Historical Fact, fiction and Authors
By Amy Licence _________________________________ _________________________________ This week has proven to be an intense and moving one. The mortal remains of Richard III have made their... Read more
______________________________ ______________________________ Perkin Warbeck – Imposter or ‘The Perfect Prince?’ Judith Arnopp ______________________________ In November 1499 a young man was drawn on a hurdle to... Read more
______________________________ A Misunderstood Play: Shakespeare’s ‘The tragedy of Richard III ‘ Eva Burian ______________________________ Video Credit: Royal Shakespeare Company Actor: Jonjo O’Neill as King Richard... Read more
_________________________________________ _________________________________________ An Excerpt From A Song of Sixpence: London – Autumn 1483 Ink black water slaps against the Tower wharf where deep impenetrable dark... Read more
By Wendy J. Dunn A very brief description of the War of the Roses Beginning after the captivity and death of Richard II, The War... Read more
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Four of my personal favourite places with WOTR associations (in no particular order). 1) Ludlow. I have a very fond regard for this... Read more
____________________________________ ____________________________________ For all English History lovers, especially loyal Ricardians, these are exciting and “controversial” times! With the discovery of King Richard III’s body buried... Read more
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ “Although there is little left at Fotheringhay, it was one of my favourite places to visit. The area is atmospheric and it is... Read more
