This video, Episode 7 of a series by the Royal Armouries, details the planning of a Tudor tournament, focusing on the procurement of weapons for the Field of Cloth of Gold in Brussels on May 22nd, 1520. Inspired by historical expenditure records, the episode recounts the adventures of Armouries staff traveling to what is now Belgium. The Field of Cloth of Gold was a significant diplomatic event between Henry VIII and Francis I, marked by extravagant displays and grand tournaments.
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