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Richard III

    Shedcast 11b The Tournament: Rise and Fall - Members Only

    The tournament grew in sophistication until it was focused around the individual challenge of the Joust. But the fundamentals of warfare and society changed and tournaments lost their relevance.

    Shedcast 11a The Medieval Tournament: Beginnings - Members Only

    The original melee was preparation for war. And like war, it was fought between two teams, was violent and resulted in death - and was banned by the church.

    193 The Blood of Innocents

    By Cerdic 6 years agoOct 28, 2016 22 Comments

    In 1483, the gates of the Tower of London closed on two innocent and defenceless boys; one, Edward, 12, captured and the other Richard, 10, given up by his mother.Read More

    Tagged British HistoryHenry VIIHistory of EnglandMargaret BeaufortPrinces in the TowerRichard III

    192 Bosworth

    By Cerdic 6 years agoOct 28, 2016 7 Comments

    At last in 1485 Richard got to meet his challenger in person at the Battle of Bosworth – a meeting he needed every bit as much as Henry Tudor.   192Read More

    Tagged BosworthBosworth FieldHenry VIIRichard IIITudorWars of the Roses

    191 The Reign of Richard III

    By Cerdic 6 years agoOct 28, 2016 6 Comments

    Unfortunately for Richard he was never able to simply concentrate of governing the realm; the hangover of his accession, the presence of Henry Tudor abroad – these things constantly tookRead More

    Tagged BritishEnglish historyRichardIIIWars of the Roses

    190 Good King Richard?

    By Cerdic 6 years agoOct 28, 2016 7 Comments

    Part of the story to counter the propaganda of the Tudors is the view that Richard promised to be an exceptionally good ruler. The brevity of Richard's reign make an assessment difficultRead More

    Tagged BritainBritishEnglishHistoryRichard IIIWars of the Roses

    189 The Most Untrue Creature

    By Cerdic 6 years agoJun 04, 2017 0 Comments

    Richard sought to start the reconciliation of the factions in the realm. But despite his triumphant progress through the Kingdom to York, trouble was brewing – including from the most unlikelyRead More

    Tagged 1483BritishHistoryBuckinghamEdwardVHistoryMortonRichardIIIThe History of EnglandThomas StanletWarsoftheRoses

    188 Richard III – Knave, Fool or Saviour?

    By Cerdic 6 years agoOct 28, 2016 11 Comments

    The time has for the Richard III podcast episode and vote. 3 of the no doubt many possible interpretations of the events of 1483 - did Richard plan to usurp theRead More

    Tagged Edward IVEdward Vmedieval coinsPrinces in the TowerRichard IIIUsurpation

    187 Edward V

    By Cerdic 6 years agoOct 29, 2016 22 Comments

    The reign of Edward V is one of the great controversies of English history. This episode is as uncontroversial – just what happened. Then in 2 weeks time – weRead More

    186 The King is Alive!

    By Cerdic 6 years agoOct 29, 2016 2 Comments

    It was critical that the heir to the throne, the young Edward, was tutored and governed to be brought up to be a successful king – and so Rivers wasRead More

    Tagged Edward VElizabeth WoodvilleRichard IIIThe Wars of the RosesWoodvilles

    181 The 15th C Rural Economy

    By Cerdic 6 years agoJun 04, 2017 3 Comments

    We know that the Magnates and peerage made some cutbacks and prettified fewer of their residences – but what of the Gentry, who by and large would have 1 or 2Read More

    Tagged Black Deatheconomymedievalpeasantsvillage

    180 Lives and Loves of the Gentry

    By Cerdic 6 years agoJun 04, 2017 0 Comments

    Through the 15th century the Gentry become firmly established as the real rulers of the localities; and an enterprising part of England's economy. So it seems worth finding out a bit moreRead More

    179 The New Farmers

    By Cerdic 6 years agoJun 04, 2017 12 Comments

    After a period of grace, the 15th Century posed serious challenges for Magnates and the rural economy – prices fell, wages rose, Magnates had to cancel parties. But every cloud hasRead More

    178 The 15th C Economy I

    By Cerdic 6 years agoJun 04, 2017 6 Comments

    A rest from politics. The population of England remained stagnant or falling throughout 15th century. But that didn't meant there was no opportunity for towns or for commerce. You justRead More

    131 The History of Europe Part V: Economic change and technology

    By Cerdic 8 years agoJun 04, 2017 8 Comments

    Ths episode is the first of 3 to bring us up to date with the history of Europe to the time of Henry IVth. This week it's all about theRead More

    117 The Medieval Year

    By Cerdic 8 years agoJun 04, 2017 7 Comments

    The rhythm of the year would have been far more important to most medieval people that the goings on at Westminster and the court of the king. The stream ofRead More

Resources

Family Trees

  • Family Tree: Margaret Beaufort August 1, 2020
  • The Family de la Pole October 17, 2016
  • Wars of the Roses: Family Trees October 8, 2015
  • Family Trees, 1225 – 1485 July 14, 2012
  • Family Trees: Normandy and the Angevins, 1066 – 1225 May 22, 2011

