Field of Cloth of Gold

The Field of Cloth of Gold is the name given to a place between Guines and Ardres in France, near Calais. This was the site of the historic meeting between King Henry VIII and Francis I that commenced on this day in 1520.

A short video about the magnificent palace that Henry VIII had constructed at the Field of Cloth of Gold.


Fast Tube by Casper

A very detailed look at Henry VIII’s foot combat armour for the Field of Cloth of Gold tournament in 1520.


Fast Tube by Casper

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