"In town tonight!" - Well in Wyrley Today: June 2011

Saturday, 25 June 2011

Man-at-arms

The term man-at-arms primarily denoted a military function, rather than a social rank. The military function that a man-at-arms performed was serving as a fully armoured heavy cavalryman; though he could, and in English armies often did, also fight on foot. The man-at-arms could be a wealthy mercenary of any social origins, but more often had some level of social rank based on income, usually from land.

The terms knight and man-at-arms are often used interchangeably, but while all knights certainly were men-at-arms, not all men-at-arms were knights.

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Pewter Medieval Knight (on Horseback 13C) Suit of Armour # 7658

Pewter Medieval C15th. Knight with Pennant 4.25ins. Ancestors # 7706

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Pewter Medieval C16th. Mounted Knight 4.25ins Ancestors # 7689

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Pewter Medieval King on Horseback 4.25ins Ancestors # 7735

Pewter Medieval Knight on Horseback with Lance 4.25ins Ancestors # 7729

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Pewter Medieval Knight with Axe & Crest 4.25ins. Ancestors # 7705

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Ancestors Pewter Knight in Light Horse Armour C16th, # 7690

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Friday, 24 June 2011

The two sides of Henry VIII

English History has always been a fascinating subject. Henry VIII was one of the most memorable monarchs of our monarchs. These detailed Men at Arms Pewter Figurines help bring the subjects to life.

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The Tower of London exhibition marks 500 years since his accession, new research by the Royal Armouries in Leeds reveals the full scale of his gargantuan girth.

The twenty something Henry VIII was tall, muscle-bound and supremely fit - a talented athlete and a courageous jouster at the grand tournaments of the age.

His armour from that period reveals some impressive dimensions: a 32in waist and a 39in chest.

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He was an immense figure in the history of England. Just how immense, however, has finally been revealed after a study of his body armour exposed Henry VIII's extraordinary vital statistics.

It found that by the end of his reign the 6ft 1in Tudor king had a whopping 52in waist and 53in chest - enough to make him severely obese by modern standards.

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Henry VIII (r.1509-1547) was an attractive and charismatic man in his prime, educated and accomplished. He was an author and a composer. He ruled with absolute power. His desire to provide
England with a male heir—which stemmed partly from personal vanity and partly because he believed a daughter would be unable to consolidate the Tudor Dynasty and the fragile peace that existed following the Wars of the Roses—led to the two things that Henry is remembered for: his wives, and the English Reformation that made England a mostly Protestant nation. In later life he became morbidly obese and his health suffered; his public image is frequently depicted as one of a lustful, egotistical, harsh and insecure king.

In the last few years of his life, he was affected by ulcerous legs that turned gangrenous, he may have had syphilis and he may have had osteomyelitis possibly caused by a jousting accident.

When Henry died on January 28th, 1547, few mourned his death. He had become highly unpredictable in his final years and this alone made him more and more of a danger to those who were near to him

Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was Lord and later King of Ireland and claimant to the Kingdom of France. Henry was the second monarch of the House of Tudor, succeeding his father, Henry VII.

Besides his six marriages, Henry VIII is known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Catholic Church.

The range will expand by mid July and will expand further with a large shipment nearer the Christmas season.

These figurines make ideal gifts for the collector or connoisseur interested in our historical past..

Thursday, 23 June 2011

Pewter Knight range expands

History has always been a fascinating subject, These detailed Pewter Figurines help bring the subjects to life. Call to Arms is a brand of knights and famous figures that shaped our history.

The range will expand by mid July and will expand further with a large shipment nearer the Christmas season.

These figurines make ideal gifts for the collector or connoisseur interested in our historical past..

Only part of the existing range shown below Just Click on the Logo to see the full range held in stock at the moment..

Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Pewter Kings and Historical Figures

Modern technology applied to an ancient art form with staggering results. A range of pewter Kings and Famous Historical figures have just been added to the range we carry.
Figurines that encompass all the old craftsmanship, but by using modern methods, they are both stylish and have astonishing detail. Although all metal one can see the softness of the material cloaks, flags etc. All these figurines are produced to roughly the same scale, the standing figures approx.4.25ins. (Figurine that include horses are Larger and heavier).

These items are not a toys but a work of art for the connoisseur/collector.

This is an expanding range and below are a few of the latest figurines receipts. A further range will be received by mid July.

William Wallace Medieval Scottish Knight (Men at Arms) # 7739

All figurines are carefully packed in Styrene former and shipped in a presentation box
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