THE threat of invaders along the Severn Estuary will be discussed at an event in Berkeley this evening.

Military historian Phil Curme will give an illustrated talk, entitled Raiders in the Severn Estuary, from Vikings to Germans, at the Berkeley Arms Hotel, at 7.30pm.

Mr Curme will also look into how the Severn Estuary has been the backdrop to military events over the past millennium.

The talk is being hosted by the Vale of Berkeley Railway.