Our 2025 Winter/Spring Lectures have been announced! 

Have you ever heard that Richard III invented the concept of universal bail? That he was a protector of the emerging field of moveable-type printing? That his laws regarding property conveyancing are still considered legal landmarks?  Have you ever wondered how so many European medieval objects and manuscripts found their way into American collections? Have you ever wanted to opportunity to meet and chat with an acclaimed author of Ricardian fiction?

Then you will love the lineup of Zoom lectures we have planned for our members in the first half of 2025.

January 26, 2025 – Richard III’s Parliament with Matt Lewis

Join us for an engaging discussion with Matt Lewis, former chair of the UK Richard III Society, who will talk about what happened at the king’s first and only parliament.

March 23, 2025 – Meet Author Annie Garthwaite

Annie Garthwaite is the author of Cecily and The King’s Mother. Focusing on the life of Cecily Neville, Richard III’s mother, her novels weave together the stories of four ferocious women who were not afraid to play the political long-game in order to see their sons crowned as England’s king.

June 22, 2025 – Medieval Manuscripts in the New World with Lisa Fagin-Davis

Lisa Fagin Davis, Executive Director of the Medieval Academy of America, is a specialist on European manuscripts and will share with us the fascinating history of how American collectors, some of whom were wealthy eccentrics or used dubious means, amassed libraries of medieval texts that continue to attract scholars around the globe to their study. She will also touch on the ethical implications of collecting objects from another country.

All of these talks will take place on Zoom and are open to Richard III Society Members Only.  

For full details, times, and how to register, visit our EVENTS page.