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Leicester Cathedral was glowing with anticipation. Candles flickered, banners rustled, and the Richard III Society had totally filled the place with faux‑medieval decorations that looked suspiciously like repurposed craft‑store purchases. Richard drifted proudly through the nave, his cape shimmering: he was like a mischievous youth who had been waiting centuries for this moment. Anne followed…
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There is a public vote for the best sculpture and one of those shortlisted is a stylised sculpture of Richard III, at Sutton Cheney, where he may have prayed the night before Bosworth. The figure is kneeling and is meant to show him contemplating the uncertain future ahead and his responsibility to his lineage and…
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Oh no! Not the return of the Tudors! Well, luckily, it’s not the actual Tudors who are returning – just their crown. The Tudor Crown has made a comeback since King Charles III’s accession to the British throne. Also known as the ‘King’s Crown’, ‘The Tudor Crown Imperial’ or ‘Henry VIII’s Crown,’ the Tudor Crown…
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No, I’m not talking about the World Cup but something even more exciting! The Bayeux Tapestry is returning to the UK for the first time in almost a millennium – and the ancient artefact will be the centrepiece of what is anticipated to be the British Museum’s most popular exhibition ever. Possibly created as a…
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With thanks to Ian Churchward. From Ian’s Blog 15th March 2026 An interview with the actor Jack Anthony of Anthony-Hamilton Productions in which he tells about his Prince Richard of Shrewsbury film project. ( not to be confused with the USA actor of the same name who was born in California ) 1.…
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Later this year, in 2026, the Bayeux Tapestry will be on loan from France to the UK and displayed at the British Museum. Did you know though that the UK has its very own, almost exact, replica created by an industrious group of Victorian women? It can be found in Reading Museum, only half an hour…
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Anthony the Great (c. 12 January 251 – 17 January 356) was a Christian monk from Egypt, revered since his death as a saint. He is also known as the Father of All Monks. The biography of Anthony’s life by Athanasius of Alexandria helped to spread the concept of Christian monasticism. He is often erroneously considered…
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Oh, I do get tired of all this Richard II bashing. Here’s the latest to spoil my morning tea: https://tinyurl.com/spr5me98. It’s as stupid as all the Richard III bashing. Yes, the Wilton Diptych (see above) is a picture of Richard II as a child, and yes, it seems to have been commissioned when he was…
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Later this year the Bayeux Tapestry will be coming to London on loan from France for the first time in almost a millennium. It is believed to have been fashioned by English embroiderers (it’s not really a Tapestry, but an Embroidery) possibly in Canterbury. It was probably commissioned by Archbishop Odo, the brother of William…
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With permission of Kim Harding A last-minute change of speaker meant the frosty weather chimed perfectly with Kim Harding’s talk on ‘Medieval Winter’ on Monday 18th November 2025. Our centrally-heated homes and internet-driven prep for Xmas can’t compare to the hardships endured by medieval folk: a poor harvest, limited food storage and bitter cold meant…
