SWORDS and shields were at the ready at Fort Paull Museum, as the village was transported back to Medieval times.
Dressed in their shiny armour, re-enactment group Knights In Battle entertained crowds for the annual feasting and fighting event.
Museum manager Gavin Spencer said: "It has been an absolutely fantastic day, really excellent.
"The feedback we have had from visitors has been phenomenal.
"We don't have the exact numbers yet, although we have had a few thousand through the doors."
Bows and arrows were aplenty as guests were transported back to 1210, the reign of King John, when England was in turmoil.
The re-enactment included a 13th-century foot tournament, known as a Feast Of Arms – a clash between knights for glory and riches.
The good-guy Saxons and bad-guy Normans clashed in single combats in the action-packed show.
The combats were carried out under the watchful eye of the Marshall, who ensured the rules were followed and chivalry was upheld.
The Feast Of Arms attracted cheers and boos from the audience.
Knights In Battle members also spoke to members of the public throughout the day and let them get hands-on experience of the weapons and armour used in the tournament.
Sally Booth attended the event with her family and was delighted with the attractions.
She said: "We have had a fantastic day and there has been something for all the family.
"The kids have loved it and as well as it being fun, it has also been informative for them.
"They got to talk to the experts who told them how, during the Medieval era, if you needed an operation you would go to your local barbers as they had the cleanest and sharpest knifes to use.
"The children couldn't believe it."
Medieval surgery was a hazardous occupation.
Household surgeon, John Barber, played by Chris Felton, a twenty-year veteran re-enactor, brought along a selection of his "tools" used to treat all injuries.
One of these was his amputation knife, a wickedly curved implement.
With this tool, the surgeon could amputate his patient's leg in about 40 seconds, including cutting the bone.
Other attractions included The Medieval Kitchen, where visitors had the opportunity to browse a fully-equipped medieval camp kitchen.
The cooks worked hard all day to provide a feast fit for heroes, with all the food cooked to authentic Medieval recipes.
As well as the Medieval attractions, a number of First and Second World War exhibits were on offer for people to see.
A model of the Blackburn Beverley aircraft, made in the 1950s, was also at the event, for people to sit in and have a look around.
Fort Paull is Yorkshire's only remaining Napoleonic Fortress.
Guests can explore 500 years of history within the walls of the fortress.
Mr Spencer said: "This event brings a lot of revenue to the village and everyone enjoys getting involved for the weekend."
The museum's next event will be the Miniature Static and Miniature Steam Traction Engine Rally on Saturday and Sunday.
