PUPILS at Trull Primary School were eager not to upset a recent visitor.

Henry VIII - alias Mike Farley - dropped by and took a set of stocks along, just in case any of the youngsters misbehaved.

The children dressed up in typical Tudor attire to make him feel at home.

But the moody monarch was somewhat confused when County Gazette photographer Steve Richardson suggested a picture - and promptly produced a camera rather than easel and paints.