The clash of lances is nearly upon us! 🛡️
The International Jousting Tournament at the Royal Armouries kicks off this Friday April 3rd. It’s one of the biggest events in Leeds this month and always a local favorite for the bank holiday
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A gold-gilded, hand-carved wooden statue of a winged lion with a halo known as the Lion of St Mark. Its right paw rests on an open gospel book inscribed with the Latin phrase "Pax Tibi Marce Evangelista Mevs."
I got one! I got one! A #FotoVorschlag and #Caturday mash-up!
The Winged Lion of St Mark statue at the Tower of London.
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Between bouts, you can explore the museum, watch combat demos, or try some have-a-go activities. It’s the ultimate family day out!
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A detail of a piece of metal armour (a cuisse) in the Gothic style, about 1490, showing a beveled edge, two rivets, and the general silvery patina of something very old. From Austria (III.2562) © Royal Armouries.
Interested in learning more about the oldest museum in the UK and its research? Sign up to attend our next seminar online or come along on 27 November at 5.30 pm GMT: forms.office.com/e/L834SBHzKX. More info at link in bio (scroll down to events) #medievalsky #royalarmouries
Come and hear curators of the national Royal Armouries museum talk about their research. Thursday 27 November (hybrid), 5.30pm. Go to link to sign up for online attendance
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Spend the day with me at the Leeds #RoyalArmouries
One a day for 2025 #vambo365 094/365 … Scale model of the ship (complete with Jack & Rose) at the Titanic Exhibition, Royal Armouries, Leeds #titanic #leeds #royalarmouries #harlandandwolff @titanictheexhibition
The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds holds over 75,000 objects, from medieval knights’ armour to modern weaponry. Originally housed in the Tower of London, it moved to Leeds in 1996. A must-visit for history lovers, with exhibits from Henry VIII, Charles I, and more! #Leeds #RoyalArmouries
5 floors of 17th century armour displayed on the walls.
A scene of the battle of Pavia.
Armour made for Robert Dudley to impress Elizabeth I when she visited Kenilworth.
Late 16th century/ 17th century elephant armour on a model of an elephant.
#RoyalArmouries in Leeds. Free entry and some incredible galleries. Both historical and movie prop related. Highly recommend. ⚔️
Charge of the mouse brigade! #jeffdeboer #gothicstyle #mousearmour #gothicfantasy #gothicimages #gothicartwork #gothicjewellery #smallsculpture #armourart #littlemetalfoxes #metalsculptures #metalarts #natgeo #glenbowmuseum #higginsarmory #royalarmouries #met
Early to mid-fifteenth century ballock dagger with a hilt suggestively shaped like bollocks
Putting together my workshop slides on #Queer #Arms and #Armour for the #RoyalArmouries and I did not anticipate that my job for today would be ensuring the "balls" are sufficiently rounded on my image cropping of their medieval ballock dagger...
Photograph of a helmet from a suit of armour, with an elaborate twisted moustache detail.
Hirsute of Armour 🤭
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Proud to see my images for the Royal Armouries are being used as a set of stamps for the Royal Mail
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A couple of days photographing objects at the Tower of London for the Royal Armouries. #toweroflondon #royalarmouries #photographer #whitetower #commercialphotographer
What's your historical (or otherwise) fashion ick?
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Congratulations to Emma Pearn on completing the mountain climb in full armour. Our photos of Emma taken at Bosworth got widespread coverage from the UK, Brazil and Turkey.
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A short excerpt of me talking about the AK-47 or #Kalashnikov from my latest appearance on the #RoyalArmouries YouTube channel with Jonathan Ferguson.
A full-length version is in the replies.
The Lion Armour, Italian or French, 1545 - 55, probably made for Henry Il of France.
Had a fantastic time at the Rpyal Armories with 6year old granddaughter yesterday
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Just found out I have the chance for 2 hours at the Royal Armouries Leeds tomorrow, anyone tell me whats not be missed #RoyalArmouries
