Two swords – Ipswich Museum

For this episode, I revisit a museum featured in season 1 – Ipswich Museum. This time, Tim Rousham from the visitor services team at the museum discusses two pattern-welded swords from the 9th century AD. Tune in to this episode to learn more about designing beautiful and effective swords and how their shape changed over time and why.

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Close-up of the swords
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The pommel of the Kersey Sword
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The Kersey Sword under x-ray

 

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The Orwell Sword under x-ray
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Modern example of a pattern-welded blade

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