Videos tagged with Tower of London

This video from the Royal Armouries highlights a significant new acquisition: the armor worn by the last King's Champion at a British coronation. The armor, used during George IV's coronation in 1821 by Henry Dymoke, is unique due to its specific provenance and ceremonial role. Its acquisition by the Royal Armouries marks a rare addition to their collection.

This video explores a rare and lavishly decorated holster pistol believed to have belonged to King James II/VII of England and Scotland. Presented by firearm and weapons expert Mark Murray-Flutter, the pistol is a new addition to the Royal Armouries Collection. The description highlights its significance due to James II's brief reign and deposition during the Glorious Revolution in 1688. The pistol will be displayed alongside the monarch's Harquebusier armour in the 'Line of Kings' exhibit at the Tower of London. The video encourages viewers to subscribe for more arms and armour content and offers support options for the Royal Armouries.

This video explores a rare 1820-1830 flintlock rocket launcher from the Royal Armouries, featuring Jonathan Ferguson. Its thin copper barrel and 'reverse bullpup' trigger suggest it was designed for direct fire with self-propelled rockets, predating modern infantry anti-tank weapons by over a century. The 'A Lock' marking hints at experimental trials at the Tower of London.

This video explores the "Harness" exhibition, a work by sculptor Seamus Moran, and features insights from the Keeper of Tower History, Bridget Clifford. The exhibition is scheduled to be displayed at the Tower of London, Fort Nelson, and Leeds.

This video from the Royal Armouries introduces Scot, a member of their Visitor Experience team, who delivers a talk on the Battle of Agincourt. The description highlights the team's expertise and their usual base in Leeds, with a mention of an upcoming Hundred Years War display there. It also references specific exhibits like the Agincourt battle model created by the Perry Brothers and David Marshall of MM Dioramas.

This video offers a glimpse into the Visitor Experience team at the Royal Armouries, showcasing elements of their Agincourt talks and performances. While not a direct firearms demonstration, it highlights historical context and exhibits related to the Battle of Agincourt. The team is primarily based at their Leeds museum, and future exhibits from the Agincourt display, including a battle model, will be moving to Leeds for a permanent Hundred Years War display. The description mentions the Perry Brothers and David Marshall of MM Dioramas in relation to the battle model.

This video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the installation of a commissioned Agincourt diorama at the Tower of London, created by MMDioramas with Perry Miniatures. It commemorates the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. The diorama installation features David Marshall of MMDioramas, along with Allan and Michael of Perry Miniatures. The exhibition ran from October 23, 2015, to January 31, 2016, with the anniversary on October 25th. Links are provided for exhibition details and the diorama's creation process on the Royal Armouries' website and blog, as well as Perry Miniatures' Facebook page.

This video features an interview with Jonathan Ferguson, Curator of Firearms at the National Firearms Centre in Leeds, England. The centre, formerly the Pattern Room, has a historical collection dating back to 1631, initially established to standardize British military equipment. The collection, which moved locations several times before settling in Leeds, houses thousands of military firearms of British and international design, including numerous prototypes and rare variants. Ferguson highlights an early self-indexing revolver as a notable item. The video emphasizes the collection's significance as a publicly accessible resource and an exceptional experience for visitors interested in firearms history.

This video announces the return of King Henry VIII's armors for viewing at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. After a summer break at the Tower of London, the exhibit featuring these historical armors is back and accessible at a newly refurbished tournament gallery. The content seems to focus on the display and accessibility of these significant historical pieces.

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.