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Royal Armouries Museum: Monarchs – Charles II

August 24, 2019 @ 10:00 am - August 26, 2019 @ 5:00 pm

At the court of the ‘Merry Monarch’
24th August – 10:00 am – 26th August – 5:00 pm
Free entry

This bank holiday weekend join us at the court of King Charles II and meet the ‘Merry Monarch’.

Nickname: The ‘Merry Monarch’
Lived: 1630 – 1685
Reigned: 1660 – 1685
Ruled: England, Scotland, and Ireland

Son of a deposed king, on his return from exile after the bloody British Civil Wars he established a lively, hedonistic court in stark contrast to Oliver Cromwell’s puritanical era.

Themed weekend features

  • costumed characters
  • live and authentic combat demonstrations
  • talks
  • tours
  • object handling sessions
  • Cavalry riding skills horse shows

    King Charles II will also be hosting special cavalry riding skills horse shows in the outdoor arena. Time 12 – 3pm. Tickets can be pre-booked

Details

Start:
August 24, 2019 @ 10:00 am
End:
August 26, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
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