England have never won a major global tournament, a depressing statistic their fans are keen to see consigned to history, but Paul Collingwood's side will go into the final full of confidence after an impressive all-round display.
Fourth seed Sharapova, who could face a semi-final match-up with Venus Williams, lived up to a fearsome reputation with an exemplary display against an opponent 10 years older.
In the final two galleries we are treated to an impressive variety of helmets and three stunning suits of armor, their display now inviting us to appreciate them more as works of art than functional objects.