ALADDIN'S CAVE OF ARCHERY - WORLDS GREATEST COLLECTION - PART 1

A TRIBUTE to Mr BILL TERRY (Collector) 1933 - 2023.
The largest collection of Archery Memorabilia accumulated by Bill over a period of 60 yrs. This includes 2633 different Bows, Arrows, Medals, Trophies, Historical Silverware, Uniforms from the Royal Company of Archers, 300 - 400 + Oil Paintings and Prints, 2 Bows from Tutankhamun's Tomb donated and displayed. Items presented by Royalty, especially Queen Victoria, who was also a dedicated Longbow Archer. The passed Queen Elizabeth II being the patron of The Royal Toxophilite Society. There are many personal items of interest from families presented for care and display only that form part of this Collection. This includes a large library of Archery Books, many dating back to the 16th century, 1st editions written for another keen archer King Henry VIII. In Bill's words this was "The West Kent Archery Collection". The Collection needs to be seen, it is of National Heritage, the workmanship carried out by skilled Bowyers, Fletchers, Silversmiths and other contributing tradesman is clearly visible within this film. Unfortunately with Bill's passing in August 2023 he was unable to find a Trust or large enough home to preserve this collection for posterity, heritage and learning.
Bill Terry had spent a lifetime building this collection of Archery Memorabilia and Artifacts. His commitment, dedication and love of archery is there to be seen. The film was narrated by him shortly before his death.
It was Bill's dying wish that this collection would stay together.