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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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Buckingham's Rebellion. The Duke of Buckingham finds the River Severn swollen, blocking his route to support the rebellion against King Richard III
Chronicles Revolts 

Buckingham’s Rebellion

September 3, 2021March 15, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments Brittany, Croyland Chronicle, Executed, France, Treason, Woodville Family

In 1483 a series of uprisings took place across England and Wales. Collectively they are often referred to as Buckingham’s

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Westminster Sanctuary
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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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Pontefract Castle
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Earl Rivers arrested at Stony Stratford

September 3, 2021March 24, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments Coronation, Sir Richard Grey, Sir Thomas Vaughan, Stony Stratford, Woodville Family

When Edward IV died several things happened quite quickly. The king’s funeral was arranged. A date for the coronation of

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Edward V portrayed in the window of Colridge Church
Blog Yorkists 

Edward V brought to London for his coronation

September 3, 2021March 24, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments 1483, Coronation, Ludlow, Woodville Family

Following the death of Edward IV news was sent to Ludlow, where the Prince of Wales was residing. Upon receiving

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