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The UK summer might soon be over, but our #WhatisthisWeapon guessing game continues. As always, give us your opinion on what this mystery firearm could be. Catch Jonathan at 16:30 to see the grand reveal.

This week Jonathan examines craft-produced firearms and their historical context - the Mau Mau Guns. Watch it via the link: youtu.be/aGYnXInkdmk

Another *smashing* tournament of world-class jousting has come to a close 🐴 Here are a few moments from the final day... We'll see you at the next one ⚔️ #Joust #RoyalArmouries #Jousting #Leeds

Famously & falsely advertised as a firearm safe enough to give to children (spoiler: it was not), this weapon became a popular choice in 19th-century America. Find out more: Up In Arms with Firearms Curator, Lisa Traynor: youtu.be/XicoPMwW9FY #firearms #royalarmouries

Curator of European Edged Weapons, Iason Tzouriadis, takes us behind the armouries today with a 17th-century matching rapier and dagger combo. Keep an eye on our online shop as there will be replicas available soon. #royalarmouries #sword #museum #history #leeds

We're behind the scenes again in our edged weapons store looking at this uniquely inscripted Swiss baselard with Scot, Assistant Curator of Arms and Armour. #royalarmouries #museum #leeds #history #sword

Nothing is boring about this week's #WhatisthisWeapon. Tell us all you know about this obscure firearm, AND for the first time, the fastest correct answer wins a coveted 🏅 Catch the big reveal on YouTube at the usual time of 16:30.

We're recruiting a Volunteer Co-ordinator to grow our volunteering team across our three museums in Leeds, London and Portsmouth. 💰 £25.5k pa 📄 Full-time contract 🏠🏛️ Hybrid Position ⏰ Deadline 30 September 2024 🔗 cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/royalarmouries.

Take aim at our Crossbow Challenge this autumn 🎯 🔗 royalarmouries.org/leeds/whats-on…

Henry VIII:A Tudor athlete? Assistant Curator of Arms & Armour, Scot Hurst, is doing some myth busting today surrounding our Henry VIII armours... Which of our Henry armours is your favourite? #armsandarmour #royalarmouries #henryviii #tudor #armour #museum #history

Today's mystery firearm will probably need the greatest detectives amongst you to figure out 👀 And just because we're nice, we're going to give you a helping hand. It's NOT a Colt. Tune in at 16:30 on YouTube for Jonathan's reveal.

Fairy tale or firearm? This week's episode is about the legally dubious Klett & Grimm Revolver. Watch it here: youtu.be/tTWPbc4Untw

Fancy swinging a sword around for a job? We are hiring a live interpretation assistant to join our events team. 💰 £22.1k pa 📄 Full-time contract ⏰ Deadline 7 October 2024 Apply now: cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/royalarmouries… #museum #museumjobs #royalarmouries #history

The golden sun began to set and the court of Camelot was convened ⚔️ We'd like to thank all those who made it to our first ever evening joust: the Twilight Tournament, and made it a special event for all.

Don't miss our latest episode of Up In Arms with curatorial assistant Christian Wellard, featuring the *ultimate* French shotgun: Watch here: youtu.be/6QCGgm1_8hU #armsandarmour #royalarmouries #museum #history

Serving curatorial realness fr. #museum #history #royalarmouries #genz #armsandarmour

Curator of European Edged Weapons, Iason Tzouriadis, takes us behind the armouries today with a 17th-century matching rapier and dagger combo. Keep an eye on our online shop as there will be replicas available soon. #royalarmouries #sword #museum #history #leeds