IT was a family reunion unlike any other.

Coming face to face with relatives from thousands of years ago may be difficult - but not impossible at Colchester Castle.

Visitors to the museum watched as the eyes, nose, cheek bones and chin of a very distant relative were created before them.

Top archaeologist, Julian Richards, brought to life one of town's oldest residents in a live facial reconstruction as part of Meet the Ancestors day.

For the full story and photos of the event read tomorrow's Gazette.