PIRATES did not come any heartier than those swashbuckling around Bucky Doo Square in Bridport.

Although pirates and hanging were a common combination in the 1700s no-one put their head in the noose during the proceedings – although there are a few children and some adults who now have the know how thanks to a noose-tying workshop.

Bridport Museum joined forces with the Bristol Radical History Group on Saturday to re-enact a pirate trial in Bucky Doo Square, first written and performed by pirates in Cuba in 1722.

Bridport Museum volunteer co-ordinator Keith Hatch said: “This was a great day. The talks at lunchtime covering hanging, smuggling and poaching, were interesting and highlighted an aspect of history that is usually neglected, while the afternoons plays, competitions and workshops brought social history to life, and draw and large and curious crowd.

“All the feedback we’ve had so far has been positive. I hope that everyone enjoyed it as much the Bristol Radical History Group and Bridport Museums staff and volunteers did.

“The museum’s volunteers did a great job, and if anyone fancies becoming a volunteer we’d love to hear from them.”

The next up attraction is Graham Moore in the Town Hall on October 21 performing a show about Darkest Dorset.