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Shields

Many people forget that shields are an important part of armour, mainly because they are carried and not worn. The first shields that were used by kni
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Replica suits of armour

There is an ongoing fascination among members of the public with suits of armour and those who have the financial means - and the space in their home
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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
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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...
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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,
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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
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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
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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....
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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
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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
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