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1. About us
The Royal Armouries is the national museum of arms and armour for the United Kingdom. It is the oldest museum in the country and home to one of the great collections of arms and armour in the world.
2. Tower of London Events
Experience 1000 years of history at the world famous White Tower at the Tower of London, home to the Royal Armouries.
Special exhibitions
3. Research
The Royal Armouries encourages research into arms and armour and related subjects from all periods of history from antiquity to the present day.
4. Specialist Enquiries
Our team of specialists are able to answer all kinds of enquiries on the subject of arms and armour, related material, and of course its related history and the history of the Tower of London.
5. Hall of Steel
The Hall of Steel is one of the central features of the museum in Leeds. It can be seen from every floor, where it offers views of mass displays of arms and armour, over 2500 objects.
6. Robert Coltman Clephan
A brief account of the work and life of Robert Coltman Clephan (1839-1922)
7. Baron de Cosson
A brief account of the work and life of Baron de Cosson (1846-1929)
8. Harold Arthur Lee-Dillon
A brief account of the life and work of Harold Arthur Lee-Dillon, 17th Viscount of Costello-Gallen (1844-1932)
9. Charles John ffoulkes
A brief account of the life and work of Charles John ffoulkes (1868-1947)
10. John Hewitt
A brief account of the life and work of John Hewitt (1807-1878)
11. Sir Guy Francis Laking
A brief account of the life and work of Sir Guy Francis Laking (1875-1919)
12. Lt. Gen. Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers
A brief account of the life and work of Lt. Gen. Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers (1827-1900)
13. Sir James Mann
A brief account of the life and work of Sir James Mann (1897-1962)
14. Samuel Rush Meyrick
A brief account of the life and work of Samuel Rush Meyrick (1783-1848)
15. The Arms and Armour Society
The Arms and Armour Society is one of the leading groups in the world of those concerned with the study, collection and preservation of arms and armour.
16. Oriental Gallery
The Oriental gallery in the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
17. The Arms and Armour Society
The Arms and Armour Society is one of the leading groups in the world of those concerned with the study, collection and preservation of arms and armour.
18. Collection
The Royal Armouries collection consists of arms, armour and artillery dating from antiquity to the present day, fine and decorative arts, a special collection of material relating to the history of the Tower of London, a library and archives.
19. Online Image Library
The object catalogue is a searchable database of the Royal Armouries collections presented through its image library and digital archives.
20. Key Stage 3: Discover the English Civil Wars
One of the largest arms and armour collections from the English Civil Wars, ideal for students studying this fascinating period. History comes to life as students investigate our special handling collection and trying their hand at pike and musket drills.
21. What's On
Our summer events run Saturday 23 July to Sunday 4 September
Charge down to the museum for loads of summer fun. Come rain or shine there’s always something exciting going on.
22. Explore Littlecote House (without Flash)
Study the English Civil War through exploring Littlecote House. This section does not use Adobe Flash®.
23. Great Hall in Littlecote House
Littlecote House was home to the greatest surviving English Civil Wars armoury. Explore the photograph of the Great Hall and learn more about the arms and armour.
24. Colonel Alexander Popham
Colonel Alexander Popham was commander in the Parliamentarian army during the English Civil Wars. He was also the owner of Littlecote House, which was an armoury and garrison.
25. Leeds Events
Available every weekend
Crossbow Range
Jester’s Yard
Discover
Hands-on
Explore
26. Home
Royal Armouries – National Museum of Arms and Armour, keeper of Tower of London history, and the National Collection of Artillery. Museums in Leeds, West Yorkshire; Tower of London; and Fareham, Portsmouth, Hampshire.
27. Peace - Farewell to Arms?
Farewell to Arms? has been created in conjunction with The Peace Museum, Bradford. It focuses on the idea of CONVERSION – from war to peace, from weapons and armour to useful tools or symbolic images.
28. Fit for a King
See five hundred years of spectacular royal armour, offering a fascinating insight into the personalities, power and physical size of England’s kings.
29. Key Stage 2: Discover the Tudors
The Royal Armouries Museum is the perfect place to discover the world of Tudor King Henry VIII and his love of sport and tournament. Pupils can get up close to his personal armours, try on armour and handle weapons from the collection.
30. YouTube
See all of the Royal Armouries videos here in one place. These have all been posted on YouTube™.
