Royal Collection Trust
The Royal Palaces have been collecting and displaying great examples of armour and weapons since the 1600s. These can be seen around the Royal Palaces
Armour For Reenactments
Historical reenactments are a popular hobby throughout the world. They allow participants to dress up in period costumes and engage in different activities from the past. When it comes to combat reenactments it is very common for participants to wear...
Tower of London armoury
The Tower of London is one of the main locations for the Royal Armouries and the collection held here is fascinating. It includes a variety of items,
18th century armour and onwards
Armour started to change again in the latter part of the 16th century, when many of the plate features of the standard army armour were replaced. This
The origins of armour
When most people think of armour, they think of the full suits of metal that were worn in battle in medieval and Tudor times. However, it goes back mu
All You Need to Know About Armour
Armour, spelt as armor in some places, is a covering that is used to protect something or someone from damage by contact. The word has its origins in warfare, where it began being used by soldiers going to war to refer to the protective gear they wore....
Armour in medieval times
It was during the medieval era that armour started to leave behind the leather and go towards more metal. During the 8th century, armour was mainly ch
The Royal Armouries
The Royal Armouries has no less than three different museums located in different parts of the UK. It is responsible for taking care of one of the wor
The Wallace Collection
One of London’s smaller museums, the Wallace Collection is home to an impressive armour exhibition as well as magnificent works of art. The collection
King James II’s armour
Housed within the Royal Armouries is the last suit of armour that was ever designed and made for a British King. It was created for James II of Englan