Speaker: Toni Mount. Author and Researcher To Register, Email: membership@r3.org At the time of Richard III, Christmas in England was celebrated with as much enthusiasm as it is now, perhaps more so, as the belief in God and the birth of Christ were very real to everyone. But how did they celebrate without turkey, roast potatoes or Santa Claus – all yet to be discovered and imported from North
Join us for an engaging talk about the Battle of Towton which ushered in the Yorkist dynasty. What happened on Palm Sunday in March 1461 was a significant event in English history. With the resounding victory of the Yorkists over the Lancastrians, Edward IV was able to solidify his claim to the crown and reorganize government. However, this battle remains deeply misunderstood. From its snowy weather to its massive troop
In her new book, Richard III Unspun, Annette Carson continues to shine a spotlight on the months following the death of Edward IV, a time during which centuries of spin have painted his actions as motivated by a grab for the throne. In previous books and talks, citing evidence in contemporary documents, she has demonstrated that he was actually forced into reacting, with legitimate and long-standing legal powers, to a series
What really happened at Wakefield? Traditional accounts of the Wars of the Roses describe the Duke of York losing his head, and the Earl of Rutland his life, after a martial conflict with the forces of Henry VI in Wakefield, Yorkshire. These deaths were a pivotal moment in English history, as they paved the way for Edward IV and the Yorkist dynasty. Some historians say there had been a pitched
Save the Date!!! The Board of Directors has set the next GMM for October 30 through November 1, 2026. The venue of the meeting will be the Omni Hotel in New Haven, CT, which is right on the edge of Yale University's campus. We are currently planning a very special event at the Beinecke Library, pictured above, one of the largest and most important collections of medieval manuscripts in North
