In June 1520 King Henry VIII took part in a joust as part of the Field of Cloth of Gold, a political summit and tournament. The Royal Armouries has invited modern jousters to Leeds to mark the 500th anniversary.
Meet the jousters Mike Collin, Luc Pétillot, and Marie Baron (published 18 June 2020)
Field of Cloth of Gold One of the most amazing political and... Read time: 2 minutes Find out more
Field of Cloth of Gold Curator’s view of the Capel Helmet from... Read time: 6 minutes Find out more
Field of Cloth of Gold An animated story by Extra Credits Read time: < 1 minute Find out more
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