There are 10 items tagged with ‘sword’
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1. Events at RA Leeds
Visit the Royal Armouries in Leeds and experience the excitement of reliving some of the most important moments in our history – from early history to the present day. Costumed demonstrations, authentic re-enactments, entertaining films and interactive
2. European Historical Combat Guild
The Guild was formed to bring students of historical combat together to train under a common set of principles. Members train with a range of weapons paying close attention to the principles of combat.
3. Japanese sword technology
An analytical project to determine the methods of manufacture of Japanese sword blades.
4. New Publications
Here we feature the latest publication by the Royal Armouries.
5. Top 10 Objects
The Royal Armouries top 10 objects from its collection.
6. Self-defence
Self-defence display in the Self Defence gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
7. Civil Forces
Civil forces display in the Self Defence gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
8. Duelling and Fencing
Duelling and fencing display in the Self Defence gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
9. Edged Weapons
A number of different edged weapons were used in hunting, some were specifically designed for use with a specific type of animal.
1 Events
1. Japanese Arms and Armour Seminar
Ian Bottomley, former senior curator of Oriental arms and armour at the Royal Armouries, gives a fascinating insight into the traditions and techniques of Japanese armourers and swordsmiths.