Videos tagged with Tournament Armour

This behind-the-scenes video captures the deinstallation of Henry VIII's 1540 Field and Tournament Armour. The armour was on loan to the National Portrait Gallery for the exhibition 'Six Lives, The Stories of Henry VIII's Queens.' The video highlights the historical significance of the armour and its connection to Henry VIII's reign, coinciding with the anniversary of his coronation. It serves as an invitation for viewers to explore more about arms and armour at the Royal Armouries, the United Kingdom's national collection.

This video offers a visual tour of Elizabethan armours housed in the Tournament gallery at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. It focuses on historical defensive wear, showcasing the craftsmanship and design of armour from that era, likely detailing different types, components, and perhaps historical context for their use in tournaments and combat.

This video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the foot combat armour of Henry VIII, specifically item II.6, as it is being prepared for a new tournament gallery at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. The focus is on the historical artifact itself and its preparation for display, rather than any modern firearms.

This video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Royal Armouries museum, specifically focusing on Henry VIII's tonlet armour. The armour is highlighted as being rapidly created for the significant Field of the Cloth of Gold tournament in 1520, where Henry VIII famously met with Francis I of France. The content delves into the historical context and creation of this impressive piece of military attire, showcasing a historical artifact rather than modern firearms.

This video showcases a Stechzeug, a specialized suit of armour designed for jousting, specifically the "Joust of Peace" from the late 15th century. It highlights how jousting evolved into a dangerous sport necessitating protective gear. The armour is typically displayed at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. The video was produced by History™ for the "Dressed to Kill" exhibition, a collaboration between Historic Royal Palaces and the Royal Armouries, coinciding with the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's ascension.

This content details Henry VIII's specialized tournament armors, the Foot Combat Armour and the Tonlet Armour, created for the 1520 Field of Cloth of Gold. It highlights the intricate design, precise measurements, and the unexpected rule change that necessitated the rapid assembly of the Tonlet Armour. The video showcases the historical significance and craftsmanship of these pieces, including their decorative elements and a reenactment of their use.

This video showcases Henry VIII's Tonlet armour, focusing on its historical context and presentation within the Tournament gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds. It offers a glimpse into the elaborate and protective suits of armour worn by royalty during jousting tournaments, highlighting craftsmanship and historical significance.

This video showcases Henry VIII's Foot Combat Armour, featured in the Tournament gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds. It's a short film clip providing a glimpse into historical protective gear used in combat during the Tudor era. The content focuses on the craftsmanship and historical significance of this specific type of armor.