Maldon Chronicle published Sword-wielding schoolchildren invade Promenade Park in Battle of...

EAR-SPLITTING roars, the swish of swords and the clashing of shields could be heard as pupils from All Saints Primary School re-enacted the Battle of Maldon in Promenade Park.As a grand finale to the school's Invaders and Settlers topic, 100 Year 3 and Year 4 pupils marched through Maldon High Street down to the park, fully dressed for the occasion with swords, helmets and shields.The children's battle cries could be heard throughout the town and shopkeepers and the general public cheered the...