TIME turned back a few centuries in Brynmawr at the weekend, as a medieval fair came to town.

Hundreds of people flocked to the Market Square and the Welfare Park to enjoy the fine weather and a huge variety of entertainment from days gone by.

The Legend of King Arthur and the Tale of Richard the Lionheart were performed by the Knights of the Crusade.

The re-enactors set up a castle in the park, where they camped at night, and invited youngsters from the crowds to try to pull the sword from the stone during performances.

Children also got the chance to join in workshops such as making medieval items out of wood and creating hats from different materials - and there was also medieval-style food such as hams, mustard and cider as well as a beer tent.

Other entertainment during the weekend included maypole dancing, classic cars, go-karts, Ebbw Vale Youth Band, street entertainers, puppet shows and live music, and a link up to Brynmawr Radio FM.

There were also a circus skills workshop, raffles and refreshments. The event, which is in its fifth year, is organised by the Brynmawr Partnership.

Secretary Sue Ball said it had been a wonderful weekend and thanked everyone who had taken part.

"The atmosphere was really excellent," she said. All profits from the weekend will be used towards further events in the town, including the annual Christmas fair.

Because Sunday marked the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the town's Flower Shop - which was taking part in the medieval weekend - presented an olive tree to the partnership to mark the anniversary. It will be planted in the town.