In June 1520 King Henry VIII took part in a joust as part of the Field of Cloth of Gold, a political summit and tournament. The Royal Armouries has invited modern jousters to Leeds to mark the 500th anniversary. Meet Marie Baron who talks about what jousting means to her. This video is in French…
Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, looks at a royal buckler belonging to Henry VIII of England. Over five episodes Olivier explores objects in their collection related to the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The Royal Armouries had planned to feature the objects in our exhibition in Leeds. These…
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Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, takes a look at a suit of armours from the famous Greenwich armoury. (English Subtitles available) Over five episodes Olivier explores objects in their collection related to the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The Royal Armouries had planned to feature some of the…
Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, examines at gothic poleaxe of a kind used at the Field of Cloth of Gold. Over five episodes Olivier explores objects in their collection related to the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The Royal Armouries had planned to feature some of the objects…
At the outbreak of the First World War, there was a need to recruit volunteers to join the army and fight. Many of these volunteers were put into what was called ‘Pals Battalions’. These battalions were made up of soldiers all from the same area, as it was hoped this would boost volunteer sign up…
These learning resources are made by the Royal Armouries education team and are designed to support teachers and parents while home schooling. KS2 English KS2 History Those that were left behind at home were not completely safe from the enemy. The Germans bombed Britain’s towns and cities, so we needed brave people to help protect…
80 years ago, with the threat of invasion very real, the British government raised the Local Defence Volunteers, later known as the Home Guard. Inspired by our contemporary artillery collection at Fort Nelson, and the Fort’s historic role supplying Anti-aircraft batteries on the South Downs, meet the LDV’s newest and most enthusiastic recruit. Subscribe to…
Exactly 500 years ago Armouries staff were sent to what is now Belgium to buy weapons for the Field of Cloth of Gold. Inspired by a single archive that details their expenditure, this is their story. Over eight episodes, published each Friday, “Richard Pellande” will regale us with their adventures. 10 April 2020 – Episode…
Our Home Learning Hub are made by the Royal Armouries education team and are designed to support teachers and parents while home schooling. KS2 English KS2 History Watch the video and listen to the saga of Beowulf. The Saxons were very good warriors and used their minds as well as weapons and armour to win…