Saturday 18 March 2023

A wee visit

 En route to seeing friends in Skipton l stopped by the Royal Armouries Leeds. Leeds city centre is full of water and fascinating buildings-

View from inside the Royal Armouries.

A most impressive piece of art on the side of a building.

I didn’t have long so I concentrated mainly on the tournament section and the ECW section-

I do like the way that cavalry armour is displayed on horseback, gives a feeling of what it might be like to face a mounted opponent.
The look of the whole ensemble really caught my eye.
Tournament armour above and helms below.
Yet another fascinating illustration of a tournament joust with another cool ensemble.
Finally the wonderful Perry figures in the Agincourt diorama!

A brief but enjoyable visit, I’ll be back for sure.

10 comments:

  1. Looks like a place well worth visiting, and also worthy of a return trip!

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    1. Certainly is! Just missed a demonstration of two handed sword fighting on Friday.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. The Armouries are a brilliant venue , but sadly I haven't visited them for years.

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    1. Surely just a wee day out for you?
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. Terrifying to face a mounted opponent as a foot soldier I imagine! Wouldn't want to do it now either. Looks like a fun trip and city. Neat diorama too.

    Kind Regards,

    Stokes

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    1. Great place, see something new every time l go. Worth a visit next time you are over…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. I saw thr Agincourt display when it was at the Tower of London... really impressive

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    1. It is splendid, isn’t it!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Red and buff ECW Cavalry, always inspiring - reminds me of my first proper metal figures, Peter Laing 15mm Roundhead Cavalry https://collectingpeterlaing15mmfigures.wordpress.com/2021/10/22/peter-laing-15mm-english-civil-war-m501-mounted-trooper-in-helmet/

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  6. Glad to have reminded you of these splendid figures.
    It reminds me of the Ladybird book about Oliver Cromwell.
    Alan Tradgardland

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