Maps

  • Maps of Italy in the time of Hawkwood November 13, 2021
  • Maps: Eleanor of Aquitaine November 25, 2018
  • Maps: 1471 April 9, 2016
  • Maps:1460-1461 April 9, 2016
  • Maps: 1455 November 4, 2015
  • Maps: 1455 Power bases of the Barons October 10, 2015
  • Animated Maps: The Battle of Agincourt February 8, 2015
  • Animated Maps: The Agincourt Campaign February 8, 2015
  • Maps: 1100 – 1300 Europe August 10, 2014
  • Animated Maps: Crecy 1346: The Battle December 1, 2013
  • Animated Maps: Gascony 1337 – 1342 December 1, 2013
  • Animated Maps: Poitiers 1356, the Campaign December 1, 2013
  • Animated Maps: Poitiers 1356, the Battle December 1, 2013
  • Animated Maps: Crecy 1346: The Campaign August 11, 2013
  • Maps: 1327 – 1453 – The 100 Years War August 11, 2013
  • Maps, 1225 – 1327 June 2, 2012
  • Maps: 1000 – 1225 May 22, 2011

Articles

  • Chaucer, the English and the Sea November 19, 2018
  • Medieval Castles November 26, 2017
  • Medieval tournaments illustrated glossary June 5, 2017
  • St Bartholomew the Great June 3, 2017
  • Medieval Prices and Wages December 14, 2016
  • Fotheringhay December 8, 2016
  • The Family de la Pole October 17, 2016
  • The Epitaph and Tomb Henry gave Richard August 29, 2016
  • St Bees August 18, 2016
  • The Fate of the Princes – Suspects August 11, 2016
  • The Fate of the Princes – Evidence August 11, 2016
  • The indispensable John Morton July 17, 2016
  • William Hastings – Victim or player? July 14, 2016
  • Contemporary Sources July 12, 2016
  • Dominic Mancini July 12, 2016
  • Major players in 1483 July 12, 2016
  • History of Richard III by Thomas More July 11, 2016
  • Titulus Regius and Gloucester’s claim to the throne July 9, 2016
  • Polydore Vergil and Historia Anglia July 8, 2016
  • Crowland Chronicle July 5, 2016
  • The 1483 Timeline July 3, 2016
  • Regulation of a Prince’s household and education, 1473 July 2, 2016
  • Leading Families in 1471 June 11, 2016
  • Letter of William de la Pole June 4, 2016
  • Loyalty Ladder October 26, 2015
  • The Peerage, 1450-1459 October 26, 2015
  • Some Major Families in 1450 October 3, 2015
  • Livery Badges October 2, 2015
  • Did your ancestor fight in the 100 year war? July 14, 2013
  • Economic and Social History Charts 1000-1485 September 8, 2012
  • Drawings of Matthew Paris May 5, 2012
  • Heraldy – Arms of the big medieval families May 5, 2012
  • Feast Days in Medieval England April 7, 2012
  • Origins of the British – a recent study January 2, 2011

Original Sources

  • Bishop John Fisher’s sermon for Margaret Beaufort’s funeral August 1, 2020
  • Dominic Mancini July 12, 2016
  • Titulus Regius and Gloucester’s claim to the throne July 9, 2016
  • Polydore Vergil and Historia Anglia July 8, 2016
  • Crowland Chronicle July 5, 2016
  • The Last Will of Richard II March 4, 2014
  • The Fieschi Letter May 26, 2013
  • Statute of Winchester 1285 February 4, 2013
  • The Ordinances of 1311 February 4, 2013
  • The Coronation Oath of Edward II, 1308 February 4, 2013
  • Writ of summons to Parliament, 1295 December 4, 2012
  • The Conquest of Wales, 1274-1295 November 17, 2012
  • Letter of Anselm to Pope Paschal October 27, 2012
  • Eleanor of Aquitaine pleads for the release of her Son, 1193 October 27, 2012
  • The Treaty of Westminster, 1153 October 27, 2012
  • Song against Richard of Cornwall October 27, 2012
  • Description of the Battle of Lewes, 1264 October 27, 2012
  • The Provisions of Westminster, 1259 October 27, 2012
  • The Song of Lewes, 1264 October 27, 2012
  • The Forest Charter, 1217 October 27, 2012
  • The Provisions of Oxford, 1258 October 27, 2012
  • Magna Carta: The Great Charter of Liberties of King John, 1215 October 27, 2012
  • The Assize of Clarendon, 1166 October 27, 2012
  • The Constitutions of Clarendon, 1164 October 27, 2012
  • The Character of Henry II October 27, 2012
  • The Charter of Liberties of Henry II, 1154 October 27, 2012
  • A 12th Century Village October 27, 2012
  • The Charter of Liberties of Stephen October 27, 2012
  • The Charter of Liberties of Henry I, 1100 October 27, 2012

Quiz

  • William the Marshal end of Shedcast Quiz August 16, 2020
  • The Ladybird matching quiz July 14, 2017
  • Tournament Quiz June 18, 2017

Books

  • Books for Eleanor of Aquitaine December 2, 2018
  • Books on the Wars of the Roses January 2, 2016
  • Historical Podcasts you might like April 30, 2011
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