Armourer • Sculptor •Tailor • Engineer : Fred Ryall
Ryall Armouries offer bespoke reproduction, or new design, couture suits of armour for
individual needs. Clients receive a highly detailed, tailored level of quality with a contemporary professional approach.
Owner Fred Ryall uses both traditional and modern production techniques, and since 2008 has worked with museums,
hobbyists and collectors to building a reputation for real quality and service. Each commission benefits from hours of research
and development and Fred is always keen to explore new ground. Whether you plan to joust professionally, or simply to own something beautiful
in your home, you will not regret a commission to Ryall Armouries.
Armourer and sculptor, Fred Ryall came to armouring
from an art/design background focused on sculpture, special effects and some puppetry. He started toying
with historical metalworking through a family interest in re-enactment, but soon a fascinating hobby grew
into a real business! After help and startup guidance from
the Princes Trust
he became an "ambassador" for them, promoting the
the creative market to younger business people. He won a 2009
Great Business Idea
from Shell UK's 'Livewire Awards scheme.
The Armouries have had three known write-ups in the press (2 National). Still in his early 20's Fred is believed to be the youngest professional armourers
internationally. He seeks to continue to build up metal sculpting skills; he hopes become as good a craftsman the historical masters who inspired him.
Today Fred is recognised as a name in quality; one of England's premier bespoke armourers, noted for an
eye for detail, and comfortable organic forms. Beyond historical armour, Fred offers a wide range of skills
making props and creative design solutions. His varied portfolio ranges from cyborgs to
Victorian steam punk style lighting. A strange or fantastical idea can be become a practical solution using from Ryall Armouries.
Important safety issues about armoured fighting.
Reproduction steel armour is made to mediaeval pattern and provides only the level of protection of that
era. In particular it may not completely stop a higher velocity, or a sharpened weapon. An incomplete set of armour could allow penetration of a
weapon during real or simulated fighting and you must take special care until your equipment is complete. You should wear my armour for fighting
or jousting only in the context of a properly supervised event, using appropriately moderated weapons, and preceded by careful assessment of
risk by an experienced person.
Any other usage is completely at your own risk
