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Home > Plantagenets 1216 - 1485 > Wars of the Roses

    Margaret Omnibus 3 EPs 7-9 - Members Only

      Margaret and Henry Stafford made a home at Woking Palace during a time of changing lifestyles which prompted changes to the great houses. Despite a seemingly happy life, the vicissitudesRead More

    Margaret 9 Readeption - Members Only

    Warwick the Kingmaker supreme

    Margaret 8 The Life Domestic - Members Only

    Margaret seems to have fallen on her feet and her marriage from 1458-1471, as far as we can tell, would seem to have been happy and fulfilled, working together onRead More

    Margaret 7 The Great House - Members Only

    The image is of the Great Hall at Haddon Hall. Note the wooden screen in front of the 3 arches, which in rutn lay before the Buttery and Pantry, andRead More

    Margaret 6 After Towton - Members Only

      Margaret’s marriage to Henry Stafford appears to have started as it would go on – reasonably happily as far as we can tell. But the political chaos of theRead More

    Margaret 5 Widow’s Weeds - Members Only

    Though protected by the walls of Pembroke Castle, the death of Margaret’s husband left her vulnerable – something of a catch on the marriage market. Margaret, probably on the advice andRead More

    Margaret 4 A Short Marriage - Members Only

      Against a background of increasing political turmoil and military violence, Margaret turned 12 and was married in 1455. Despite her tender age, she was soon pregnant as she and EdmundRead More

    Margaret Omnibus 1 EPs 1-3 - Members Only

    Margaret's reputation, lineage and childhood

    Margaret 3 A Short Childhood - Members Only

    Margaret's childhood was short, but seemingly happy

    Margaret 2 Family - Members Only

    Margaret's family history would shape her life

    Margaret 1: Margaret through Time - Members Only

    Margaret Beaufort through the eyes of historians

    HiT Henry V

    By David Crowther 2 years agoMay 14, 2019 0 Comments

    In celebration of St George’s Day, we watched Kenneth Branagh’s Henry V. Was it a triumph of the order of Agincourt’s, or worse than the Duke of Bedford’s haircut?  

    Sea 4 Pirates and Privateers - Members Only

    The seamen of Devon and Cornwall will be one of England's secret weapons. But in Scotland came a development which would change the face of England's navy.

    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.

    Shedcast 4 The Indispensable Dr Morton - Members Only

    The impressive career of a man of humble origin who rose to the top of society through the Wars of the Roses

    Shedcast 3 The Great Earl and his Arm - Members Only

    The Great Earl's gesture of friendship to Black James may have led to the expression of chancing your arm

    Shedcast 2 Fun with Wills and Words - Members Only

    Wills are a fascinating historical record, giving some insight into the what really mattered to people of their time. Plus some delightful oddities...

    195 The History of Europe Part VIII

    By Cerdic 4 years agoApr 07, 2017 2 Comments

    15th Century European kingdoms were wracked by internal division as well as international war. By the end of the century, many nations had achieved unity and some degree of internalRead More

    194 The Wars of the Roses

    By Cerdic 4 years agoJun 04, 2017 4 Comments

    When to declare the Wars of the Roses all finished and done? There are as many choices as there are for start dates. 1485 and the Battle of Bosworth has beenRead More

    193 The Blood of Innocents

    By Cerdic 4 years agoOct 28, 2016 21 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 4 years agoOct 28, 2016 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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

    187a Jane Shore by James Boulton

    By Cerdic 5 years agoOct 29, 2016 0 Comments

    Jane Shore lives among the list of the most famous mistresses – along with the likes of Roseamund Clifford, Alice Perrers. Like Alice, Jane lives and loved at the veryRead More

    187 Edward V

    By Cerdic 5 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 5 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

    185 Edward the King

    By Cerdic 5 years agoOct 29, 2016 0 Comments

    The 1470's were a marked contrast to the 1460's; a decade of complete calm, of control and authority. How did Edward do it?  185 Edward the King     EdwardRead More

    184 Edward’s Foreign Glory

    By Cerdic 5 years agoSep 14, 2016 0 Comments

    Edward IV fancied himself as a latter day Edward III, and with his love of the Garter tradition on the one hand and his determination to gain revenge for FrenchRead More

    183 The Brothers York

    By Cerdic 5 years agoSep 14, 2016 2 Comments

    They had a complicated relationship – Edward, Clarence and Richard; Clarence and Richard had often been left together with Cecily and Margaret while Edward was with his father. In the 1470s,Read More

    Tagged ClarenceGeorge Duke of ClarenceThe Wars of the Roses

    181 The 15th C Rural Economy

    By Cerdic 5 years agoJun 04, 2017 1 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 5 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 5 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 5 years agoJun 04, 2017 4 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

    177 High Noon at Tewkesbury

    By Cerdic 5 years agoSep 14, 2016 2 Comments

    Edward's troubles were not over with the victory at Barnet. He still faced two more invasions – the Queen and Prince, and Fauconberg in the South East. It was the final showdownRead More

