Tournament Gallery
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This gallery introduces some of the contests in which knights once competed, shows some of their fearsome weapons and the special armours they wore for protection. You will also discover some important historical characters too.
Some of the words used about tournaments can be quite difficult, if you find a word you don’t understand then please use our Glossary.
When you have learnt all about tournaments then why not try your hand at being a knight or test your knowledge, with games and quizzes in Tournament Fun.
Want to know more?
The related documents below are free articles from Henry VIII: Arms and the Man.
This major publication Henry VIII: Arms and the Man can be purchased from The Royal Armouries Shop.
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Introduction to Tournament
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Tournament Events
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Henry VIII
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Maximilian I
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Elizabeth I
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Tournament Top Ten
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Tournament Fun
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Tournament Films
Related documents
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