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2010 PRESS ARCHIVE
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Business as usual – festive fun at Fort Nelson this Christmas 16 December 2010
The Royal Armouries has lined up plenty of festive fun at historic Fort Nelson this Christmas.
Kids can enjoy fun-packed holiday sessions in both the run up to Christmas and during the traditional lull between the ‘Big Day’ and the New Year. -
Celebrate Christmas 1940s style at the Royal Armouries in Leeds 9 December 2010
Unwrap the gift of a Second World War Yuletide at the Royal Armouries’ flagship museum at Clarence Dock, Leeds on December 11 and 12. Join us for a weekend of simple, seasonal Forties pleasures – home-made presents, decorations, wartime stories and mu
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Closure to Royal Armouries museums 2 December 2010
Museums closed due to extreme weather conditions.
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Surviving the Peace – new talk and exhibition at the Royal Armouries, Leeds 25 November 2010
A free photographic exhibition focusing on the struggles and triumphs faced by survivors of war.
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£25 to fire a 25-pounder gun 23 November 2010
Are you looking for an explosive Christmas gift that’s guaranteed to make a special person’s day go off with a bang? Then the Royal Armouries Museum in Hampshire has just the answer.
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Royal visit for Armistice Day 12 November 2010
The Royal Armouries Museum was delighted to have had HRH Prince Michael of Kent in attendance at the Leeds Armistice Day service yesterday (November 11).
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Pupils bury time capsule as part of £3.5m revamp of Fort Nelson 5 November 2010
Older and younger generations came together to celebrate the burying of a time capsule on Wednesday (November 3) as part of the £3.5m revamp of Fort Nelson.
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Have you got the Halloween X Factor? 26 October 2010
Have you got the Halloween X Factor? Guys and Ghouls are invited to boogie on down to the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, on Saturday 12 noon (October 30) and show us your moves in a mass ‘Thriller’ dance-off!
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Digging deep for a Victorian spade 22 October 2010
Do you have great-granddad’s old spade lurking in your garden shed – or are you a dedicated collector of Victorian memorabilia? The hunt is on to track down an authentic Victorian spade or shovel.
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Trafalgar Day gun marks anniversary at Fort Nelson 14 October 2010
Trafalgar Day – marking one of Britain’s greatest Naval victories – will be commemorated at Fort Nelson later this month with the firing of a 205-year-old gun, of the kind used on board HMS Victory in 1805.
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Preventing Genocide 11 October 2010
Lieutenant-General Jonathon Riley – Director General and Master of the Armouries – has delivered a keynote speech examining the role of military leadership in preventing mass atrocities.
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Seriously spooky Halloween thrills and chills at historic Fort Nelson 11 October 2010
Looking for a great event to get the kids in the mood in the run up to the spookiest night of the year? Then join mad Victorian scientist Dr Terror on a spine-chilling journey into the dark tunnels and chambers beneath Fort Nelson, near Fareham.
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Drawing in the Dark at Fort Nelson next Saturday 1 October 2010
Venture into depths of Fort Nelson next Saturday (October 9) as the Royal Armouries celebrates The Big Draw – an annual initiative to encourage everybody to discover the delights of drawing.
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Medi-Evil Mischief 1 October 2010
Dare you visit the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, this half term in the run up to the spookiest night of the year – Halloween?
Not for the faint-hearted, Medi-Evil Mischief offers gruesome entertainment for all the family.
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The Royal Armouries pays tribute to the late Jimi Heselden OBE 28 September 2010
Lieutenant-General Jonathon Riley has paid tribute to Leeds’ businessman and philanthropist Jimi Heselden OBE who died at the weekend – describing him as a “true friend” to British soldiers overseas.
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History comes to life in education partnership! 21 September 2010
From The Battle of the Somme to the challenges faced by Elizabeth I as she donned her famous Armada dress – film students have helped make history come alive as one of the highlights of a highly successful Royal Armouries’ education partnership.
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The 'Armed Man' comes home 17 September 2010
Royal Armouries is delighted to be collaborating with Sing Live UK on three performances of The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins.
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CELEBRATING BRITAIN’S GLORIOUS PAST! 9 September 2010
Take a fascinating look behind the scenes at historic Fort Nelson this weekend (September 11 and 12) as part of the National Heritage Open Days weekend.
