Henry Tudor’s Fleet Embarks from France, 1485
The first of August 1485 was a significant date. A fleet of ships set sail from France. It carried an
Read more
Lancastrians
Treason: Aiding the Duke of Somerset’s return to the Lancastrian fold
In this letter from John Paston the youngest to his father, Sir John Paston, the flight of the Duke of
Read more
Contemporary view on the readeption
Edward IV is portrayed as a usurper, oppressor and destroyer of the rightful king and noble blood of the realm
Read more
Proclamation for King Henry VI issued August 1470 by the Earl of Warwick
In August of 1470 the Earl of Warwick declared for King Henry VI, casting off any doubts as to his
Read more
Poem by Henry VI whilst in captivity
Whilst in captivity King Henry VI wrote several verses. Sir John Harington retained several of these. They provide some insight
Read more