What will be interesting in London

thomas hauschild · 14th April 2018, 06:01 PM

Hi

I will make a some day trip to london next month. My wife and daughter wanted to visit madame Tussaud.....and this will be absolute uninteresting for me. So I will have some time for myself and want to spend it with some far-eastern / indonesian bladed weapons. I think the wallace collection (?) which is only a short walk away could be a nice Idea ? Maybe there is an interesting dealer near by ? Any information will be welcome.

Thanks And best regards Thomas

Jens Nordlunde · 14th April 2018, 07:21 PM

How about the Royal Armmoury in Leeds? It is only one or two days away on a bike:-). Joke away, it may be worth a visit, alothoug I have never been there.

Rich · 14th April 2018, 08:07 PM

Also check the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum. Both are great.
Rich

Victrix · 14th April 2018, 08:46 PM

Imperial War Museum is good although perhaps more contemporary.

thomas hauschild · 14th April 2018, 10:10 PM

Thanks victrix and rich.

Best Thomas

Kmaddock · 15th April 2018, 12:34 AM

The Wallace collection is fantastic
Lot of Indian weaponry but also medieval armor as well
Greys antique center is v close by and has lots of dealers of all sorts, Centre is not open much on sundays though.
My favorite of contemporary Militaria is HMS Belfast.
Enjoy the trip.
Ken

14th April 2018, 06:01 PM	#1
thomas hauschild Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 139	What will be interesting in London Hi I will make a some day trip to london next month. My wife and daughter wanted to visit madame Tussaud.....and this will be absolute uninteresting for me. So I will have some time for myself and want to spend it with some far-eastern / indonesian bladed weapons. I think the wallace collection (?) which is only a short walk away could be a nice Idea ? Maybe there is an interesting dealer near by ? Any information will be welcome. Thanks And best regards Thomas

14th April 2018, 07:21 PM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	How about the Royal Armmoury in Leeds? It is only one or two days away on a bike:-). Joke away, it may be worth a visit, alothoug I have never been there.

14th April 2018, 08:07 PM	#3
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	Also check the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum. Both are great. Rich

14th April 2018, 08:46 PM	#4
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 710	Imperial War Museum is good although perhaps more contemporary.

14th April 2018, 10:10 PM	#5
thomas hauschild Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 139	Thanks victrix and rich. Best Thomas

15th April 2018, 12:34 AM	#6
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	The Wallace collection is fantastic Lot of Indian weaponry but also medieval armor as well Greys antique center is v close by and has lots of dealers of all sorts, Centre is not open much on sundays though. My favorite of contemporary Militaria is HMS Belfast. Enjoy the trip. Ken