medieval life
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TimeOut has compiled a list of the most beautiful places in the United Kingdom. They say: “Just take a glimpse at our new guide to the UK’s 16 most beautiful places to visit. The top four places on our list are occupied by a Welsh seaside town, a Cornish island, a Peak District cave and…
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Grantham’s Medieval Onion Fair is here again on 10th October, courtesy of Richard III having granted permission back in 1483. You can read more about the fair here: https://tinyurl.com/3khw8syv Good Old Richard! Thanks to him a lot of fun is still to be had here in the 21st Century. Mind you, he might have been…
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The Tower of London is giving up some of its best-kept medieval secrets. In the most significant dig inside the fortress in a generation, archaeologists have uncovered up to 50 human remains, lost chapels, and a trove of rare artefacts beneath the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula. Read more here: https://shorturl.at/leGSV
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Here’s what they say: 📢 STOP PRESS! 📢 We are THRILLED to announce that our wonderful proof of concept short film, A Taste of Loyalty, has found a new home. On the 2nd of October, King Richard III’s birthday, our film will be released on streaming service YOREFLIX – The Home of Historical Drama. For…
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On Sunday 5th July, the Richard III Society hosted a study day about Edward of Middleham, England’s forgotten Prince. The first presentation was by Philippa Langley, and there was so much information it was incredible! She referenced Annette Carson’s and Marie Barnfield’s research regarding the dates of birth and death of Edward, and also her…
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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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The 15th century tower of St Nicholas’s Church, Canewdon, rises on high ground. Legend has it that while the tower stands tall and firm, six witches will be found living in Canewdon village, three in silk and three in cotton (i.e. three rich and three poor). It is said that every time a stone falls…
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There are actually very few ‘English’ names that originally arise from Old English / Anglo Saxon. My own comes from the bible, so Hebrew, and is the feminine form of John, which means ‘God is gracious’. What about Richard? As a name it has been popular here for centuries (if not in the Royal family),…
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Ian Churchward’s Blog 24th May 2026 On Monday afternoon The Legendary Ten Seconds played a set of Ricardian songs at Waldon Point, St Luke’s Road South in Torquay. I sang and played the guitar, Elaine sang and Lord Zarquon played his Memotron keyboard. Elaine sang the lead vocals on King in the Car Park…
