Videos tagged with English Civil War

This interview explores the historical origins of the Anglo-American right to bear arms, tracing its evolution from a duty in England to a fundamental right in America. Professor Joyce Lee Malcolm details the English experience, highlighting key events like the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution, and contrasts it with the current state of gun rights in Great Britain. The discussion emphasizes how the English right influenced the Second Amendment, noting its more robust nature in the US.

This video provides a historical overview of firearms legislation in the UK from 1689 to 1967. It traces the evolution of gun laws, starting with the Bill of Rights and its limited application to Protestants, through various acts addressing poaching, public safety, and specific firearm types. The narrative highlights key legislative milestones and the social and political contexts that influenced them, culminating in the modern firearms licensing system.

This YouTube video showcases a pair of 17th-century flintlock pistols from the Royal Armouries collection. The video is tied to a special English Civil War-themed event titled 'Christmas is Cancelled' taking place from December 27th-30th, 2017. It provides links to the museum's website, blog, Facebook, and Twitter for further information.

This guide details the loading process for a 17th-century flintlock pistol, as demonstrated by an expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers essential steps like priming the pan, loading powder and ball, and the importance of safety checks. The demonstration highlights the historical context of firearms used during the English Civil War.

This video from the Royal Armouries explores their extensive collection of English Civil War arms and armor from the 1640s. Presented by David, a Royalist, the content delves into this historical period, showcasing infantry and cavalry weaponry and protective gear. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into museum operations, combat demonstrations, jousting, and curator tours on their channel. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions about arms and armor in the comments.

This is a short animation from the Northern Film School, produced in collaboration with the Royal Armouries education team. The animation uses plasticine to depict historical events related to the English Civil Wars, focusing on themes relevant to the Royal Armouries' collections. The video aims to educate viewers about the period through a unique visual medium.

This YouTube video is a short film clip from the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds, focusing on firearms used during the English Civil War. It explores the weaponry of that historical period, providing a visual and historical overview of the firearms employed by those involved in the conflict. The content is derived from the 'War gallery' exhibition.

This video clip, sourced from the War gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds, provides a visual overview of the Battle of Marston Moor. It focuses on the historical context and likely armaments of the period, offering a glimpse into military engagements of the English Civil War era through museum exhibits.