Richard III
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Perkin Warbeck remains an enigma. Without any ultimate proof of his true identity, I can’t take one side or the other, because I’m really not sure. But I do lean toward believing he really was Richard of Shrewsbury, the younger of the “Princes in the Tower”. This article—https://tinyurl.com/y8c95suy—is all about him, but in a few…
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Mediaeval people cherished chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) for spring cleansing, digestion, and boosting the mood, symbolising new life with its flavour, similar to anise. It was used in soups, particularly Lenten ones, teas, and as a digestive aid, sometimes as a magical form of protection . It was called ‘myrrhis’ because it smelled similar to myrrh,…
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From the Richard III Society: From late January 1484 to 20th February 1484, Richard III’s only parliament was held. To find out more about Richard as a lawmaker and some of the laws he enacted, visit : https://richardiii.net/richard-iii-his-world/his-life-and-death/a-progressive-and-enlightened-lawmaker/
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From The Richard III Society: News of new event for A Taste of Loyalty, taking place at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester on 22nd January at 5.00pm: YOU ARE INVITED! Richard III has been buried beneath myth for over five centuries. A Taste of Loyalty seeks to exhume the man beneath the…
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Is it here already?!Yes! 😀 – our Study Day 2026 is heading towards us even through the wind, snow and rain of January!😀 From today, tickets are available for the 6th Northern Dales Study Day which will be taking place in St Mary’s Parish Church, Barnard Castle, on Saturday 25th April. If you have been…
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“….At Bosworth in 1485, Richard III’s fall from his horse marked the collapse of his kingship….” Hmm, that’s debatable. According to the Tudorised so-called “history ” that’s dominated relentlessly ever since 1485 , Richard’s downfall began from the moment he stole his elder nephew’s throne, murdered both nephews, executed Hastings and others without trial, etc.…
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Britain is full of old Christmas traditions, some that have continued through the centuries and some that (sadly) have faded away. But others have been revived, among them the medieval Crying Christmas of Lincoln, which has the City of Lincoln Waites to thank for its reappearance. See here https://tinyurl.com/4bszwaxc. Lest you jump to conclusions about…
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A receipt for the payment of 400 long pikes dated 16th December 1487 is held in an archive in Lille. These pikes were to be distributed to pikemen under the command of a knight from Germany called Martin Schwartz to serve the nephew of Margaret of Burgundy, son of Edward IV at the battle of…
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Do you feel tired and often need a snooze? Perhaps your sleeping habits are out of sync with nature. Previously, people slept differently from the way we do now. The idea of eight hours sleep in one go was unheard of. In the Middle Ages, the night was divided into two parts: the first sleep…
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All the best Christmas feasts included a Greyt Pye. It could contain many different meats, so you can choose for yourself which you include. Serves 6-8 Ingredients Line a 9in/23cm pie dish with just over half the pastry and brush the inside with the egg white. Parboil the meat gently in salted water for 10-15…
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