31. The Armor and Arms Club
The Armor and Arms Club is the oldest Medieval and Renaissance arms collectors’ club in the United States, founded in 1921 by Dr. Bashford Dean, founder and first Curator of the Department of Arms and Armor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
32. Available lectures
A list of lectures given by our curators.
33. Glossary
Glossary of arms and armour terms
23 Events
1. The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace
Sing Live UK will perform The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins, which was commissioned by the Museum to mark the end of a millennium ravaged by wars. Sunday 11 September, 3pm.
2. Japanese Arms and Armour Seminar
Ian Bottomley, Curator Emeritus of Oriental arms and armour at the Royal Armouries, gives a fascinating insight into the traditions and techniques of Japanese armourers and swordsmiths.
3. Dragons' Den
Explore the mystical East and discover treasures from Japan and China.
4. SPIES & SECRET AGENTS
School holiday activities for families.
5. NAPOLEONIC WEEKEND
Bringing history to life.
6. The decoration of arms and armour
Discover more about the art of the armourer and take a fresh look at some of our most decorative pieces.
7. The Armed Man comes home
Sing Live UK will perform The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins, which was commissioned by the Museum to mark the end of a millennium ravaged by wars. Sunday 7 November, 3pm.
8. The Hundred Years War: A Century of Conflict Re-evaluated
Bringing together some of the principal historians of the 14th and 15th centuries this conference will offer fresh new insights into our traditional interpretation of the Hundred Years’ War.
9. The English Civil Wars - conference
Examining the causes of the English Civil Wars and detailed discussion of the most significant battles plus the social, political and historical impact.
10. Toxophily: Archery from Europe and Asia Seminar
An introduction to the art of the archer in Europe, and an overview of archery in Asia.
11. Tudor Arms Seminar
A special selection of objects has been chosen for an exclusive handling session.
12. OUT OF NOWHERE
A unique opportunity to learn about the history of and handle sniping rifles with our expert guide.
13. YOU DON’T SEE ONE OF THESE EVERY DAY!
The world of arms and armour is awash with rarities, this is your chance to handle unique items from the Royal Armouries collections.
14. BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MUSEUM
Give a unique gift, the experience of an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the world-class collections at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.
15. ROYAL ARMOURIES: IN FOCUS
An exhibition by Leeds Photographic Society presenting a unique insight into the Royal Armouries’ national collection of arms and armour.
16. SEMINAR - BATTLE OF TOWTON, 1461
Find out how the bloodiest battle of the War of the Roses unfolded and handle contemporary pieces from the Royal Armouries collections.
17. SEMINAR - BATTLE OF TOWTON, 1461
Find out how the bloodiest battle of the War of the Roses unfolded and handle contemporary pieces from the Royal Armouries collections.
18. SEMINAR: ARMS AND ARMOUR OF THE WARS OF THE THREE KINGDOMS
A special all-day seminar on English Civil War including lectures on arms and armour of the seventeenth century, collections handling session and guided tours of the museum’s galleries.
19. SEMINAR - MODERN PIRACY AND CONFLICT
Explore modern piracy, as part of a pirate summer at the Royal Armouries.
20. SEMINAR - MODERN PIRACY AND CONFLICT
Explore modern piracy, as part of a pirate summer at the Royal Armouries.
21. SEMINAR: WEAPONS AND THE MOVIES
Join our curators to handle historic objects from the Royal Armouries collection and limited edition weapons made by Lord of the Rings-specialists, the WETA Workshop.
22. SEMINAR: WAR GAMING
Join our curators to handle a selection of real firearms and swords featured in classic and more recent games.
23. SEMINAR: GANGSTERS' PARADISE
What were the real weapons used during the Prohibition Era by gangsters like Al Capone? What about gangsters and criminal gangs today? From bank robbery to smuggling, public enemies to police corruption, find out more.
2 Press Releases
1. Royal Armouries to host major international conference in Leeds
Experts from around the world will travel to the Royal Armouries (RA) in Leeds for a major international conference on the study of Renaissance arms and armour.
2. Showcase movie exhibition puts Royal Armouries in the running for a tourism Oscar
Britain’s oldest museum, the Royal Armouries in Leeds, is in the running for a Yorkshire tourism award following the success of its exciting exhibition – Arms and Armour from the Movies: The Wonderful World of Weta.