Royal Armouries, National museum of arms and armour in Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom.
Description
The Royal Armouries is a national museum of arms and armor in Tower Hamlets, England. Several exhibition halls display cannons, medieval swords, helmets, and body armor arranged in thematic groups.
History
This collection began in medieval times when the Tower of London served as a royal armory where English rulers stored their military equipment. Over the centuries, the collection grew through conquests, gifts, and confiscations.
Culture
Visitors see armor and weapons from different parts of the world that were once worn at royal ceremonies or given as diplomatic gifts. Several rooms show how weapons became symbols of power and status long before they landed behind glass.
Practical
The museum in London sits inside the Tower of London, so visitors need a combined ticket for both attractions. The rooms are level and well lit, making it easy to view the objects.
Did you know?
Among the displayed pieces are props from modern films, including weapons used in well-known science fiction productions. The collection also includes the National Firearms Centre, which shows weapons from several centuries.
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