Mysteries of the ‘Royal Floor’ at Tutbury Castle….

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Tutbury Castle is being investigated by a team of young people from the Prince’s Trust, who have exposed a 17th-century floor. But Tutbury’s earlier history is mentioned, including Richard III’s 3-day visit from 22nd-26th October 1484. It is believed he went there to inspect building work, upon which £919 had been spent. I hope they’d spent it wisely!

http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/mysteries-of-the-royal-floor-at-tutbury-castle-begin-to-be-exposed-by-youngsters/story-29849151-detail/story.html


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  1. […] it was reported that a secret staircase some 600 years old was unearthed at Tutbury Castle in Staffordshire. Immediately the reporter leapt on the idea that  ‘Maybe Henry VIII walked […]

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