1. Henry VIII: Dressed to Kill
    1. Visiting Henry VIII: Dressed to Kill
    2. A King's guide to armour
      1. Best times to ‘armour up’
      2. Dressing to impress
      3. Memorable battles from Henry’s reign
    3. Fun and games
    4. Armour glossary: what goes where?
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A King's guide to armour

Find out how Henry VIII’s suits of armour helped him


Armour for protection in sport and war
  1. Best times to ‘armour up’
    Find out why Henry VIII needed armour for protection.
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  2. Dressing to impress
    Read how Henry's stylish armour helped his rule.
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  3. Memorable battles from Henry’s reign
    Henry VIII didn’t shy away from conflict. See our quick overview of warfare in Europe during his reign.
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