Events
At each of our three museums there are different events to suit everyone, many of them have a theme related to the specialist areas represented by the collection items on display there.
In Leeds, not only can you see live horse shows, including jousting, but also falconry displays and live combat by knights in shining armour. There are also special exhibitions too.
At Fort Nelson there are big guns to see and hear. A field gun is fired every day on the parade ground as well as on special firing days. There are also large scale military tattoos, fly pasts and even underground Halloween events just for the kids.
The Tower of London offers visitor the opportunity to visit the home of the Royal Armouries in the White Tower. There are special handling areas of objects and other interactives, as well as special exhibitions.
To find out what’s on near you select a museum from the menu, regular events are in the menu while special events are shown below are can be found through the events calendar.
Events coming soon:
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Japanese Arms and Armour Seminar
20.09.2008 at LeedsIan Bottomley, former senior curator of Oriental arms and armour at the Royal Armouries, gives a fascinating insight into the traditions and techniques of Japanese armourers and swordsmiths.
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Soroptimists International Day of Peace
21.09.2008 at LeedsJoin the Soroptimists in their campaign for peace.
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Firearms of the American Civil War Seminar
11.10.2008 at LeedsMartin Pegler, former senior curator of firearms at the Royal Armouries, looks at the development of small-arms in the United States during the first part of the 19th century.
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Flashman Seminar
18.10.2008 at LeedsAs a tribute to the author, George MacDonald Fraser, who died earlier this year, this seminar follows the career of Sir Harry Flashman VC. This seminar examines the weapons he used, and those of his enemies.
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October Half Term
25.10.2008 to 02.11.2008 at LeedsAn action packed weekend to keep the kids out of mischief.
