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1. The Museum
A brief history of the Royal Armouries museum.
2. Museum History
The Royal Armouries is Britain’s oldest museum, and one of the oldest museums in the world.
3. Leeds History
The history of the Royal Armouries from 1996, in its new purpose built museum in Leeds
4. Armouries in the Tower of London
A history of the Armouries at the Tower of London.
5. Tower of London Events
Experience 1000 years of history at the world famous White Tower at the Tower of London, home to the Royal Armouries.
Special exhibitions
6. Fort Nelson Events
New galleries, new visitor centre, new cafe, coming soon.
7. Leeds Events
Available every weekend
Crossbow Range
Jester’s Yard
Discover
Hands-on
Explore
8. 16th - 17th century
History of the Armouries at the Tower of London during the 16th – 17th century.
9. 17th - 19th century
History of the Armouries at the Tower of London during the 17th – 18th century.
10. 19th - 21st century
History of the Armouries at the Tower of London during the 19th – 21st century.
11. Research
The Royal Armouries encourages research into arms and armour and related subjects from all periods of history from antiquity to the present day.
12. 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.
13. Fort Nelson
The library at Fort Nelson collects material on the history and development of artillery and fortification, and includes special collections of early books, handbooks, and drill manuals.
14. Leeds
The reference library in Leeds houses the majority of the Royal Armouries archives and books, including rare manuscripts.
15. History of the Collection
A history of the Royal Armouries and its collection from its founding in the Tower of London to the present day.
16. Early Scholars
The subject of arms and armour as an academic discipline owes its origins to a small group of 19th and 20th century gentlemen scholars.
17. Robert Coltman Clephan
A brief account of the work and life of Robert Coltman Clephan (1839-1922)
18. Baron de Cosson
A brief account of the work and life of Baron de Cosson (1846-1929)
19. Harold Arthur Lee-Dillon
A brief account of the life and work of Harold Arthur Lee-Dillon, 17th Viscount of Costello-Gallen (1844-1932)
20. Charles John ffoulkes
A brief account of the life and work of Charles John ffoulkes (1868-1947)
21. John Hewitt
A brief account of the life and work of John Hewitt (1807-1878)
22. Sir Guy Francis Laking
A brief account of the life and work of Sir Guy Francis Laking (1875-1919)
23. 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)
24. General Sir John Lefroy
A brief account of the life and work of General Sir John Lefroy (1817-1890)
25. Sir James Mann
A brief account of the life and work of Sir James Mann (1897-1962)
26. Sir James Mann
A brief account of the life and work of Sir James Mann (1897-1962)
27. Samuel Rush Meyrick
A brief account of the life and work of Samuel Rush Meyrick (1783-1848)
28. Robert Porrett
A brief account of the life and work of Robert Porrett (1783-1868)
29. 18th Century
18th century War gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
30. 19th Century
19th century War gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
31. History of Hunting
A brief history of hunting from the Hunting gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
32. History in your Hands Seminars
This series of seminars will give you an opportunity to experience first hand some of the finest objects from the Royal Armouries great collections.
33. Online Image Library
The object catalogue is a searchable database of the Royal Armouries collections presented through its image library and digital archives.
34. Key Stage 3: Discover the English Civil Wars
One of the largest arms and armour collections from the English Civil Wars, ideal for students studying this fascinating period. History comes to life as students investigate our special handling collection and trying their hand at pike and musket drills.
35. Learn
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new education programmes for KS2 and KS3 pupils at both Fort Nelson and Leeds.
36. 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.
37. Buff coats and Baldricks
Information about buff-coats and baldricks suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
38. English Civil Wars Muskets
Information about muskets suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
39. Harquebusier armour
Information about harquebusier armour suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
40. Cuirassier armour
Information about cuirassier armour suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
41. Swords of the English Civil Wars
Information about Swords of the English Civil Wars suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
42. Pikemen's armour
Information about Pikemen in the English Civil Wars; suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
43. Teachers notes: Littlecote House
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.
44. Task 1: Exploration of Littlecote House
Task 1: Exploration of Littlecote House.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.
45. Task 2: Inside Littlecote House
Task 2: Exploration of Littlecote House.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.
46. Task 3 Popham portrait
Task 3: Popham portrait.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.
47. Task 4 Change over time
Task 4: Change over time.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.
48. Curriculum links: Littlecote House
Curriculum links: Exploration of Littlecote House.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.
49. Resources: Exploration of Littlecote House
Resources: Exploration of Littlecote House.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.
50. What's On
Our summer events run Saturday 23 July to Sunday 4 September
Charge down to the museum for loads of summer fun. Come rain or shine there’s always something exciting going on.
51. Explore Littlecote House
Adobe Flash® based interactive exploring the Popham Armoury and Littlecote House through paintings and objects from the Royal Armouries collection. Designed for Key Stage 3 study of the English Civil Wars. Designed for SmartBoard™.
