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1. Armouries in the Tower of London
A history of the Armouries at the Tower of London.
2. 16th – 17th century
History of the Armouries at the Tower of London during the 16th – 17th century.
3. Cast iron Tudor firearms
An analytical project to determine how a previously unknown firearm found on board the wreck of the Mary Rose was made.
4. Events
Over the past 1,000 years the Tower of London has been used as a menagerie, armoury, mint and prison. Today it is a flagship museum showcasing the Royal Armouries’ glittering collection of arms, armour and historical artefacts.
5. Tudor Gallery
A gallery telling the story of the Tudor period of English history.
6. King Henry VIII
A brief history of Henry VIII from the Tournament gallery at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
7. Medieval & Renaissance
A gallery shows the development of artillery and how gunpowder changed the nature of war.
8. First Floor
The first floor galleries contains: the Chapel of St John the Evangelist, the Royal Castle Gallery, the Royal Armour gallery.