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Literary Publishing

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We add impactful images to remarkable stories. With the highest quality and widest range of photographs on the subject of arms and armour, we supply eye-catching visuals to clients across the publishing industry.

IMPACTFUL VISUALS

From object photography of our world-leading collection, to historic paintings, to official pictures from the First and Second World War – we provide an extensive archive of historic images ready to support your creative vision.

Reinforced by curatorial expertise to advise on historical accuracy and context, we help clients realise their designs, engage audiences and elevate their projects.

WE WORK WITH:

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LIFE

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Osprey Publishing

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Harper Collins

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History Today

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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DK Publishing

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Consultancy and research

With expert curatorial insight and unrivalled access to a world-leading collection of weapons and armour, we help the entertainment sector get closer to the facts.

We value realistic and authentic representations of arms and armour. Our consultancy and research service provides substantiated, accurate guidance for Gaming, TV & Film, Publishing and Consumer brands to transform their creative vision to historically grounded reality.

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Over a number of years, I have found the Royal Armouries licensing team to be unfailingly prompt and helpful, providing real expertise about the details of the collection’s holdings of first-class photography, made available at affordable rates for specialist publications.

Nick Reynolds, Commissioning Editor, Osprey Publishing

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Brand Licensing

We bring brands to life by drawing on over 700 years of history to engage new customers in new ways. With products packed full of vibrant history, our partners design eye-catching ranges that tell the greatest stories.

We believe strong relationships build great collaborations, which is why our licensing service provides total in-house support – from product concept, to design, to marketing and distribution.

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Let's work together

Enhance your project with over 700 years of global history and research.

Get in touch with us to discuss your project