52. Teachers Resources: Explore Littlecote House
Resources for teachers for use in the classroom along with the Explore Littlecote House interactive module, includes classroom tasks, teachers notes, links to further information, and resources for download.
53. Explore Littlecote House (without Flash)
Study the English Civil War through exploring Littlecote House. This section does not use Adobe Flash®.
54. Littlecote House
This gallery explores details of a landscape painting of Littlecote House, revealing interesting features and hidden meanings.
55. Littlecote House
This gallery explores details of a landscape painting of Littlecote House, revealing interesting features and hidden meanings.
56. Great Hall in Littlecote House
Littlecote House was home to the greatest surviving English Civil Wars armoury. Explore the photograph of the Great Hall and learn more about the arms and armour.
57. Great Hall in Littlecote House
Littlecote House was home to the greatest surviving English Civil Wars armoury. Explore the photograph of the Great Hall and learn more about the arms and armour.
58. Colonel Alexander Popham
Colonel Alexander Popham was commander in the Parliamentarian army during the English Civil Wars. He was also the owner of Littlecote House, which was an armoury and garrison.
59. Colonel Alexander Popham
Colonel Alexander Popham was commander in the Parliamentarian army during the English Civil Wars. He was also the owner of Littlecote House, which was an armoury and garrison.
60. Carbines and blunderbusses
Information about flintlock carbines suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
61. Tower of London
The library at the Tower collects material on the history of the Tower of London and its institutions, including the Board of Ordnance.
62. Malcolm Mercer
Malcolm Mercer is Curator of Tower History at the Royal Armouries Museum based at the Tower of London.
63. The Life and Phases of Fort Nelson
Discover the evolution of Fort Nelson, from its inception to the present day.
64. 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.
65. Henry VIII
An introduction to King Henry VIII.
66. KS2 History: The Victorians
What better place to study the Victorians then at the Royal Armouries in our Victorian Fort, Fort Nelson.
67. Key Stage 2: History
The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson offers a range of history sessions tailored key stage 2 learners.
68. KS3 History: World War Two
Explore what really happened to Portsmouth during the Blitz. Find out what role your Great-grandparent’s had in this heroic time and experience the fire-power of a World War II gun.
69. Key Stage 2: Discover the Tudors
The Royal Armouries Museum is the perfect place to discover the world of Tudor King Henry VIII and his love of sport and tournament. Pupils can get up close to his personal armours, try on armour and handle weapons from the collection.
70. KS2 History: World War Two
Learn about the role of Fort Nelson during WWII, what it was like for those left behind and what life was like for soldiers a the front.
71. Key Stage 3: History
Key stage 3 history sessions available at the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson.
72. KS3 History: World War One
Fort Nelson is a unique learning environment for all KS3 groups wishing to study, in depth, the life of a fighting Tommy or developments in warfare between 1914 – 18.
10 Events
1. Firearms of the American Civil War Seminar
Learn about the development of small-arms in the United States during the first part of the 19th century.
2. History Talks - Yorkshire Traitors?
These introductory sessions give an overview of some of the significant events in the Tudor period, followed by a chance to handle some of our original and replica objects.
3. History Talks - Yorkshire Traitors?
These introductory sessions give an overview of some of the significant events in the Tudor period, followed by a chance to handle some of our original and replica objects.
4. History Talks - The Queen's Alchemist!
These introductory sessions give an overview of some of the significant events in the Tudor period, followed by a chance to handle some of our original and replica objects.
5. History Talks - The Queen's Alchemist!
These introductory sessions give an overview of some of the significant events in the Tudor period, followed by a chance to handle some of our original and replica objects.
6. The Wars of the Roses: Society at War in the 15th Century
This conference has now SOLD OUT.
7. The SAS War Diary 1941-45
A lecture by SAS war diary collator Gordon Stevens followed by an opportunity to examine this unique diary and handle genuine WWII SAS weapons from the Royal Armouries collection.
8. The Hundred Years War: A Century of Conflict Re-evaluated
Bringing together some of the principal historians of the 14th and 15th centuries this conference will offer fresh new insights into our traditional interpretation of the Hundred Years’ War.
9. CONFERENCE: EAST MEETS WEST
A one-day conference celebrating the 400th anniversary of the gift of armour from the Shogun of Japan, Tokugawa Hidetada, to King James I and VI of England and Scotland.
10. REGIA ANGLORUM RE-ENACTMENT GROUP
History comes to life, with British Living History group Regia Anglorum, as they re-enact Norman skirmishes and archer skills in our outdoor arena.
2 Press Releases
1. Take a trip down Memory Lane
The Royal Armouries Museum – which is currently revamping the Portsdown Hill Fort and transforming it into a visitor attraction fit for the 21st Century – is appealing for local people to get in touch and to share their memories and memorabilia.
2. From I Spy to iPods – History goes high tech at Fort Nelson
The Royal Armouries today launches its brand new state-of-the-art education facilities at Fort Nelson – using the latest interactive technology to make history come alive for Hampshire primary schoolchildren.