Roman soldiers battle the rain to conquer Hull's streets for Family Week (VIDEO)

ROMANS came back to life as parents and children flocked to the city this weekend for the launch of National Family Week.

Despite the rain, Hull city centre was packed out with families, who enjoyed a range of activities and events in Queen Victoria Square, the library, the Museum Quarter, Ferens Art Gallery and King Edward Street on Saturday.

In the Museum Quarter, young Roman soldiers were taught the lessons of battle by Maximus the gladiator.

Deny Greening, of west Hull, took her grandchildren Aidan Staves, 8, and his younger brother Kieran along.

She said: "Aidan loves the Horrible History series on television and is really into the gore, like a typical boy. So this was the ideal place to bring them.

"I was looking after them for the day – so this has certainly kept them occupied."

Jean Horton, of west Hull, was out with her grandson Bradd McGarry, 7, who enjoyed playing a giant game of dominoes near Queen Victoria Square.

Mrs Horton said: "We went to Ferens and Bradd made finger puppets and a face mask.

"I think it is good that all these activities have been put on in Hull. There's quite a lot to do."

Other events included an inflatable football pitch set up by The Tigers Educational Trust, a chance to meet Po from Kung Fu Panda 2, cookery workshops and arts and crafts.

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