In this letter dated 27 April 1461 Francesco Coppino discusses the opportunities that the Yorkist victory in the Battle of Towton presents. From his perspective, the advent of the Yorkist regime is good news. It…
The Issue Roll is the administrative account of how many people [and who] were in the Tower of London. This issue roll covers the period from 21 April to 14 May 1471. It shows that…
This letter dated 23 April 1461 from Francesco Coppino to George Neville is diplomatic in nature. The Apostolic Legate heaps praise upon the Yorkists and George’s Neville kin. It forms part of efforts being made…
On 15 April 1464 Prince-Bishop Booth of Durham was released from House Arrest In 1464 Lawrence Booth was held under House Arrest. It had led to his removal, in the short-term, as the holder of…
On 25 March 1470 Henry Percy was reinstated as Earl of Northumberland by King Edward IV. Henry Percy had been denied his inheritance as Earl of Northumberland because of his father’s affiliation to the Lancastrians. The 4th…
Margaret of Anjou was born in Pont-a-Mousson in France on 23 March 1430 . Her parents were Rene, Count of Anjou and claimant of the title King of Naples, and Isabella Duchess of Lorraine. By birth,…
On 18 March 1471 Edward gained admission to the City of York after having landed at Ravenspur on 14 March. His army was by no means assured of victory as it made its way through northern…
On 10 March 1461 a letter from Karolus di Violis to the Duke of Milan suggests that the Lancastrian cause is expected to receive considerable aid from the continent. Based on word from a courier,…
Edward IV was at Waltham Abbey on 7 March 1470. He had been joined by many barons, including Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, the Earl of Arundel and William, Lord Hastings. Pressure on Edward IV…
On 5th March 1486 Elizabeth Woodville was restored to her Dower lands by King Henry VII. Dower lands are the estates granted to a lady which she retains as a source of income and influence in…