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Apr 13, 2024 · Richard III (2 October 1452 – 22 August 1485) was King of England from 26 June 1483 until his death in 1485. He was the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty and its cadet branch the House of York. His defeat and death at the Battle of Bosworth Field, the last decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses, marked the end of the Middle Ages in England .
- 26 June 1483 – 22 August 1485
- Cecily Neville
Mar 30, 2024 · The Battle of Bosworth Field was a turning point in English history, and its impact can still be felt today. Analysis of the Leaders and Commanders in the Battle of Bosworth Field. The Battle of Bosworth Field, fought on August 22, 1485, marked the end of the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars that had plagued England for over three decades.
4 days ago · The rivalry between the House of Plantagenet's two cadet branches of York and Lancaster brought about the Wars of the Roses, a decades-long fight for the English succession, culminating in the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, when the reign of the Plantagenets and the English Middle Ages both met their end with the death of King Richard III.
- England, Wales, Ireland, Calais
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6 days ago · Richard III (born October 2, 1452, Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England—died August 22, 1485, near Market Bosworth, Leicestershire) was the last Plantagenet and Yorkist king of England. He usurped the throne of his nephew Edward V in 1483 and perished in defeat to Henry Tudor (thereafter Henry VII) at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
Apr 16, 2024 · A new Battle of Bosworth trail is to be launched next spring. Known as Bosworth1485, it will reveal the ‘lost’ stories of the Battle of Bosworth and death of King Richard III. The trail will be delivered by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, independent tourism specialist Leicestershire Promotions, local communities and key stakeholders.
Apr 13, 2024 · Look for his initials in the iron guttering, and the cell door he brought from London’s notorious Newgate Prison. <hr> Cross the road to an 85-acre country park, follow the Market Bosworth Trail (guides are available at the hall and the local newsagent), head to the Bosworth Battlefield site, or simply enjoy the hotel’s gardens.
Apr 14, 2024 · Visit Bosworth battlefield and re-live a famous turning point in British history the death of a King and the birth of the Tudor dynasty! Plenty of interactive, hands on display and exhibitions. Boswoth Battlefield is set in a beautiful rural location with a fabulous network of footpaths. Keep an eye out for live reenactments!
