On the 30th of October in 1485 in Westminster Abbey the Tudor dynasty officially began with the coronation of King Henry VII. His reign had begun two months earlier on a battle field but it was cemented and celebrated two months later in the ancient walls of Westminster Abbey.
By taking the throne, he brought to an end the War of the Roses. He had beaten Richard III who had become king in 1483…
Jane Shore - from witty mistress of a king to dangerous political conspirator
31st July 2021
Elizabeth “Jane” Shore (née Lambert) was one of the many mistresses of King Edward IV of England. Jane would go on to become one of the most intelligent and beautiful women in the realm. Known as the witty mistress of the king, she would come to be known as a…
Richard III and the House of York church in need of repair, Duke of Gloucester makes appeal
18th September 2015
The Duke of Gloucester officially launched Fotheringhay Church’s fundraising appeal this week. The historic church is in desperate need of urgent repairs.
The Duke of Gloucester pictured here earlier this yea visiting The Royal School Dungannon in Northern Ireland.
The…