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Just Jousting – Experience the Thrills and Spills of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Challenge 25 August 2010
Cheer on some of the world’s top jousters as they clash head to head for HM The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Trophy at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds this Bank Holiday (August 28 to 30).
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Embrace the ‘Blitz Spirit’ and ‘Muster The Troops’ at the Royal Armouries this September 25 August 2010
Jitterbug back to the 1940s for a weekend of music, food and dance, celebrating the spirit of the Blitz at The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, on September 18 and 19.
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Calling All Young Recruits – Commando Kids’ Fun at Fort Nelson this Bank Holiday 24 August 2010
Test your skills on the junior commando assault course and the foam-dart shooting range; scale the impressive climbing wall and see a WW2 tank-style vehicle roar into life.
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Fort Nelson transformed into museum for the 21st Century 9 August 2010
A £3.5m project to transform the Royal Armouries Museum at Fort Nelson reaches a major milestone today (Monday, August 9) with the start of much-awaited building works.
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Honour Britain’s Forgotten Army on 65th anniversary of VJ Day 9 August 2010
A free day of commemorations to pay tribute to the gallant efforts of Britain’s Forgotten Army will mark the 65th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ) Day at Fort Nelson on Sunday, August 15.
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Hooray! Henry returns to Leeds in style! 27 July 2010
The Royal Armouries Tournament Gallery has undergone a major makeover to mark the return of Henry VIII’s world famous armour to Leeds.
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Iconic helmet goes under the spotlight 26 July 2010
Author and historian Graeme Rimer has unveiled fascinating new theories relating to Henry VIII’s Horned Helmet – billed the most contentious piece of armour in Britain.
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Royal Armouries director receives honorary degree 19 July 2010
Royal Armouries Museum Director, Steven Burt, has been awarded an honorary degree by Leeds Metropolitan University in recognition of his major achievements in the field of education.
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Royal Armouries scoops top educational award 19 July 2010
Britain’s oldest museum has been awarded a prestigious Sandford Award in recognition of its “exciting” and “imaginative” education programme.
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Dangerously Entertaining kids’ days out at Fort Nelson this Summer! 19 July 2010
Beat the summer holiday blues with the Royal Armouries’ fun-packed programme of kids’ low-cost events at Fort Nelson – featuring pirates, gladiators, commando courses, hunting hawks and even a Victorian flea circus!
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War veteran to take up post up at the Royal Armouries 28 June 2010
Afghanistan War veteran Lance Corporal David Stirling Brown has joined the Royal Armouries Museum after being injured during the fight against the Taliban.
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Ann Green receives CBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours List 15 June 2010
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Armouries, Ann Green, receives CBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
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The Royal Armouries rolls out its big boys’ toys for Fathers’ Day 15 June 2010
The Royal Armouries has lined up an action-packed programme of events to mark the Fathers’ Day weekend, including authentic medieval jousting on Saturday and Sunday (June 19 and 20), falconry displays, and “have a go” sword sessions for the kids.
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Biggest boys’ toys are rolled out for Fathers’ Day! 15 June 2010
Make Fathers’ Day go with a bang – and witness the power and might of the Royal Armouries’ biggest guns – by enjoying a free day out at Fort Nelson, on Sunday (June 20).
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FREE D-Day event at Fort Nelson – June 6 1 June 2010
A free day of commemorations to mark the 66th anniversary of the D-Day landings will be held by the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson on Sunday, June 6.
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Schoolchildren to help launch public appeal for museum of the future 26 May 2010
The Royal Armouries today launches a major public appeal to help safeguard one of Hampshire’s best-loved historic landmarks for future generations.
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Meet the Invaders this Bank Holiday at Fort Nelson and enjoy new half-term children’s event! 26 May 2010
Visit Fort Nelson this Bank Holiday (Sunday, May 30 and Monday, May 31) and meet the invaders who have tried to conquer our country through the ages.
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Live and Dangerously Entertaining the Real Iron Men 26 May 2010
Forget the glamour and glitz of Hollywood! At the Royal Armouries there are no special effects or CGI – just real iron men in full on live combat, doing battle in front of your eyes.
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A Night at the Museum – Fort Nelson by torchlight 10 May 2010
Fort Nelson will resound to the sound of gunfire and muzzle flashes as the Royal Armouries fires a battery of guns to round off its Museum at Night event on Friday (May 14).
