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1. Collections
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.
2. 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.
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. Video
See all of the Royal Armouries videos here in one place. These have all been posted on YouTube™.
5. 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
6. Events at RA Tower of London
Experience 1000 years of history at the world famous White Tower at the Tower of London, home to the Royal Armouries.
7. 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.
8. Oriental
The Oriental gallery in the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Galleries
Today the Royal Armouries displays in the White Tower tell the story of the Tower Armouries evolution from working national arsenal to national museum.
12. Robert Coltman Clephan
A brief account of the work and life of Robert Coltman Clephan (1839-1922)
13. Baron de Cosson
A brief account of the work and life of Baron de Cosson (1846-1929)
14. Harold Arthur Lee-Dillon
A brief account of the life and work of Harold Arthur Lee-Dillon, 17th Viscount of Costello-Gallen (1844-1932)
15. Charles John ffoulkes
A brief account of the life and work of Charles John ffoulkes (1868-1947)
16. John Hewitt
A brief account of the life and work of John Hewitt (1807-1878)
17. Sir Guy Francis Laking
A brief account of the life and work of Sir Guy Francis Laking (1875-1919)
18. 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)
19. Sir James Mann
A brief account of the life and work of Sir James Mann (1897-1962)
20. Samuel Rush Meyrick
A brief account of the life and work of Samuel Rush Meyrick (1783-1848)
21. Object Handling Point
Throughout the week members of the Royal Armouries enabling team deliver short talks and handling sessions here, giving you the opportunity to find out a little more about armour, its development and its role in the modern world.
22. 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.
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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.