American civil war re-enactment in South Yorkshire - in pictures

Members of the American Civil War Society take part in a mock battle in the grounds of Cusworth Hall near Doncaster Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Participants line up in front of Cusworth Hall wearing their costumes Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Nicky Fairey plays the roll of a plantation owner's wife as other members take part in a mock battle Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images The American Civil War Society was formed in 1975 and is now the largest American civil war re-enactment society in the country Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Particular attention is paid to the authenticity of the costumes Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images The society is split into two armies, Confederate and Federal, as well as a bipartisan force Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Soldiers fire their guns as the hostilities commence Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Confederate soldiers fly a flag signifying secession from the union Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Soldiers load a cannon to fire as part of the re-enactment Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images The 1st Virginia Confederate Cavalry charge in Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Chairman Denis Jarwick takes the role of general Robert E Lee Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images