Medieval

BATTLE OF BRITAIN During World War II, the Germans had organised the seaborne invasion of Britain (Operation Sealion) which depended on the German Air Force having control of the skies. Between the 10 July to 31 October 1940 the Royal Air Force defeated...

This ‘Milanese’ full-harness displays the characteristic robust and rounded appearance of armour produced in northern Italy throughout the 15th century. Armour of this type incorporates large and smooth glancing surfaces in its construction,...

The innovative A6 Medieval Magnetic Word Kit contains over 120 Medieval themed magnetic words. Use the words to create fun messages. The information card explains what each Medieval word means.

During Medieval times most coins were made by hand. An iron punch called a die was used to stamp out a pattern on one side of the coin. Two dies were needed for each coin, one showing the 'heads side' and one showing the 'tails'. A piece of silver or...

The coins reproduced for these earrings are taken from an original Edward III quarter-noble, a gold coin struck shortly after 1344. During Medieval times coins were made by hand using an iron punch called a die. Two dies were needed for each coin, one...

A catapult is a device used to throw or hurl a projectile a great distance. During the Medieval period, when castles and fortified walled cities were common catapults were used as a key siege weapon against them. Catapults were...

On 15th June 1215, the English barons forced King John to seal under oath the Magna Carta (Great Charter) at Runnymede, near Windsor. This document itemized the barons' complaints and intended reforms. Neither side complied with the Magna Carta's...

The Vikings were seafaring people from Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In texts such as the Icelandic sagas, the phrase 'to go Viking' implies participation in a raiding activity or piracy. The Viking Age in European history was from the late 8th to the...

The word knight means 'mounted warrior'. By the 100s a code of chivalry had been developed by which knights were expected to live. A knight was expected to defend his Christian faith, to behave honourably towards his enemies and to protect the weak and...

This shield shaped key-ring is decorated with three heraldic lions. It is a replica of a medieval pendant that would have been gilded and enameled. These pendants were worn on the harnesses of horses as decoration. The heraldic lions shield is made from...

This shield shaped pendant is decorated with three heraldic lions. It is a replica of a medieval pendant that would have been gilded and enameled. These pendants were worn on the harnesses of horses as decoration. In the Middle Ages, great war horses...

During the medieval period Knights in armour would decorate their shields with heraldic designs. These would be used to identify each knight either on the battlefield or during a tournament. Some of the most popular heraldic designs featured animals and...