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Commemorate the 65th anniversary of VE Day at Fort Nelson 4 May 2010
A free day of commemorations to mark the 65th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day will be held at Fort Nelson on Saturday, May 8.
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Enjoy May Bank Holiday Roman-style with the Royal Armouries 27 April 2010
Head down to the Royal Armouries in Leeds this Bank Holiday Weekend (May 1-3) and step back 2,000 years with have-a-go fun – Roman style!
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Sign up, Sign up! - Join Queen Victoria’s Army at Fort Nelson this Bank Holiday 23 April 2010
Dress up as a Victorian and head down to the Royal Armouries Museum on Sunday, May 2, and Bank Holiday Monday (May 3) for a fun-packed children’s event at Fort Nelson in Fareham.
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Six impressive cannon go on display at Britain’s oldest museum 22 April 2010
Six newly-restored cannon are due to be unveiled at the Royal Armouries (RA) Museum, Leeds, on Thursday 22 April – creating a “wow factor” as visitors arrive at Clarence Dock.
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Royal Armouries Museum to host one-day event for museum and archive education professionals 15 April 2010
A one-day event on May 6 for museum and archive education professionals. Led by speakers from three different ITT providers, the free event also examines the ways in which ITT Institutions and museums and archives have worked together.
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Schoolchildren discover the world of Isaac Newton at the Tower of London 7 April 2010
Schoolchildren have been given a unique insight into one of Britain’s most famous and iconic scientific figures – Sir Isaac Newton – at a two-day workshop, run by the Royal Armouries’ education team.
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Fort Nelson setting for big bangs this Easter weekend as Allied Troops battle for control in Second World War event! 25 March 2010
Allied troops will launch a major offensive at Fort Nelson over the Easter weekend in a 1940s-style battle to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
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Napoleonic Weekend 22 March 2010
This special themed event features some of the most exciting stories from the era of Napoleon, the Peninsular War and fictional book/TV character Sharpe.
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Science on timetable at Fort Nelson 12 March 2010
The Royal Armouries (RA) has secured a £3,000 grant to help put science on the timetable at historic Fort Nelson.
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Treat your mum like a queen at the Royal Armouries 11 March 2010
Why not make a change from the usual chocolates and bubble bath and treat your Mum to an exciting show featuring our chivalrous knights in shining armour and their brave steeds. Every Mum at the joust will receive a special gift of roses.
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Fort Nelson closed on Wednesday 6 January-due to adverse weather conditions 11 March 2010
Due to adverse weather conditions and overnight heavy snow in Hampshire, the Royal Armouries Museum at Fort Nelson will be closed today (Wednesday). We will issue an update informing you when the museum will reopen.
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Royal Armouries highlights key achievements for 2009 3 March 2010
Britain’s oldest museum, the Royal Armouries, today (Wednesday, March 3) reports one of the most positive years in its long and illustrious history.
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500 Years of Royal Arms and Armour ‘Fit for a King’ at the Tower of London 3 March 2010
New permanent exhibition ‘Fit for a King’ to open in the Tower of London’s White Tower this Easter (1 April 2010)
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More visitors flock to Britain’s oldest museum 25 February 2010
More than 271,000 visitors flocked to the Royal Armouries (RA) Museum in Leeds in 2009 – an annual increase of nearly 3.5 percent.
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Royal Armouries fire up online learning 21 February 2010
Royal Armouries harness the latest technology to boost learning as part of its inspirational, online, interactive and educational programmes.
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Intrepid youngsters launch an armoured assault on Fort Nelson 8 February 2010
Youngsters are being invited to beat the February half-term blues and let off steam by joining an “Armoured Assault” session at historic Fort Nelson.
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Send your kids to Spy Skool this half term 8 February 2010
Have you got what it takes to crack the codes and be a super sleuth? Come and test your spy skills at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, and beat the half-term holiday blues. (February 13 to 21).
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Royal Armouries supports campaign to save UK’s largest treasure hoard for the West Midlands 4 February 2010
The Royal Armouries is backing an official campaign to raise £3.3m to save the 7th Century Staffordshire Hoard from being split up and sold on the open market.
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Explore the mysteries of the East this weekend in Leeds 22 January 2010
Banish the last of the January blues and discover treasures from Japan and China at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, this weekend (January 30 and 31).