To celebrate the launch of the new video game Final Fantasy XVI, the Royal Armouries has partnered with video game developer Square Enix. This partnership sees a life-sized replica sword from the game displayed in the White Tower at the Tower of London. This exclusive exhibition and partnership marks the first time a sword […]
Read post >Celebrating the exquisite craftmanship of royal armours and British-made razors Royal Armouries and Wilde & Harte have come together to create a collection of beautifully designed male grooming shaving razors. The Eltham Razor Collection draws its inspiration from the grand armours of English kings exhibited in the Line of Kings at the Tower of London, […]
Read post >History brought to life Royal Armouries together with Windlass Steelcrafts have created an exciting new range of historically accurate replica swords, based on original artefacts in the Royal Armouries collection. Using the finest steel and materials, forged by the most skilled craftsmen, the Windlass Sword Collection is truly history brought to life. Every aspect of […]
Read post >Working with Alison Hardcastle, stationery company and design studio, the Royal Armouries were excited to produce their first ever card range inspired by the pageantry, patterns and medieval chivalry that can be found on display at the museum in Leeds and online in our Image Library. Designed and printed in Yorkshire, Alison’s eye for detail […]
Read post >The Royal Armouries is one of the oldest museums in the world and houses over 75,000 objects spanning more than 2,000 years of history. We inspire people to discover and understand compelling narratives of human endeavour and experience shaped by arms and armour. For over 30 years the Royal Armouries has delivered consultancy, services and […]
Read post >While our museum sites are closed, we still have lots of images and stories from our collection to share with you including digitised objects from the Second World War as we commemorate 75 years since VE Day. On 7th May 1945 Germany surrendered to the allies, bringing an end to the Second World War. In Britain, […]
Read post >Introducing our latest digitised object to the Royal Armouries Image Library. February marks 200 years since the Cato Street Conspiracy. This print depicts the arrest of the conspirators who plotted to assassinate the Prime Minister on 23rd February 1820. Although not as infamous as the gunpowder plot, the intentions of these Cato Street conspirators […]
Read post >January is an exciting time for the Image Library as we look to the year ahead. We are continuing to add premium content to the Image Library, particularly looking at upcoming anniversaries this year that link to our unique collection, such as the 200th year since the birth of Florence Nightingale; 200th anniversary of the Cato Street […]
Read post >Gifts make up a large part of our collection here at the Royal Armouries museum, from direct gifts given to the museum to objects whose provenance were once diplomatic court gifts or even Christmas presents. This December we have been looking at one of the most ostentatious Christmas presents in our collection; this Foot Combat […]
Read post >October has been a busy month at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds with the opening of our new ‘Make: Believe’ display; showcasing some amazing arms and armour from classic films, TV and theatre productions. Featuring new acquisitions like this Star Wars E-11 blaster above, it explores the influence and role of arms and armour in […]
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