Armour in the Keep ( article magazine No 43 2006 )

 Do you remember when the Hall in Dover Castle looked like this ?

All the armour in the keep was taken by the amoury to Leeds in 1988 as the castle was too damp. The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds was opened in 1996 as the new home for the national collection of arms and armour. Each of the five themed galleries covering War, Tournament,   Self-Defence, Hunting and the arms and  armour of the Orient offers something to captivate every visitor - Henry VIII's  tournament armour for instance, the replica Edwardian Gun Room, or a chance to shoot a crossbow. There is an exciting combination of spectacular displays, dramatic interpretations, live action events, interactive technology and thrilling exhibitions.

 The fun and excitement continues outside in the summer months where you can enjoy skilled   demonstrations of jousting,  falconry and horsemanship. By watching their expert gunmaker in the Craft Court, you can discover how history was made. You can also see the animals at close  quarters in the Menagerie.

Our address:

Royal Armouries Museum

Armouries Drive

LEEDS

LS10 1LT  UK