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. 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.

4. 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.

5. Tudor Gallery

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

6. King Henry VIII

A brief history of Henry VIII from the Tournament gallery at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

7. 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.

8. Medieval & Renaissance

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

9. 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.

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. Family Activity Days in the White Tower

Family activities and adult lectures to enhance the visitors experience of our summer exhibition “Henry VIII:Dressed to Kill” will be taking place every Monday and Friday from 15 May – 11 December 2009.

12. Conference: Henry VIII: Arms and the Man

Conference at HM Tower of London, hosted by Royal Armouries Museum as part of the commemorations of Henry’s accession to the throne 500 years ago.

13. Execution swords

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

14. 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.