Whether you went on a school trip to visit the castle or you watched knights and Romans bring history alive with their reenactments take a look at these retro pictures going back to 1998 and see who you can spot being king of the castle.
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1. BBC at Bolsover
Brian McNerney, presenter of the BBC's History man programme hosts guided tours of Bolsover Castle from noon each during the Easter holiday back in 1998 Photo: Submitted
2. Specialist decorator
Tom Greening working on the ceiling of the Star chamber at Bolsover Castle in 1999 Photo: Chris Lawton
3. Venus fountain
Visitors to Bolsover Castle looked at the newly restored Venus fountain which is flowing again after 200 years in 2000 Photo: Chris Lawton
4. Official opening
Opening of Historic Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire after completion of £3.6 million restoration project in 2000. Chairman of National Heritage Sir Neil Cossons stands with horses and riders from 'Horses Historia' who performed in riding house to mark the official opening. Photo: Trevor Smith