A FLEET of longboats invaded a Middlewich school in a day to celebrate the town's Norman history.

Artistic pupils at Middlewich High School took part in a Norman celebration last week and were involved in a range of activities from creating costumes to constructing longboats with the assistance of art teacher Penny Eve.

From left are Michael Grimes, Tom Ryder, Joseph Mitchell, Leanne Preston and Anthony Carson, all 12, re-enacting scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry. n052949