Stafford brothers seek sanctuary in Culham Abbey
In 1486 a number of Yorkist lords plotted a rebellion against the new Tudor regime. Among them were Humphrey and
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The Wars of the Roses
1455 – 1487 Wars of the Roses
Sanctuary
Richard Duke of Gloucester passed judgement on captured Lancastrians at Tewkesbury
On 6 May 1471, Richard Duke of Gloucester, sat in judgement over Lancastrians captured after the Battle of Tewkesbury. These senior
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William Oldhall, the speaker of the commons, indicted for treason
1452 an allegation was made to the King that Sir William Oldhall, speaker of the commons, had plotted to seize
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Release of Richard of Shrewsbury from Sanctuary at Westminster
When news reached Elizabeth Woodville of the arrest of her brother, Earl Rivers, she took Richard of Shrewsbury, duke of
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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
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