Join Assistant Curator, Scot Hurst, on Up In Arms this week as he takes a look at the rise and fall of the famous Osprey body armour used by British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Watch here: #royalarmouries #armsandarmour #armour #history #museum

Your eyes are not playing tricks - that is indeed our very own Live Interpretation Coach Andy Deane providing his combat knowledge on IGN for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. If you'd like to experience a medieval combat demonstration in-person (you might even get to see Andy too) then head down to our Museum. Watch the full thing here:

We are hiring a part time Retail Assistant! 🛍️ Working Saturday and Sunday based in Leeds, the chosen candidate will deliver the highest level of customer service, proactively promote our retail products, and generate revenue for the museum. Find out more and apply here: #museum #museumjobs #retailjobs #heritage #royalarmouries #leedsjobs

From the national news to Downing Street, now to the Digital Culture Awards, our TikTok content has been slaying all over the country 📱 We're thrilled to announce we have been shortlisted in the Digital Content category at this years Digital Culture Awards, alongside 4 other amazing entries. Regardless of the outcome we are delighted our content has been recognised for the shortlist, and look forward to finding out the results in March. Find out more about our category: #DigitalCultureAwards #digitalcontent #socialmedia #tiktok #heritage #museum @ace_dcn @ace_national

Squid Game, A-Team, Train to Busan... it has a respectable screen history, but have you ever heard of the Daewoo K2? If not, you're in luck - as Jonathan gets hands on with the South Korean service rifle. Catch it here:

Ok folks, time for another #WhatisthisWeapon silhouette. You know what to do, comment, guess, speculate, say it's cake. Join Jonathan at 16:30 on YouTube to see if you were right.

RT @JCPinWestYorks: Digital Manager Cleaner Registrar in Leeds @Royal_Armouries #LeedsJobs Click:

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For anyone looking for something fun to do this coming half term with the family.. come join us!

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month at the Royal Armouries with our 'Queer-ying the Museum' event🌈 Join us on Saturday, 1st March, for a thought-provoking exploration of the Royal Armouries collection through a queer perspective with drag king performances, acted interpretations, and guided tours. Whether you choose to attend a single event or take part in the full day of activities, all are welcome. All events are free and drop-in, except for the self-defense workshop, which requires advance booking. 🔗 Learn more & reserve your spot: Image ©Irina Popa and MAH Geneva #LGBTQHistoryMonth #QueerArt #MuseumEvents #InclusiveHistory #RoyalArmouries

Are you ready to experience a super half-term event? 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ This February you can meet your heroes, hunt for supers and create your own comic strip – before joining in with the action at the Superhero Academy. Book ahead before you visit. Grab your cape – it’s time to save the world:

Ultimate excitement for our squire today unboxing My Lord's mail... Check out the full unboxing over on @RoyalMailStamps YouTube channel here: And get your hands on the stamps now: #royalarmouries #royalmail #stamps #museum #history #armsandarmour

Object of the Month is back for 2025! January's object is brought to you by Visitor Services Supervisor Guy Churchouse, and it's an iconic one... The Duke of Wellington's telescope may not be a weapon or piece of armour, but played a significant role in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. #royalarmouries #armsandarmour #waterloo #dukeofwellington #museum #history

Luger what we have here. Or better yet, listen to Jonathan explain all in tonight's episode:

Another day, another silhouette. Back to our usual format this week - we have a interesting episode in store at 16:30 on YouTube. Can you tell us what you think it is?

You may know Wilkinson Sword today for their razors, but did you know their origins? This blade has a particularly crazy backstory... #royalarmouries #museum #history #wilkinsonsword

With a collection *this* good it can be hard to pick favourites... but here are some contenders ⚔️ What's your favourite item in our collection? #royalarmouries #museum #history #armsandarmour

We have a treat for you today, an Edged Weapons Expert + Firearms Expert collab over on our YouTube channel ⚔️ You won't want to miss this one, watch now: #museum #history #armsandarmour #royalarmouries

Capes at the ready 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Our Superhero half-term event returns with an action-packed week of combat demos, special effects shows, catwalks, plus meet and greets with your favourite costumed characters. Book your free general admission ticket which gives access to our always on free activities. We also have 3 different superhero shows that can be booked in addition to your general admission ticket at a cost of £3 per person. More info can be found and tickets can be booked here:

We're Hiring! 🚨 Join our dynamic Collections, Learning, and Research team as a Registrar. If you're passionate about collections and want to make an impact then you can learn more about the role and download the application form via the link below: