A bright and breezy Bank Holiday brought out the crowds at a variety of fun-filled events over the weekend.

Tales of wartime memories at Bradford Industrial Museum captured the imagination of young and old alike.

The event, Sharing Memories, was held yesterday to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Andrew Wilson, of the Eccleshill museum, said there were reminiscence sessions for young and old alike to share their memories of wartime Bradford.

Today the museum was turning back time to the 1940s with the chance to dance along to The Blackout Mob's wartime music. The second battalion East Yorkshire Regiment re-enactment group were also there.

Fifteenth century life returned to Skipton Castle as the life and times of the medieval castle were re-created for the weekend by the Red Wyvern Society.

Visitors to the castle saw a medieval encampment including a field kitchen and armoury. There were also demonstrations of arms and armour, archery, cooking and crafts.

Judith Parker, of Skipton Castle, said it was a very entertaining day out, particularly for children.

"They did mock battles of the civil war and have set up a camp. They also showed how they make their armour and medieval cooking," she said.

The idea of the event was to give visitors the chance to imagine themselves back in the spring of 1464 when the Wars of the Roses were being fought. Another re-enactment was being held today.

Wedding dresses spanning a period from 1933 to 2004 have been on display at St James's Church, Thornton.

Twenty three gowns have been on show throughout the Bank Holiday alongside a flower festival aimed at boosting church funds.

A Celebration of Love service, to which everyone who married or had their marriage blessed at the church were invited, was held yesterday.

The event was opened by the Bishop of Bradford, the Right Reverend David James.

And Menston Parish Church held a flower festival celebrating music. Beautiful blooms from parishioners were on display. It opens again today for viewing until 4.30pm.