THE ROYAL Armouries Museum in Leeds is hosting a series of special exhibitions and events to mark the centenary of the First World War.

Flagship of the summer’s activities is a presentation of The Final Charge by Atkinson Action Horses, from August 23 to 25.

The Final Charge is set on the battlefields of the First World War and follows brave soldiers on a journey through the fields of Europe.

Encountering enemy fire and terrifying obstacles, they will stop at nothing to make sure their task is complete.

The Final Charge is described as an exciting, high-energy stunt horse show not to be missed, and will include riders that appeared in Steven Spielberg’s 2011 film War Horse.

Tickets for the show are available from the Royal Armouries website.

During the summer and autumn the Royal Armouries will showcase weapons and armour used in battle during the First World War.

It will also tell the stories of those who fought for King and Country on the Western Front.

Curator of Firearms Jonathan Ferguson said: “We aim to demonstrate how developments in technology and tactics changed both the experience of the men fighting the war, and the face of warfare itself.

“From cavalry and bayonet charges in 1914, to the elite machine gunners of 1918, we will explore how various weapons and pieces of armour were conceived, how they were used, and how effective they really were.”

Bullets, Blades and Battle Bowlers is an exhibition running from September, which will portray the personal arms and armour of the First World War.

Visit royalarmouries.org for further information.