THESE Blandford youngsters have been turning back the pages of their history books to Tudor times.

The Merry England period played a vital role in Milldown Middle School's timetable and was a stylish welcome to the new term.

They dressed in the traditional costume, which was home made, for a Tudor Theme Day.

The Milldown pupils were given a taste of what life was like in those days when they sat down to a banquet. Complete with roast beef, it was sort of hearty feast that Henry VIII would have loved.