Royal Armouries: Press Releases

Fort Nelson wins £2 million Heritage Lottery Grant - Sat, 29 March 2008 at 09:00

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Royal Armouries Museum at Fort Nelson in Hampshire will undergo a £3.5 million revamp after winning Heritage Lottery Grant.

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Queen's Golden Jubilee Trophy winner announced! - Sat, 22 November 2008 at 06:38

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:38:00 GMT

Eleven of the world’s top jousters met during the August Bank Holiday weekend to compete for the most coveted Queen’s Golden Jubilee trophy. Reigning champion, Dutchman Arne Koets failed to retain his title which was won by Steve Charlton.

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Royal Armouries Grand Military Tattoo celebrates national pride! - Sat, 22 November 2008 at 06:38

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:38:00 GMT

Beat the late summer blues and enjoy all the pomp and circumstance of the Royal Armouries Grand Military Tattoo on Saturday, September 6.

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Anti-violence message to schoolchildren - Sat, 22 November 2008 at 06:38

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:38:00 GMT

Archers shooting medieval bows in authentic period costume will reinforce a powerful message to young people at a milestone educational event at The Tower of London on Wednesday (October 8). A photocall will be conducted at 12 noon on the day.

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Royal Armouries Grand Military Tattoo takes to the skies! - Sat, 22 November 2008 at 06:38

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:38:00 GMT

One of the South coast’s biggest events, the Royal Armouries Grand Military Tattoo, takes to the skies on Saturday, September 6 this year with an aerial theme to mark the 90th anniversary of the creation of the Royal Air Force.

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A Dynamic Alliance - Sat, 22 November 2008 at 06:38

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:38:00 GMT

A Memorandum of Cooperation between Royal Armouries Museum and the University of Huddersfield will be signed. Knights in armour will join dignitaries to witness the new partnership between the two organisations.

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Grand Military Tattoo Falls Victim to Weather - Sat, 22 November 2008 at 06:38

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:38:00 GMT

Torrential rain and high winds forced the cancellation of one of the South Coast’s biggest annual events on Saturday – the Grand Military Tattoo at Fort Nelson.

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Statue of Edward I looks familiar - Sat, 22 November 2008 at 06:38

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:38:00 GMT

Royal Armouries Librarian Stuart Ivinson was stunned when he looked into the eyes of a remarkable bronze statue of Edward I, sited close to Hadrian’s Wall, he was amazed to see that the famous King’s face closely resembled his own!

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Historic Fort Nelson to get a £3.5m revamp - Sat, 22 November 2008 at 06:38

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:38:00 GMT

The public are invited to have their say over £3.5 million plans for Fort Nelson facelift.

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Orc Set to Have a Rail of a Time in York - Sat, 22 November 2008 at 06:38

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:38:00 GMT

Photo call – Train passengers on the 11.05 from Leeds to York are in for a shock next Tuesday (21 October) as a gruesome Orc, like those from the blockbusting Lord of the Rings trilogy, is set to board the train for its first day trip to York.

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