The Perfect Gentleman Issue 1 - March 2016 | Page 39

Cultural Gentleman
Each of the several rooms in the arms and
armour collection showcases several sets of
harness, the full armour one associated with
European knights and men-at-arms. Most
strikingly a mounted figurine dominates one
room, with both rider and horse sporting
beautiful 15th century German armour.
The Wallace Collection frequently puts hosts
events and the Arms and Armour curator,
Tobias Capwell often collaborates with experts
and martial artists to show the collection in
new and unusual ways. There are also
frequent lectures and demonstrations which
allow for more than just browsing.

The Collection is also home to a very
pleasant restaurant, although it can get
rather busy. Those with limited time or
wanting something less formal would
probably do better to visit one of the smaller
cafes nearby.
The Wallace Collection is in Manchester
Square, just behind the Selfridges
department store. It is a short walk from
Bond Street underground station on the
Central and Jubilee lines. It can also be
reached by the number 13 and 139 bus
routes, via the Wigmore Street/Orchard
Street stop. Entry is free, although donations
are requested.

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