Battle of Bosworth
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“….Back during this time [1381] King Richard III was on the throne….” Quote taken from https://tinyurl.com/3558yumz. It would seem that the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, during which the famous rebel leader Wat Tyler was murdered, has become somewhat fashionable. Articles about it are frequently dropping into my in-box and there is even to be a…
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“….[Richard II] would be forced to meet with the protesters again to discuss their demands. During negotiations, a skirmish broke out resulting in the death of Tyler. In order to urgently placate the protesters, Richard appeared to concede to every one of their demands. The King’s promises were enough to stave off more rioting, and…
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This link—https://tinyurl.com/ycxfcmnu—is to a video about the archaeology and research that has been going on for a long time at the site of the Battle of Bosworth Field. This work has uncovered “….a multitude of incredibly well-preserved objects that provide new insight into where the Battle of Bosworth took place, what sort of weapons were…
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“….Four sculptures, set to be installed this weekend, will tell tales from the Battle of Bosworth and the death of King Richard III….The final two of the Bosworth 1485 Trail’s sculptures will be put in place on Saturday (23 August), forming part of a 12-mile (19.3km) path to mark the 540th anniversary of the battle….”…
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I happened to see a link to an article titled as above and thought it looked interesting. At first, I was appalled by the introduction, which included the following: ….His reputation has taken a number of beatings over the centuries due to a series of unfortunate incidents in which he played a central role. The…
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This is the fourth in our series of interviews with notable people associated with Richard III. Dominic preferred to write his replies and they are very long and detailed, so we have decided to publish in two parts. Don’t let the length of it put you off – it’s really worth reading! Dominic Smee: My…
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The usual old twaddle about Richard III….
The quoted paragraphs below are actually from an article about US politics (https://tinyurl.com/ruw9zrnj), and they are a masterclass in how to twist (medieval) history from this side of the Atlantic. I make no comment about US politics, but I do regard these paragraphs as bumf. For those who aren’t familiar with the word, it’s used…
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On Saturday, June 14, at 2pm, in Holy Innocents Church, Kidderminster, there is to be a talk by Eddie Smallwood exploring “….the history, traditions and mishaps of English coronations, from their medieval origins to modern-day ceremonies….” I know about the events from this link: https://tinyurl.com/4azh2eus. Organised by the Worcestershire Branch of the Richard III Society,…
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“….There is one line in Josephine Tey’s magnum opus, ‘The Daughter of Time’, that chills to the bone: “Tomorrow, a whisper may destroy you.” In the novel, these words ring true for Richard III, whose reputation is decimated by Tudor propaganda….” Oh, yes, how true, especially when the whispers come in a thunderous stage-managed torrent. Because…
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George, Duke of Clarence, is the often overlooked York brother, sitting as he does between Edward IV and Richard III. He was the one who didn’t become king, although he tried to pinch it from Edward IV, who eventually executed him as a traitor. On the whole George doesn’t get a very good press. He…
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