Wallace Collection Armoury

14 pics.  Part of the Wallace Collection which also contains many notable works of art.

The armoury is on the ground floor.  I suppose, for the gentry, such items were as much a statement of status as utilitarian. There purpose may not be so admirable to a more enlightened world but the workmanship, its alternate uses and the attendant history are best not forgotten. 

There is more of this past and extraordinary workmanhip at the Tower of London/White Tower.

Henry IV’s Parrying Dagger

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March 30, 2016 | Categories: Central London, History, museums, Photography, places to photograph in london, Places to Visit, Travel, uk | Tags: armour, axes, daggers, helmets, henry IV, museum, swords | 5 Comments