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This is the second You Tube video that Richard III Society has posted, debunking some of the myths regarding Richard. They are quite short, between five and just over ten minutes long. Here is this one: Who was Richard III? Busting the Mythology: 2. Did He Murder Hastings?
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If you go to this link https://tinyurl.com/5t4nyjfb, from which the above photograph is taken, you’ll learn of the following: “….The 2025 Season of monthly history talks and guided tours of St Matthew’s Church at Coldridge [Devon] re-start on Thursday, February 27…. “….Two tours will be held on the day, bookable in advance, starting at 11am…
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Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita) Costmary is an aromatic, perennial herb of the aster family. Costmary was a common ingredient in medieval tavern and kitchen gardens. It is also known as alecost, balsam herb, bible leaf, and mint geranium. The name ‘costmary’ comes from ‘costus of Saint Mary’ (‘costus’ is another plant). Also, in other languages, it is…
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This is an interesting, new collection of stamps depicting the armour of several different kings. As there is hardly any surviving armour from Richard’s period, he doesn’t feature, but the Tudors will be pleased – there are a few of Henry the VIIIth’s and one is most peculiar. Perhaps those in the know can tell…
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St Valentine’s Day has been celebrated on February 14th since the 6th century, but who was St. Valentine and why is his saint’s day associated with love? The Church actually recognizes three Valentines in its list of saints. Each St. Valentine had his feast day on February 14. So he could have been Valentine, a…
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Image by rawpixel.com Blog examining the recent research about the ‘Princes in the Tower’ The above link, on the Medieval History blog, examines the actual evidence revealed in the recent documentaries, regarding the fate of the ‘Princes in the Tower’. I quote a few parts here and have put in bold words I think are…
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Some of you may have read a previous post of mine, describing a ‘Mediaeval Feast’ I cooked a few years ago, basing some of the dishes on those served at Richard III’s Coronation. I thought you might like to try out some of the recipes from it, and others, for yourselves. Here is the first:…
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Click here for article The above link takes you to the whole story. It concerns King Harold II aka Harold Godwinson, my other favourite king, who had a lot in common with his descendant, Richard (see my previous post regarding this). They appear to have located the home of the king, often suspected of being…
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The above publication (link to home page https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015069006610&view=1up&seq=9&skin=2021) is full of interesting information about the London of the past, although I advise caution when it comes to the “facts” printed therein. While researching the royal residence in the city, known as Tower Royal or the Queen’s Wardrobe, I happened upon this on page 62:- The…
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