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St Mary’s Church at Redgrave is hosting the event, called ‘People Power’, on September 30 from 10.30am-4pm, which will be led by lecturer Tania Harrington. June Shepherd, workshop organiser, said it would be the latest in a popular series of study days the church has run since 2007, covering everything from Richard III to First…
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Originally posted on Mid Anglia Group, Richard III Society: We all know by now that the Red Lion in Colchester was originally the White Lion because this was the emblem of the Howards but was renamed because the family was out of favour at James I’s accession. History definitely wasn’t on my mind today but…
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I can’t agree that Leicester is shamelessly “milking” Richard III for all he’s worth. On the contrary, it seems to me that it’s Richard in the driving seat, and Leicester is having to rush around to keep up with him! Not that Leicester is complaining. Why should they? Richard was an excellent king who knew…
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Here is an interesting article with some beautiful photography Note to my Ricardian friends. Joan Neville, wife to William Fitzalan Earl of Arundel and sister to Warwick the Kingmaker is buried in the Fitzalan Chapel, St Nicholas, Arundel. Their tomb and monument can be counted as among the most exquisite from that period of English tomb building.…
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It is perhaps not a well-known fact that during World War II, many priceless historical treasures were crated up and shipped out of London for safe storage. At least, I wasn’t particularly aware of something that now makes perfect sense. I found out about this whilst visiting Gloucester Cathedral and touring the amazing crypt beneath…
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An interesting article on one of the best preserved medieval streets in England. Note for my Ricardian friends. As the Shambles was originally where the butchers had their shops and also where the animals were slaughtered too with gullies either side down which the blood would flow I doubt very much that Richard would have…
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The following is taken from the site to which there is a link below. I am posting it because among the exhibits will be items concerning Richard III and Bosworth:- The iconic Hansom Cab will return to its ‘hometown’ as part of the National Heritage Open Days celebration. The two-passenger horse-drawn carriage will be back…
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We do know that Edmund Bonner , born in Worcestershire in about 1500, died in the Marshalsea Prison, today in 1569 and was buried secretly in St. George’s, Southwark. Rather like the head of Cardinal Morton, however, we cannot be certain that he remains there. As Bishop of London under Mary I, he (along with Cardinal…
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This enterprise by Historic England was drawn to my attention by an item on the BBC News channel. It certainly set me thinking. Just what place or thing would I nominate to represent the heritage of our land? So, I ask the same of you. Where or what will YOU choose?
The New Murrey and Blue blog 