This is the intriguing story of the helmet, on display at Wiltshire Museum, which was worn by Sir Thomas Long of Draycot Cerne, Wiltshire, who fought beside King Henry VII at Bosworth during the turmoil at the end of the Wars of the Roses.
Made in Italy and adapted as military technology changed, the helm hung in the church at Draycot Cerne for centuries before being lent to the Museum for safekeeping by the Churches Conservation Trust.
This fascinating story was researched by Chris Dobson, who spent over 30 years working as a Master Armourer and expert restorer of armour and edged weapons. In 1995 he was appointed Master Armourer to the Royal Armouries. Having moved to Italy, he is an independent historian and author, writing about the art and history of Italy, most recently the little-known but stunning Medieval art of Piedmont.
This talk will be given by Wiltshire Museum Director, David Dawson.
Tickets: £4.50 (WANHS members - FREE). Booking essential to ensure we send the Zoom link.
Ticket sales close at 5pm on the day of the lecture.
Time: Start 7.30pm
Location: An online event, using Zoom webinar – the link will be emailed on the day of the lecture. If you book on the day of the lecture (before 5 pm), you will receive the link before 7 pm.