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How did Richard III become King? Richard's coronation, from the Rous Roll
Politics Yorkists 

How did Richard III become King?

March 19, 2022March 23, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments City of York, Ludlow, Robert Stillington, Stony Stratford, Titulus Regius, Tower of London, Woodville Family

How did Richard III become King? A timeline of events leading to the accession of Richard III. The question ‘How

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Miniature of Oedipus from Lydgate's Fall of Princes
Lancastrians Source Material 

Poem by Henry VI whilst in captivity

January 4, 2022March 10, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments King Henry VI, Poetry, Tower of London

Whilst in captivity King Henry VI wrote several verses. Sir John Harington retained several of these. They provide some insight

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The Yorkist Kings, Edward IV, Edward V, Richard III
Chronicles Yorkists 

Edward V taken to the Tower

September 3, 2021March 22, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments 1483, Princes in the Tower, Tower of London

Edward V was taken to the Tower of London to prepare for his coronation. This was the suggestion of the

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Tomb of Henry VI at Windsor
Lancastrians 

Death of Henry VI

September 3, 2021March 29, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments 1471, Pilgrimage, Tower of London

On 21st May 1471 King Henry VI died in the Tower of London. The cause of his death is not

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