Studies in Depth: The English Civil Wars

Detail of painting showing an English Civil War battle

NEW THIS YEAR!

Gain new insights into the personalities behind the English Civil Wars. The highly decorative tournament armours of young Charles I and his elder brother Henry Prince of Wales are now on public display in Leeds. Great for identifying the differences and similarities between Stuart and Medieval armours.

Click here to see these armours online.

Conflict Through Time

The English Civil Wars are a turning point in the long-term changing relationship between Crown and Parliament, and indeed the development of arms and armour. Our object based sessions engage pupils as historians and help develop chronological understanding through this unique period of revolutionary change.

Hands On: The English Civil Wars

Suitable for up to 75 students

Analysing Objects: English Civil War 1642-1649

Suitable for up to 32 students

*Helps identify and interpret artefacts as evidence.

Bullet: The World Turned Upside Down

Suitable for up to 32 students

To Book

Tel: 0113 220 1888
Email: educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk

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Longest-range gun ever built

In WW I Germany built the longest-range gun ever. Its 100kg projectile travelled 122km, and left the muzzle at 1500 metres per second and reached a height of around 40km. About 6 times faster and higher than an average transatlantic passenger jet.

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