Arming the Knight
Paul Thompson
- Organisation:
- Guarderobe
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £80 plus travel
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 11th February 2026
- Tagged:
- 15Th Century | Medieval England | Medieval History | Archaeology
Arming the Knight involves a demonstration of undressing and then arming the notable Lancastrian knight Sir Thomas Tresham by his squire in to a full ‘harness’ of accurate replica mid to late 15th century armour, concluding with his weapons. It includes an explanation of the clothing and fashions of the day. We have performed this talk to groups such as WI, U3A, History and Archaeology societies.
Views: 9 | Enquiries: 0About Paul Thompson
Guarderobe offer professional Historical talks in costume with (sometimes original) replica objects from prehistory, Early Roman, Late Roman, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Anglo Saxon, Vikings, Normans, early Medieval, 15th century, Tudors, The Gun Powder Treason, English Civil War, Victorian Surgeon, Victorian Life, WW1 In the Trenches, WW1 Home Front, and several WW2 topics including RAF, Army (Early War, D-Day, Far East) and Civil Defence. We do not use slides but do need some tables and an audience.
We are both archaeologists and have worked in museums and in the field for many years so bring much experience, knowledge and some humour to topics. We have been giving talks for over 30 years in the Midlands.
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