There are 57 items tagged with ‘guns’
24 Pages
1. Fort Nelson Events
New galleries, new visitor centre, new cafe, coming soon.
2. General Sir John Lefroy
A brief account of the life and work of General Sir John Lefroy (1817-1890)
3. Memories Project
The museum is currently looking for ex-servicemen and women to share their stories and memories of the weapons and equipment they used whilst on active service, and be re-united with them.
4. 18th Century
18th century War gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
5. 19th Century
19th century War gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
6. Self Defence Gallery
Self Defence gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
7. Impact
Impact display in the Self Defence gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
8. Self-defence
Self-defence display in the Self Defence gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
9. Civil Forces
Civil forces display in the Self Defence gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
10. 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.
11. Hunting Gallery
The Hunting gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
12. Firearms
Simple firearms appeared in Europe in the early 14th century, but they were noisy, smoky and inaccurate and therefore not very suitable for hunting.
13. Weapons as works of Art
Weapons used in hunting were often highly decorated to show off the wealth and status of their owner.
14. Peter Smithurst
Peter Smithurst is Curator Emeritus of Historical Firearms at the Royal Armouries Museum based in Leeds.
15. 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.
16. Collection
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.
17. National Firearms Centre
The NFC collection holds several thousand weapons and is arguably the most extensive and varied of its type in the world. The collection is available to be inspected by academics and researchers who have a need to study their design and technical aspects.
18. English Civil Wars Muskets
Information about muskets suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
19. Harquebusier armour
Information about harquebusier armour suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
20. What's On
Come and discover for yourself the new galleries and displays, our new Cafe 1871 plus a brand new visitor centre. Admission will still be free of charge.
21. Home
Royal Armouries – National Museum of Arms and Armour, keeper of Tower of London history, and the National Collection of Artillery. Museums in Leeds, West Yorkshire; Tower of London; and Fareham, Portsmouth, Hampshire.
22. Galleries
Probably the best surviving example of a Victorian fortress, Fort Nelson has been restored to its original state, together with important parts of its Second World War heritage.
23. Curators' lectures
As some of the world’s leading experts in arms and armour, our curators can give lectures on a wide range of arms and armour, and related topics.
24. YouTube
See all of the Royal Armouries videos here in one place. These have all been posted on YouTube™.
27 Events
1. April events at Fort Nelson
Events programme at Fort Nelson for April
2. October Half Term
An action packed week to keep the kids out of mischief.
3. Weapons of the World Wars
See and handle weapons from world war one and two.
4. Now That’s Something You Don’t See Everyday!
Come and take a closer look at some of the rare, curious and simply oddball weapons in the Royal Armouries’ collections, many of which have never been on public display.
5. A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Special evening event.
6. BIG GUNS FOR FATHER'S DAY
Give your Dad a right royal day out!
7. VJ DAY SALUTE
Commemorating the 65th anniversary of VJ Day.
8. WEAPONS CURIOSA
Come and find out about some of the most famous and unusual examples of the weapon smith’s art!
9. DUELLING WEAPONS
An introduction to the art and social history of duelling and a closer look at the duellist’s weapons of choice and their origins.
10. INDIAN SWORDS
Explore the diversity of Indian swords from the talwar to the firanghi, the katar to the khanjar.
11. Iconic weapons: from the longbow to the Luger
This seminar examines the impact of weapons developed which changed the nature of warfare.From the English longbow, to the wheellock, to the self-loading pistol and machine gun.
12. Iconic Weapons II: From the Axe to the AK
Iconic weapons seminar.
13. BIG GUN DISPLAYS
Experience the power of the big guns in special displays of key weapons from our collection and gun-firing demonstrations.
14. BIG GUN DISPLAYS
Experience the power of the big guns in special displays of key weapons from our collection and gun-firing demonstrations.
15. BIG GUN DISPLAYS
Experience the power of the big guns in special displays of key weapons from our collection and gun-firing demonstrations.
16. BIG GUN DISPLAYS
Experience the power of the big guns in special displays of key weapons from our collection and gun-firing demonstrations.
17. BIG GUN DISPLAYS
Experience the power of the big guns in special displays of key weapons from our collection and gun-firing demonstrations.
18. BIG GUN DISPLAYS
Experience the power of the big guns in special displays of key weapons from our collection and gun-firing demonstrations.
19. BIG GUN DISPLAYS
Experience the power of the big guns in special displays of key weapons from our collection and gun-firing demonstrations.
20. BIG GUN DISPLAYS
Experience the power of the big guns in special displays of key weapons from our collection and gun-firing demonstrations.
21. BIG GUN DISPLAYS
Experience the power of the big guns in special displays of key weapons from our collection and gun-firing demonstrations.
22. BIG GUN DISPLAYS
Experience the power of the big guns in special displays of key weapons from our collection and gun-firing demonstrations.
23. DIAMOND JUBILEE 21-GUN ROYAL SALUTE
Fort Nelson fires a great gun Royal Salute to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee
24. YOU DON’T SEE ONE OF THESE EVERY DAY!
The world of arms and armour is awash with rarities, this is your chance to handle unique items from the Royal Armouries collections.
25. WILD WEST OUTLAWS
Discover what life was like for these Wild West Outlaws through talks, demonstrations, films and craft activities.
26. ROYAL ARMOURIES: IN FOCUS
An exhibition by Leeds Photographic Society presenting a unique insight into the Royal Armouries’ national collection of arms and armour.
27. LECTURE: PEACE THROUGH SUPERIOR FIREPOWER
Join Jonathan Ferguson, Curator of Firearms, and find out which pieces of sci-fi weapons technology have made it into the real world, and which remain in the realm of fantasy.
6 Press Releases
1. Free day out for all the family... new-look Fort Nelson is unveiled
The Royal Armouries unveils its state-of-the-art new museum at Fort Nelson on Saturday (August 6) – home to the big guns.
2. Video footage of the Big Bang to launch Fort Nelson £3.5m Development
Cannon fire and spectacular pyrotechnic effects ensured the long-awaited redevelopment project went off with a “bang” as demolition works starts at the Victorian fort, high on Portsdown Hill, near Fareham.
3. “Big Bang” to launch the £3.5m redevelopment of Fort Nelson
The Trustees and Master of the Royal Armouries (RA) are inviting the public to experience the “explosive launch” of the £3.5 million project to revamp Fort Nelson.
4. WORLD’S LARGEST SPORTING RIFLE TO GO ON DISPLAY IN LEEDS
The world’s largest and most powerful genuine sporting rifle is set to go on permanent display in the Hunting Gallery at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.
5. Unique “hand cannon” on show at Royal Armouries in Leeds
A unique “hand cannon” – measuring less than 10 inches long and dating to the late 14th or early 15th Century – has been gifted to the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.
6. Mosey on Down to the Wild West
Howdy pardners! Grab your Stetsons and mosey on down to the Royal Armouries in Leeds this February half-term to witness the fascinating world of the Wild West.