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The Wars of the Roses

1455 – 1487 Wars of the Roses

Charles VI of France preparing for War

March 15, 2025 danmoorhouse

John Collins – defamed to… be a Scot

The York House Books contain a note, dated 17 March 1477, about a John Collins. Collins was accused of being

Liverpool Cathedral MS Radcliffe 6, Hours of the Guardian Angel. Joan Luyt presents the book to Elizabeth Woodville.

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March 3, 2025 danmoorhouse

Restoration of Elizabeth Woodville’s Dower Lands, 1486

On 5th March 1486 Elizabeth Woodville was restored to her Dower lands by King Henry VII. Dower lands are the estates

Edward IV Banner

March 3, 2025 danmoorhouse

Prosperity can only be achieved through Peace. So let’s start a war…

Prosperity can only be achieved through peace. So, let’s start a war with France. Following the restoration of Edward IV

Coat of Arms of the College of Arms; or the Herald's College is a heraldic authority, with jurisdiction over England, Wales, Northern Ireland and in some Commonwealth realms.The arms was created either in 1484, when the College was incorporated by King Richard III or in 1555 when it was reincorporated under Queen Mary I and King Philip. “ Blazon: Argent, a cross Gules (Cross of St. George) between four doves, the dexter wing of each expanded and inverted Azure; for a crest on a ducal coronet Or, a dove rising Azure; Two lions rampant guardant argent, ducally gorged or; for a motto DILIGENT AND SECRET. ”

February 26, 2025 danmoorhouse

College of Arms

The College of Arms is the institution that governs all matters of heraldry in modern Britain. It was established on

Westminster, site of Henry VII's first Parliament of 1485

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February 18, 2025 danmoorhouse

Great Council, 1458

On 28 February 1458 a Great Council Meeting took place in London. It was designed to bring about a resolution to disputes

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