Chain Mail
While we call it chain mail today, often in Medieval times it was just referred to as mail. It was worn by knights from around the 9th century until a
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
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....
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
Modern armour
Modern armour does not really come in the form of a suit as such, but as with other eras, there are different pieces of protective garments that can b