Shell girls pictured outside their factory

Learning

It has often been said that the winners of conflicts write history and decide the ways in which others should be remembered.

The Royal Armouries tells real stories about the ways in which arms and armour have affected and continue to affect our communities.

We cater for all forms of learning, from early years to life long learners, formal education to independent research.

If you are planning a group visit to the Royal Armouries then select the appropriate site from the menu and get all the information you need to make your visit a productive and memorable one.

Of course you can explore the rest of the site too and learn even more interesting facts about arms and armour as well as related subjects, and see what is on offer in our galleries and in our collection catalogue.

Aim to Inspire with our series of seminars for post 16 students

Explore at your Leisure with our public programme of workshops and seminars.

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Firearms of the American Civil War Seminar

Martin Pegler, former senior curator of firearms at the Royal Armouries, looks at the development of small-arms in the United States during the first part of the 19th century.

11 October

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Did you know?

The first modern rifle

The French 1886 8mm Lebel rifle was the first modern rifle, using smokeless powder in place of the older "gunpowder" and having a small bore.

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