Detail of Henry VIII's foot combat armour showing right gauntlet gripping pollaxe

Support

The Royal Armouries is continuously seeking support for the organisation’s evolving exhibitions and expanding collection, as well as funding towards the Royal Armouries dynamic educational and community outreach programmes.

A major capital appeal is at the forefront of the Royal Armouries agenda to revitalise and redevelop Fort Nelson in Hampshire – home to our collection of artillery and historic cannon.

We would like to invite you to support Royal Armouries with our exciting projects at Leeds, HM Tower of London and Fort Nelson.

Royal Armouries Development Trust

The Armouries has exempt charitable status and is affiliated with the Royal Armouries Development Trust (Registered Charity No. 803617), to pursue charitable purposes.

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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

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11 September

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Did you know?

Thunder birds are go!

Artillery pieces before about 1700 were often classified by names. A rare type of very big gun was known as a basilisk, a more common long powerful gun was known as a culverin while smaller versions were named after birds of prey such as saker and falcon.

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