year.
"We've had a real range of ages here this year from nine to 90, which has been lovely to see. If you attract children early on, they will fall in love with the place and they will care for it which is important because they are our custodians of the future."
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