    176 The Readeption

    By Cerdic 5 years agoSep 14, 2016 0 Comments

    In 1470, Henry VIth was released by Warwick from the Tower, and re-established as the rightful king of England. The Usurper Edward IV was banished forever. Sadly for the Lancastrians,Read More

    Tagged Edward IVHenry VIThe Wars of the RosesWarwick the Kingmaker

    175 An Unholy Alliance

    By Cerdic 5 years agoSep 14, 2016 1 Comments

    In 1470 the spin of the wheel of fortune was dizzying. Warwick had won, lost, won…where it ended nobody knew. But the most extraordinary thing of all was an alliance toRead More

    Tagged Edward IVMargaret of AnjouWars of the RosesWarwick the Kingmaker

    174 Warwick’s Rubicon

    By Cerdic 5 years agoOct 29, 2016 4 Comments

    In 1468, Warwick had a decision to make – as he himself said, 'It is a matter of being either Master or Varlet'.  174 Warwick's Rubicon George Neville, Archbishop ofRead More

    173 Rivers Rising

    By Cerdic 5 years agoSep 14, 2016 3 Comments

      There was a new faction at court – the Woodvilles, and they were there en masse. Were they really so bad? Had Edward boobed? And what did Warwick thinkRead More

    172 A Royal Marriage

    By Cerdic 5 years agoSep 14, 2016 4 Comments

    The first three years of Edward's reign were spent dealing stamping on the fires of the Lancastrian resistance. But then, he found time for something much more controversial than dis-embowelling,Read More

    171 Two Rulers

    By Cerdic 5 years agoSep 14, 2016 1 Comments

    In the aftermath of Towton, Edward started his work to restore a broad based regime – crushing the recalcitrant, welcoming the turncoats, re-establishing royal justice. He also had a party. MargaretRead More

    Tagged Edward IVthHenry VIthThe Wars of the RosesWarwick the Kingmaker

    170 This Fair White Rose

    By Cerdic 5 years agoSep 14, 2016 5 Comments

     In 1461 the Queen failed to seize London,and retreated to the north. Warwick and Edward walked through London's empty gates and then chased north for the largest, and bloodiest battleRead More

    Tagged Edward IVWars of the RosesWarwick the Kingmaker

    169 King without Rule

    By Cerdic 5 years agoSep 14, 2016 0 Comments

    After the victory at Northampton and the Act of Accord, it looked as though all Richard of York had to do was wait or the crown to be his. ButRead More

    168 With Horns and Trumpets

    By Cerdic 5 years agoOct 29, 2016 3 Comments

    Warwick swashed and buckled his way up and down the channel until the Yorkists were ready to invade England again. But on his return from Ireland with horns and trumpetsRead More

    167b Hundred Years’ War – Formigny and Castillon by Carl Rylett

    By Cerdic 5 years agoSep 17, 2016 3 Comments

    I found it rather difficult to cover the critical events and battles around Formigny and Casttillon in quite the same depth as I covered Agincourt, Crecy and Poitiers. Obviously, IRead More

    167a The Fall of Constantinople by Paul Vincent

    By Cerdic 5 years agoSep 17, 2016 1 Comments

    The fall of Constantinople in 1453 is one of the most momentous events in world history. Sure, the power of the Roman Empire had long since faded; but here atRead More

    167 The Triumph of Lancaster

    By Cerdic 5 years agoOct 29, 2016 0 Comments

    In 1459 the trigger point was finally reached; after a year of phony war, both sides preparing for war, the call for a great council in 1459 proving the triggerRead More

    166 The Reign of Queen Margaret

    By Cerdic 5 years agoSep 14, 2016 4 Comments

    In 1455 it briefly looked as though York had won; but in fact it solved nothing – the king remained the centre of power, and the king was weak. ByRead More

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Resources

Family Trees

  • Family Tree: Margaret Beaufort August 1, 2020
  • Wars of the Roses: Family Trees October 8, 2015

Maps

  • 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

Articles

  • Medieval tournaments illustrated glossary June 5, 2017
  • Medieval Prices and Wages December 14, 2016
  • Fotheringhay December 8, 2016
  • The Epitaph and Tomb Henry gave Richard August 29, 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
  • History of Richard III by Thomas More July 11, 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
  • Economic and Social History Charts 1000-1485 September 8, 2012
  • Feast Days in Medieval England April 7, 2012

Original Sources

  • Bishop John Fisher’s sermon for Margaret Beaufort funeral August 1, 2020
  • Dominic Mancini July 12, 2016
  • Polydore Vergil and Historia Anglia July 8, 2016
  • Crowland Chronicle July 5, 2016

Quiz

Books

  • Books on the Wars of the Roses January 2, 2016
  • Historical Podcasts you might like April 30, 2011
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