Two Children (2009) - Northern Film School

This film, produced by the Royal Armouries education team and the Northern Film School, explores the historical and societal reasons behind civil disobedience. It specifically draws parallels between the Poll Tax Riots of 1381 and the more recent 1991 riots, examining the underlying causes and motivations for public unrest and protest. The film is part of a series that connects museum collections to broader historical issues.

This video, titled "Republic (2010)", is a short film produced by the Northern Film School in collaboration with the Royal Armouries education team. The film uses the theme of a cross-country race to parallel and explore the nature of civil war. While firearms are not explicitly mentioned in the description, the collaboration with the Royal Armouries, a museum with extensive collections of arms and armor, suggests a potential thematic or contextual link, even if not directly about specific firearms in the film's narrative.

This video, "Warfare To Fairplay (2012)" from the Northern Film School, explores the historical evolution of sports and their connection to their origins in warfare. Produced in collaboration with the Royal Armouries, the animation draws inspiration from their extensive collection of arms and armor. The film specifically highlights the links between historical weaponry and the development of various sports, illustrating how martial activities have transformed into modern competitive games.

This video, 'Florence and the Soldier (2010),' produced by the Northern Film School in collaboration with the Royal Armouries, explores how Florence Nightingale revolutionized medical care during the Crimean Wars. The film highlights key aspects of the museum's collections through nine short, two-minute segments, focusing on historical medical practices and potentially the weaponry or equipment of the era. It aims to educate viewers on the impact of Nightingale's work.

This short film, "I Sat By (2009)", produced by the Northern Film School in collaboration with the Royal Armouries education team, explores the enduring themes of war and the soldier's role throughout history, using contemporary imagery. The film is part of a series designed to highlight aspects central to the Royal Armouries' collections.

This short film, "Suit (2009)" from the Northern Film School, explores the narrative potential of historical objects. It delves into a suit of armor to reconstruct a possible story behind its existence. The film was a collaboration between the Royal Armouries education team in Leeds and the Northern Film School, aiming to highlight core themes within the museum's collections. It's a creative exploration of history and storytelling through an object's perspective.

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.