Videos tagged with Henry Yallop

This video explores a controversial sword attributed to Oliver Cromwell, potentially used during the Siege of Drogheda in 1649. Henry Yallop, Keeper of Edged Weapons and Armour at the Royal Armouries, details the characteristics of 'Mory swords,' a type prevalent in the mid-17th century British Isles, favored by cavalry. The discussion highlights the sword's complex hilt, blade features, and the historical debate surrounding its attribution to Cromwell and its specific use in the conflict.

This video provides an in-depth look at a mid-to-late 15th-century two-handed sword, identified as Class 91787 by the Royal Armouries. Keeper of Edged Weapons, Henry Yallop, details its typology, historical association with the Battle of Castillon (the final battle of the Hundred Years' War), and its reproduction in collaboration with Windlass Swords. The discussion covers the sword's construction, including its fishtail pommel, grip, crossguard, and Oakeshott Type XVIIIb blade, highlighting its rarity and potential as an English type.

This video from the Royal Armouries features Lead Curator Henry Yallop discussing his favorite objects from the 'Warrior Treasures: Saxon Gold from the Staffordshire Hoard' exhibition. The exhibition showcases over one hundred artifacts from the Staffordshire Hoard, many displayed for the first time. Yallop highlights the significance of these treasures in understanding Anglo-Saxon military and social history. The video also mentions the ongoing archaeological research project funded by Historic England and the ownership of the hoard by Birmingham City Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Information about the exhibition and a related conference is provided.