Episode 6: How to Plan a Tudor Tournament: 'Mills and Miracles'. Oudenburgh, 15th May 1520
This video, Episode 6 of a series by Richard Pellande from the Royal Armouries, details the planning and procurement of weapons for the 1520 Field of the Cloth of Gold. Inspired by an archive of expenditures, the episode focuses on the activities in Oudenburgh on May 15th, 1520. It explores the historical context of diplomatic summits between England and France and the extravagant displays of royal power, including jousting and combat. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, aims to bring their collection to life through historical narratives and demonstrations.










