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. 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.

4. Tudor Gallery

A gallery telling the story of the Tudor period of English history.

5. 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.

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. Henry VIII: Arms and the Man

Here we feature the latest publication by the Royal Armouries.

9. KS2: The Tudors

These packs include a QCA planning grid, and six weeks worth of classroom resources. All can be printed and photocopied for your use.

10. Henry VIII: Dressed to Kill

A stunning new exhibition in the iconic White Tower at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London.

Opens April 2009

11. Art: The Tudors

Combine your study of the Tudors with an engaging creative art session. Using our collection of unique artefacts can reveal the Tudor world in fascinating & unexpected ways.

12. Execution swords

Beheading by sword was popular on the Continent, whereas the axe was more commonly used in England.

13. Block and Axe

For important state prisoners or people of noble birth, executions were carried out by beheading. This was considered the swiftest, least brutal method.

14. Game zone

Welcome to our game zone where you can play games created by the Royal Armouries and some created for us.