The eyes of most boys would light up if they walked into this room. It is a collection of weapons and memorabilia the larger part being weapons and guns from over 700 years. As many have been used in anger they are far from being ‘boys toys’.
The collection is located in the Tower Room at Ripley Castle, Yorkshire. The castle has been the home of the Ingilby family for over 700 years. Castles and Stately Homes across the U.K. are great places to visit, some large grand Houses of much style, others more rugged Castles built to defend the owners. But often we forget just how important to our countries history these family’s were. The Ingilby family is one such family, Ripley Castle is still their home, a real family who’s history will be forever linked to defending our Kings and Queens over all those years and at times paying the ultimate price.
You can find out more at: http://ingilbyhistory.ripleycastle.co.uk/index.html or just Bing Ripley Castle.
23rd January
© David Oakes 2014
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