Chris Dobson, a master armourer with extensive experience, offers insight into the real history of armour. He dispels common misconceptions such as the myth of the knight in shining armour.
Contrary to popular belief, armour was not overly heavy or cumbersome, but carefully engineered for mobility and protection, often proofed against weapons to ensure it worked in battle. The craftsmanship involved was highly specialised, governed by strict guild regulations, and included techniques such as colouring metal for both aesthetic and protective purposes.
Behind the craft lies a murkier side to the armour trade, linked to organised crime and influential networks which include Freemasonry. With a personal background shaped by his father’s role as a codebreaker at Bletchley Park during WWII, Chris is now retired from armour-making and turns his focus to art history, while he reflects on a career rooted in skill, secrecy, and historical truth.
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