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In pictures - The Battle of Maidstone

KentOnline reporter
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09:22, 02 June 2008
Crowds huddle to watch the battleFood supply lines are key to any army - so these Royalists dug in at a strategic position, near Burger KingGunfire cracked through Maidstone town centre on Sunday, as Parliamentarians stormed the town and fought Royalists in the streetLiving history displays were among the attractions at Maidstone Museum on the dayPikes at the ready - the soldiers skirmish for the crowd's entertainmentThe constant beat of the Parliamentarian drums accompanied the assaultThe Governor of Maidstone - also known as event organiser David Pickett - contemplates surrenderThese are not just any soldiers... The troops make their way to the final battle, outside Marks and Spencer.War's never been so much fun - or so thought three-year-old Ruby BrettYoungsters prepare for the cannon fire

War has never been so much fun.

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Maidstone to witness the Battle of Maidstone.

It was the re-enactment of events in the town centre 360 years ago, when the County Town was the scene of one of the most important battles of the English Civil War.

Here are some pictures of the event - but don't miss this Friday's Kent Messenger for full coverage.

Or click here to see video of the event.

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