Robin Hoods do battle with bows.

(From Yorkshire Post)

Brian Dooks YORKSHIRE'S honour was upheld in archery contests in castles 120 miles apart at the weekend - reinforcing the county's claim to being the birthplace of Robin Hood.

English Heritage's own Robin - alias Steve Lunn from Rotherham - was the undisputed victor when longbow skills were put to the test at Richmond Castle and Nottingham Castle.

On Saturday Mr Lunn won 144-84 in a contest against Tony Rotherham, who plays the legendary figure at The Tales of Robin Hood visitor attraction in Nottingham.

And when the contestants travelled north to resume their challenge on the green at Richmond Castle in North …