The armour collection at the Wallace collection.

This is a London Branch event organised and run by our London  Branch for  members of the London and Kent Branches. 

This is a joint event with the London Materials Society (LMS)

Overview:- The collection of princely arms and armour is one of the jewels of the Wallace Collection. Although some objects were meant for combat, many are beautiful examples of the armourer’s art and were made for rulers and nobles across the world, from Shah Jahan, Mughal emperor, to Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor.

Our host:- Dr Tobia Capwell is Curator of Arms and Armour at the Wallace Collection, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and a Freeman of the Armourers Company of London. He is a distinguished author, has curated many special exhibitions on arms and armour at the Collection and is a historical advisor to feature films and television shows. 

Event poster can be downloaded  here

To register your interest and book a place, please email the London Branch Programme Secretary at alkden57@gmail.com

Please indicate in your email if you would like to join the group for lunch in the café prior to the tour.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal.

Additional Information:

• Please meet at 1:50pm for a prompt start at 2pm
• The tour will last 1 hour followed by an informal discussion with our host . 
• Lunch and refreshments are available to purchase in the café (book a table online  website https://www.wallacecollection.org)
• Spaces are limited and priority will be given to members.
• Registration for this event will close 24 hours before the start.
• Registration details maybe shared with our Branch volunteers and hosts to help facilitate this event.