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The Royal Armouries' stunning collection of arms and armour
provides a unique historical perspective on visual and material
culture from across the world. Both intricate and elaborate, these
items are a magnificent testament to fashion, craftsmanship and
engineering throughout the ages. This book is filled with gorgeous
photography offering a glimpse into a world of firearms, armours,
swords and helmets. It includes an insightful essay by Karen Watts,
former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries and Knight of the
French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
The Royal Armouries is Britain's oldest museum, still partly housed
in its original buildings in the Tower of London. The core of the
collection is the medieval arsenal that was restocked by Henry VIII
and on show to privileged visitors as early as the reign of
Elizabeth I. After 1660, the general public was admitted and a
series of spectacular exhibits was set up, one of which included
instruments of torture and punishment. Since that time, they have
been one of the Tower's prime attractions, enhanced by the macabre
stories that surround them. This fascinating book sets these
instruments of torture and punishment in their proper context and
explores whether the Tower deserves its grim reputation.
The Royal Armouries is Britain's national museum of arms and
armour, and one of the most important museums of its type in the
world. Its origins lie in the Middle Ages, and at its core is the
celebrated collection originating in the nation's working arsenal,
assembled over many centuries at the Tower of London. In the reign
of Elizabeth I, selected items began to be arranged for display to
visitors, making the Royal Armouries heir to one of the oldest
deliberately-created visitor attractions in the country. This
fully-updated edition of the Royal Armouries guidebook is packed
with useful information and stunning photography, and is a perfect
introduction to the collection.
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Fort Nelson Guidebook (Paperback)
Royal Armouries; Text written by Jon Asbury; Preliminary work by Nick Hall
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R206
Discovery Miles 2 060
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Fort Nelson was built in the 1860s, as part of a chain of
fortifications protecting the great naval harbour of Portsmouth and
its Royal Dockyard from a feared French invasion. It now houses the
national collection of artillery, held in trust for the nation by
the Royal Armouries, with over 350 big guns and historic cannon on
display. Visitors can explore 19 acres of ramparts, outer
fortifications, secret underground tunnels and ammunition bunkers.
This fascinating guidebook is a perfect introduction to a
remarkable site.
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