The Trial and Execution of William, Lord Hastings
William, lord Hastings was executed in June 1483 on charges of plotting against Richard duke of Gloucester, the Protector of the Realm. Arrested at a Council meeting on 13th June, he was said to be…
Edward V taken to the Tower
Edward V was taken to the Tower of London to prepare for his coronation. This was the suggestion of the Duke of Buckingham. Moving the king to the Tower in advance of the ceremony was…
Elizabeth Woodville enters Sanctuary at Westminster
When news reached London of the arrest of Earl Rivers, Queen Elizabeth sought refuge in Westminster Abbey. Earl Rivers had been in Ludlow when Edward IV died. He was overseeing the Prince of Wales’ household…
Earl Rivers arrested at Stony Stratford
When Edward IV died several things happened quite quickly. The king’s funeral was arranged. A date for the coronation of his son, Edward V, was proposed. An escort was sent to Ludlow to escort the…
Edward V brought to London for his coronation
Following the death of Edward IV news was sent to Ludlow, where the Prince of Wales was residing. Upon receiving the news arrangements were made for ‘repair to London’ of Edward V. This would enable…
Death of King Edward IV
Edward IV‘s health had deteriorated in the latter years of his second reign. William, lord Hastings had noted the likelihood of his early death to officials in 1482. When his end did come, it was…
Invasion of Scotland, 1482
At this time and during nearly two years before the king’s death, king Louis failed in the strict observance of the engagements which he had previously entered into as to the truce and the tribute…
Clarence becomes disillusioned
The Duke of Clarence had a history of falling out of favour with his brother, King Edward IV. He had joined in rebellion with the Earl of Warwick. George duke of Clarence had participated in…
Reburial of Richard duke of York
In 1476 Edward IV instigated the reburial of Richard duke of York and Edmund earl of Rutland. His father had been buried in the grounds of the Mendicant Friars in Pontefract after his death in…
Edward IV accumulates wealth
The second reign of Edward IV saw him employ a variety of approached to the accumulation of wealth. Taxation and the imposition of customs duties via traditional forms of poundage and tonnage were one such…