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Cardinal Bourchier urges Queen Elizabeth Woodville to let her younger son Richard, Duke of York out of Sanctuary in Westminster Abbey, by John Z. Bell. How did Richard III become King? This took place on 16th June 1483, the Coronation of Edward V was still planned for 22nd June at this time

Release of Richard of Shrewsbury from Sanctuary at Westminster

September 3, 2021March 21, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments Princes in the Tower, Sanctuary, Westminster Abbey

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

September 3, 2021March 24, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments Sanctuary, Westminster Abbey, Woodville Family

When news reached London of the arrest of Earl Rivers, Queen Elizabeth sought refuge in Westminster Abbey. Earl Rivers had

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