Milanese opinion, August 1461
On 30th August 1461, an Italian ambassador wrote to Fransceco Sforza to outline the situation in England at the time. He paints a picture of support for the House of Lancaster fading away. Indeed, he…
Appointment of Richard Cholmeley
26th August 1488, Appointment of Richard Cholmeley to positions in the North. One of the concerns facing the new Tudor regime was the administration of the regions. As had been seen in 1461 and 1483, changes…
William Herbert 2nd Earl of Pembroke
Following his reinstatement on the throne, Edward IV needed to restore law and order throughout his realm. From 1468 to this time, there had been a succession of uprisings and the upheaval of the return…
Fleet supplied for Scottish campaign, 1463
English fleet received victuals for a campaign against Scotland, 28th August 1463 The English fleet and the army had been preparing for an invasion of Scotland for some time. 28th August 1463 is the last…
Shrewsbury permits Henry Tudor to pass
On 15th August 1485 word reached Richard III that Henry Tudor had passed Shrewsbury. The implication is clear, loyalty to the crown in Wales had not been as strong as anticipated. Jasper Tudor had previously…
Surrender of Harlech Castle, end of Britain’s longest siege
The siege of Harlech came to an end as the garrison surrendered on 14th August 1468. The siege began in 1461, making it the longest siege of the Wars of the Roses. Harlech was a…
Henry Tudor’s army arrived at Machynlleth.
On 13th August 1485, Henry Tudor’s invasion force arrived at Machynlleth. Having embarked from France on 1st August, Tudor had landed on 7th August 1485 at Mill Bay. After camping at Dale, his army had…
Execution at Kenilworth of Richard Woodville, 1st Earl Rivers
Richard Woodville, 1st Earl Rivers and his son were captured shortly after the Battle of Edgcote. They became prisoners of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick. Rivers and the Woodville family were a source of…
In the Ascendency: The Earl of Warwick, 1461
Following the Yorkist success at the Battle of Towton, the political position of the Earl of Warwick and his kin rapidly improved. As the senior backers of the young King Edward IV, the rewards were…
Richard Duke of York appointed Lieutenant of Ireland.
Richard Duke of York was appointed Lieutenant of Ireland on 30 July 1447. The position provided for the duke to rule in the king’s stead in the English controlled parts of Ireland. Whilst a Lieutenancy…