REENACTORS could be seen marching towards Powick Bridge on Saturday (September 24) to commemorate 380 years since the Battle of Powick.
The Battle of Powick Bridge was a skirmish fought on September 23 during the first English civil war.
Battle of Worcester Society and Worcester Reenactors came together to commemorate the Skirmish of 1642 and the people who had lost their lives.
Although the official anniversary was on Friday (September 23) the event took place a day after in Worcester.
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The group met at Maple Leaf pub in Lower Wick and started their march towards Powick Bridge at 1.30pm.
There was a commemorative ceremony at the bridge that included a Musket Volley and a minute of silence at 1.55pm for everyone who lost their lives during battle.
Along the way, onlookers could be seen taking pictures and videos of the march.
The chairman of the Battle of Worcester Society, Richard Shaw gave a speech on the bridge and explained the significance of the anniversary.
Rev. Gary Crellin, who is the Vicar of Powick, addressed the crowd in a speech and said: “We still have shot scars on the side of the tower at Powick Church.
“This was one of the opening ‘battles’ of the English civil war.
“Powick Church still has the musket shot scars too.
“We should remember those who have lost their lives.”
Daniel Daniels, vice chair of the Battle of Worcester Society, said: “We all lead busy lives, it is nice to take a step back into the past.
“This has been a fantastic event and we are delighted to see so many people turn up to watch the simulation.
“This was an important event in Worcester history, and we are honored to commemorate it.
“So much of our lives are becoming dominated by social media, it is nice to commemorate an event in the past.
“We all lead busy lives, it is nice to step into the past.
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“Let’s not forget this event, the civil war started and ended in Worcester.”
The event ended with a presentation about the Skirmish at the pub followed by refreshments at the pub.