1. Armouries in the Tower of London

A history of the Armouries at the Tower of London.

2. 16th - 17th century

History of the Armouries at the Tower of London during the 16th – 17th century.

3. Events

Over the past 1,000 years the Tower of London has been used as a menagerie, armoury, mint and prison. Today it is a flagship museum showcasing the Royal Armouries’ glittering collection of arms, armour and historical artefacts.

4. Tudor Gallery

A gallery telling the story of the Tudor period of English history.

5. Cast iron Tudor firearms

An analytical project to determine how a previously unknown firearm found on board the wreck of the Mary Rose was made.

6. Medieval & Renaissance

A gallery shows the development of artillery and how gunpowder changed the nature of war.

7. Henry VIII: Arms and the Man

Published to coincide with the 500th anniversary of the accession of King Henry VIII to the English throne. This definitive publication illustrates and records over 90 Henrician treasures from the Royal Armouries own collections and from around the world.

8. Art: The Tudors

Combine your study of the Tudors with an engaging creative art session. Using our collection of unique artefacts can reveal the Tudor world in fascinating & unexpected ways.

9. KS2: The Tudors

These packs include a QCA planning grid, and six weeks worth of classroom resources. All can be printed and photocopied for your use.

10. Henry VIII: Dressed to Kill

A stunning new exhibition in the iconic White Tower at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London.

Opens April 2009

11. Execution swords

Beheading by sword was popular on the Continent, whereas the axe was more commonly used in England.

12. Block and Axe

For important state prisoners or people of noble birth, executions were carried out by beheading. This was considered the swiftest, least brutal method.

13. Games

Welcome to our game zone where you can play games created by the Royal Armouries and some created for us.

14. Fit for a King

See five hundred years of spectacular royal armour, offering a fascinating insight into the personalities, power and physical size of England’s kings. Opens 1st April 2010, Tower of London.

15. Henry VIII

An introduction to King Henry VIII.

16. The 'horned helmet'

King Henry VIII’s ‘horned helmet’

17. The 'horned helmet'

‘Horned helmet’ presented to Henry VIII, by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian

18. Foot combat armour

Henry VIII’s Foot combat armour

19. Tonlet armour

Henry VIII’s Tonlet armour

20. Henry VIII portrait

Interactive portrait of Henry VIII

21. The Field of Cloth of Gold

In 1520 Henry VIII met Francis I, King of France, at the Field of Cloth of Gold. The aim was to make England and France allies rather than enemies.

22. Armour for the joust of war

This armour came from Maximilian’s own armoury at Vienna and was probably worn by the Holy Roman Emperor himself.

23. Tournament Games

Have fun with our tournament games. Help Henry VIII dress for his foot combat, or if you are feeling brave you can fight him in the foot combat or in a joust.