Leeds Armouries...

At Leeds Armouries, I was most drawn to the older french weapons. Especially the swords. I really liked the intricate patterns on the handles and the amazing craftmanship, that created such beautiful work. Most were used for decorative weapons. Which i found interesting, because weapons would have been seen as a mark of wealth and hierarchy, and power. But now perceptions have changed, and we view them as scary, and dangerous, and associate them often with gangs.