The Hall of Steel is the architectural centerpiece of the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. This elegant steel and glass tower is unusual in that the double-glazed glass panels are fixed to an external stainless steel frame.
The displays on the stairwell consist mainly of 17th-century armour and 19th-century military equipment. There are over 2,500 items and they represent the largest mass display of arms and armour assembled since the 19th century.
The fashion for displaying arms and armour in geometrical patterns dates back to the late 17th century, when decorative displays were installed at the Tower of London, Windsor Castle and Hampton Court. The Hall of Steel display is based on those designs. *
* Information from the Royal Armouries Souvenir guide book
I still suspect you of visiting the International Space Station (or the Tardis). There is more to you than meets the eye.
HaHaHa.
You will have to wait and see what happens next
i find this very hi-fi, CP. at a glance, they hardly look like armour!
It is cleverly done.
I can imagine how interesting this would be to see, Cherry.
It is an interesting museum. I found some parts more interesting than others. The most modern gallery documenting street crime was quite unsettling.
Astonishing photos. It took me a few seconds to work out what was going on; fabulous!
On the different floor levels you can walk out into the space and see the arms and armour more closely.
Wow, what an incredible space.
I thought that when I saw it
I love that display at the Royal Armouries, it’s iconic. I’m going to see it again this month, as I booked tickets for the Jousting event on Easter Monday. As you can imagine, I’m very excited to see that.
I hope you enjoy the jousting event I will be visiting Winchester on that day