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The H&K G11, the rifle that could’ve changed modern warfare… but didn’t. Join Jonathan as he breaks down the G11’s wild internals, burst-fire sorcery, and why it never made it past the Cold War. 🔗 youtu.be/xPE0-6CqUP0?fe…

📢 4 days left to apply for our Digital Manager role 📢 We are looking for a creative digital storyteller to join our Exhibitions, Displays, and Digital team here in Leeds. This role oversees the development and delivery of innovative, high-quality digital experiences across

We can't get enough of Lord of The Rings at the museum Here, Curator of European Edged Weapons, Dr Iason Tzouriadis, is looking at some of the real world swords that could have inspired Anduril, Flame of the West. #lordoftherings #royalarmouries #sword #museum #history

Getting close up with some of our most beautiful armours, this time with the armour of William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke. Find this armour on the 2nd floor of the museum in Leeds. #royalarmouries #museum #history #armour #armsandarmour

Our Leeds site is closed to visitors from 19-22 May as we welcome 16,000 conference delegates to UKREiiF - the UK's largest property and infrastructure event. Outside of these days, we will remain open as usual while the build and take-down occur.

Caught out by history myths? We got you 👀 What other history misconceptions do you want to see us debunk? #royalarmouries #roman #history #museum #armsandarmour

We have a splendid silhouette for you all today. Give us your best guess at what you think this weapon is... or atleast, trying to be. It'll make sense. Join Jonathan at 16:30 to see if you were correct.

Was it a joke? A real prototype for law enforcement? Or just a pointed jab at Enfield’s SA80 program? Jonathan dives into the mystery, the mechanics, and the fascinating history behind this rare (and non-functional) oddity. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=9jVv3G…

Second World War Week at the Royal Armouries ⚔️ 24 May – 1 June 2025 FREE ENTRY | Booking Recommended Step back in time this May half-term as we mark 80 years since VE and VJ Day with a powerful week of live history, thrilling stories, and hands-on discovery for all the family.

Move over Romans, the Celts are taking the floor to debunk a common misconception... What other myths have caught you out before? #royalarmouries #history #museum #celtic #celts #armsandarmour

Step into the Colosseum... Gladiators Are Coming to Leeds! ⚔️ Unleash your inner warrior in this epic international exhibition – the UK premiere of a blockbuster journey into the world of ancient Rome’s fiercest fighters. - Real artefacts from Pompeii and the Colosseum -

May half term this week is marking World War Two on the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day. The daily programme includes live performances, battle stories and talks, plus a free museum trail and activity sheet. Find out more: royalarmouries.org/leeds/whats-on… #royalarmouries #ww2

We have another silhouette for you all this week. It's a long boi. That's all. Just kidding - we'll leave the expert guesses to you. Can you tell us what you think it is? Join Jonathan at 16:30 to see if you were right.

What’s a German musket doing with British military seals? And what does it have to do with the American Revolutionary War? Join Jonathan this week with a sealed pattern firearm that’s raising more questions than answers: youtu.be/TZEI8YfaKH4

As we continue our Second World War week, Fletch returns for #ObjectoftheMonth to spotlight a true icon of British WWII weaponry: the Bren gun. All part of our May half-term programme marking 80 years since VE Day and VJ Day, with: - Live performances - Battle stories & talks -

Three days remaining to visit our World War Two week for May half term. As we mark 80 years since VE and VJ day, reflect on the stories, sacrifices, and history that shaped a generation. #museum #royalarmouries #veday #vjday #ww2

A glimpse into history in action... This May half-term, we’re commemorating the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day with a powerful week of live performances, battle stories, and hands-on history and here’s a look at what visitors have experienced so far. We're also

Don't miss these articles in our new issue of Arms & Armour: Journal of the Royal Armouries, which are Open Access (free to all) ⚔️ 1) ‘Counting in tens. Cultural insights from the sole surviving mail hauberk with an integrated coif’ This article explores the only surviving