The museum in Leeds hosted a special Roman Festival over the weekend, offering everything from tastings of traditional food and drink to mini chariot racing, sword and shield workshops, and pottery making.
The festival ran alongside Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum, an exhibition created in collaboration with the Colosseum in Rome.
See 12 photos from the festivities below:
7. Roman Festival at Royal Armouries, Leeds
Bernie White was of the many living history reenactors at this bank holiday Roman Festival. | National World Photo: James Hardisty
8. Roman Festival at Royal Armouries, Leeds
Jim Newboult, dressed as a Roman Potter, from Trinity Court Potteries, based in Lincolnshire giving a demonstration on Roman pot making. | National World Photo: James Hardisty
9. Roman Festival at Royal Armouries, Leeds
Large crowds watching performances at the outdoor amphitheatre. | National World Photo: James Hardisty
10. Roman Festival at Royal Armouries, Leeds
Re-enactments in the amphitheatre. | National World Photo: James Hardisty
11. Roman Festival at Royal Armouries, Leeds
There were plenty for spectators to see at the festival. | National World Photo: James Hardisty
12. Roman Festival at Royal Armouries, Leeds
Alison Milton, part of the Griffin Historical Group, dressed as a Roman Textile worker giving demonstration to weekend visitors of her craft. | National World Photo: James Hardisty