Home Learning Hub: Tudors - Henry VIII's foot combat armour

This video from the Royal Armouries' Home Learning Hub focuses on the tonlet armour created for King Henry VIII for the Field of Cloth of Gold Tournament in 1520. It delves into the story behind the creation of this elaborate suit of armor, highlighting Henry VIII's desire to impress and the challenges faced by his armorers. The content is geared towards supporting home schooling for KS2 English and History students, offering an educational look at historical arms and armor.

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 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 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 from the Royal Armouries explores the historical wrestling match between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France at the Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520. Chris and Lauren from the York School of Defence reconstruct how the match might have unfolded, drawing upon their understanding of historical texts and martial arts. The event itself was a lavish diplomatic summit intended to solidify peace between the two nations, featuring numerous tournaments and displays of power and wealth. The video links to additional resources about Tudor power and the Royal Armouries.

This video features Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson in a 60-second challenge at the Royal Armouries to find three unique firearms: a Charlton Automatic Rifle, a Schwarzlose Model 1898 pistol, and an early SA80 prototype. They discuss unusual mechanical operations and limited historical impact, highlighting experimental designs like the Sterling 7.62mm prototype and the Mars .45 Automatic Pistol.

The Knight's Armament KS-1, designated L403A1 by the British Army, is a new AR-15 platform rifle adopted for specialized units like the Army Special Operations Brigade and Royal Marines. It features a 13.7-inch barrel, ambidextrous controls, and is equipped with a Vortex 1-10x LPVO and an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 for versatile engagement ranges. The rifle utilizes a KAC QDC/MCQ-PRT suppressor and is part of 'Project Hunter' to enhance interoperability with allied forces.

This video details the armor and weaponry of an 11th-century Norman knight, emphasizing the evolution of protective gear. It covers the padded undergarments, the mail hauberk constructed from thousands of iron rings, and the nasal helmet for head protection. The kite shield offered significant defense, while primary weapons included the lance and a one-handed sword.

This video explores a unique modernization attempt of the Martini-Henry rifle using Captain Harston's Patent Magazine. Jonathan Ferguson details the Mark IV rifle's features and the external magazine's mechanism, designed to convert the single-shot rifle into a five-round repeater. Despite its ingenuity, the system faced issues with reliability, high conversion costs, and was ultimately overshadowed by superior bolt-action designs like the Lee-Metford.