Lancaster Armoury Claimed

Lancaster Armoury is a company based in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, England, specializing in the creation of reproduction medieval armor and weapons. They have been serving the reenactment community for 40 years, and under current owner Matthew Finchen since 2017, have become a leader in passing on heritage metalworking skills.

• Specialization: Medieval reproduction armor and weapons, including historical pieces for English Heritage sites, as well as items for HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts), jousting, film, and theatre.
• Skill Sets: Specialists in sheet metal working, traditional blacksmithing, grinding, and polishing metals.
• Community Engagement: Actively involved in the medieval reenactment community, attending major UK events, and collaborating with historical channels on platforms like YouTube to inspire a wider audience in the industry.
• Addressing the Skills Shortage: Recognizing the rarity of skilled armorers, Matthew Finchen has taken innovative steps to train young armorers, including offering internships, to ensure the continuation of this ancient craft.