collage of images from history

Key Stage 4

Our incredible collection is perfect for investigating a wide range of subjects at GCSE.

Our specially constructed 60 minute sessions focus in depth on a variety of topics and periods.

A 20-minute presentation, often using rarely seen material from the Royal Armouries library, is followed by an interactive handling experience with original and replica objects.

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

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Thunder birds are go!

Artillery pieces before about 1700 were often classified by names. A rare type of very big gun was known as a basilisk, a more common long powerful gun was known as a culverin while smaller versions were named after birds of prey such as saker and falcon.

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