The aftermath of the Second Battle of St. Albans saw the Lancastrians and Yorkists jockying for position. The Citizens of London and its surrounding areas were subsequently found wanting for peace, seeking assurances, and making…
Whilst the Yorkists had won a decisive victory at Towton, it did not mean that they had total control of the country. There was armed resistance in pockets and strong Lancastrian sentiment in large parts…
News of the Second Battle of St. Albans reached diplomatic circles in London very quickly. Just 25 miles to the north of London, the defeat of the Yorkist force had immediate implications for the City…
Political and military tension within England was a matter of concern for continental powers. This resulted in news being sent to the continent by diplomats, or through merchants, to emissaries of many of the major…
On 9 February 1450 Thomas Cheyne was hanged, drawn and quartered. Cheyne, or Hermit Bluebeard as he called himself, was from Kent. In 1449 and 1450, the region’s people were becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the Government. …
As the Lancastrian army made its way north following it’s victory at St. Albans and it’s brief stay outside the walls of London, rumours and fears took hold in some quarters. Whilst it is known…
Medieval Coronation Oath. A Kingly Contract? When looking at the Rights of Kings it is important to remember that it is not only their ‘right’ to be on the throne that has to be considered.…
The Yorkist Kings, as with their Lancastrian predecessors, had a political need to justify their claim to the throne. In the case of Edward IV this was done early in his reign through the use…
The Edward Poster is a Genealogical Chart commissioned in the early part of the first reign of King Edward IV. It bears similarities to the Edward Roll which was produced for use at Edward’s Coronation.…
In 1399 King Richard II was overthrown by his cousin, Henry Bolingbroke. Henry’s usurpation of Richard’s Crown was the result of years of clashes between Richard II and some senior peers, known as The Lords…