Large crowds attend launch of Newark's Civil War Centre

Newark's National Civil War Centre opened its doors this morning. Credit: ITV News Central

Large crowds have turned out for the launch of Newark's National CivilWar Centre.

The £5.4m museum, dedicated to one of the bloodiest conflicts inBritain's history, opened its doors this morning.

It tells the story of the English Civil War in the mid-17th centurywhen supporters of King Charles I, or Cavaliers, took up arms againstthe Parliamentarians.

Historical reenactment groups have been recreating the siege of Newark, a royal stronghold.

Living history camps, 17th-century medicine and craft displays were on offer. Credit: ITV News Central