This video features Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries Museum testing the practical accuracy of a genuine Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1 T sniper rifle from World War II at distances up to 1,000 yards. The analysis explores the rifle's capabilities and performance, highlighting its effectiveness in its era. The video also promotes the."9 Hole Reviews" podcast, Slate Black Industries accessories, and Amazon affiliate links.
This video features Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms and Artillery at the Royal Armouries Museum, discussing the practical accuracy of the HK53, also known as the L101A1, at 500 yards. The discussion highlights the HK53's historical use by UK forces and police, despite being manufactured by Heckler & Koch in West Germany. The content is supported by sponsors like Kommando Store and Midway USA, with calls to action for newsletter sign-ups and Patreon support. It also provides a link to the Practical Accuracy Scoreboard.
This video offers an accessible virtual tour of the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, highlighting its extensive collection of arms and armour. Designed for inclusivity, it provides an immersive experience for those unable to visit in person, covering diverse galleries like Tournament, War, Hunting, Oriental, and Self Defence. The tour showcases over 8,000 objects spanning from the Stone Age to the 20th century, encompassing items related to war, sport, hunting, art, and popular culture. This curated video experience addresses the limitations of the 3D virtual tour by including an audio track with closed captions, making historical arms and armour accessible globally.
This video introduces the role of a Display Technician within the Royal Armouries exhibitions team. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at how museum exhibits are created and managed, focusing on the expertise involved in showcasing their extensive collection of arms and armour. The content aims to demystify the job and highlight the dedication of the team responsible for bringing historical artifacts to life for visitors.
Scarlett Parry of the Royal Armouries Museum shares her expertise on conserving historical arms and armour, with a specific focus on her work with mail shirts. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the museum's collection and the meticulous process of preserving these artifacts. It encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armour, visit the museum's website and social media, and ask questions in the comments.
This video showcases a historical firearm, the India Pattern Musket, from the Battle of Waterloo era. It features a slow-motion firing demonstration at the Royal Armouries Museum. The film also includes footage of the projectile's impact on ballistic gel, simulating its effect on a human body, offering a glimpse into historical ballistics and historical weaponry.
This video features a short interview with photographer Brian David Stevens about his exhibition 'They That Are Left'. The project, spanning 2002-2012, consists of 100 portraits of war veterans photographed each Remembrance Sunday after the Cenotaph ceremony. The exhibition is being shown at the Royal Armouries Museum Leeds as part of their First World War Centenary commemorations and will later transfer to Fort Nelson. The content focuses on historical commemoration and artistic representation of veterans' experiences.
This video, titled 'The Last Stand - Marc Wilson,' features the documentary landscape photography of Marc Wilson. His fine art work focuses on the genre of documentary landscape photography, specifically documenting the remaining physical remnants of war in the 20th century within the UK and northern Europe, such as military defence structures. The exhibition was held at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds.
This YouTube video introduces Stacey Evans, one of the participants in an upcoming jousting championship. The event is hosted at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. The video focuses on showcasing one of the 'Knights' preparing for this historical sporting competition.
This video, "Only Water Between (1/3)", presents a historical narrative intertwined with firearms, specifically highlighting the Great War soldier Jack Adam and the inventor Hiram Maxim, known for the machine gun. The story is based on original letters and memoirs from World War I, commissioned by the Royal Armouries Museum. It explores themes of love, life, and loss, with the fatally-linked stories converging due to the presence and impact of the machine gun.
This video showcases an exhibition of arms and armor from popular movies like Hellboy, King Kong, The Last Samurai, The Chronicles of Narnia, and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The exhibition was a collaboration with Weta Workshops and featured props and replicas from films where Weta supplied the weaponry and armor. It was held at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.
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