On the way to York we called in at the Royal Armouries. This is one of my favourite museums, and we have visited lots of times. As always the best bits were the interpreters - actors who speak in role as historical characters. M was fascinated by Rifleman Harris of the 95th - and though I have read his story previously - it is wonderful to hear it being brought to life.
Being a Bank Holiday weekend - they had a great joust in the afternoon. It was Wars of the Roses - and we got M and B to cheer for the Red Roses - but we were well outnumbered (we were in Leeds after all) - and it was no surprise when Yorkshire won...
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