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 […]
Read post >11th November 2019 marks 100 years since the first Remembrance Day in Britain (also known as Armistice Day). Symbolising the end of the Wars, it was an opportunity to honour those who had given their lives defending the freedom of others. 100 years on, we have been looking back at some wonderful photographs from The First […]
Read post >25th October marks 165 years since the Battle of Balaclava, one of the most significant battles during the Crimean war. Witnessing both extreme acts of bravery and military blunders, it was also one of the first ever conflicts captured on film. As Russian forces launched an attack on Balaclava they were blocked by the […]
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