The History Of England

In 1483, the gates of the Tower of London closed on two innocent and defenceless boys; one, Edward, captured and the other Richard, given up by his mother. As far as we know, neither of were seen outside the walls again.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 took his attention away.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some argue that in a short time Richard showed that he good have been one of England's best rulers - is there any justification for the idea of Good King Richard?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 unlikely quarter  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

3 interpretations of the events of 1483 to help your all important vote - did Richard plan to usurp the throne; fall into it by mistake; or step into the breach to save the kingdom?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 - we have the big debate and prizes, at THoE Facebook Page. It all starts with the death of Edward IV on 9th April 1483.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 was given the job, in Ludlow on the Welsh borders, and there was time. Then in 1483 the king fell ill.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 French support for Lancaster, a European adventure looked on the cards.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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, things came to a head.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An odd episode, where we talk about games they played in medieval days; and then completely unconnected, some of domesticated animals and where they came from.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 2 manors? And the peasantry and their yardland?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 more about them.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 has its silvery lining; and trouble for some was opportunity for others - the new Farmers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 just had to look for it a bit harder.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 showdown between Lancaster and York.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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, Edward IV was determined to reclaim the throne when he landed at Ravenspur in 1471.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 to be made, with the help of Warwick's 14 year old daughter, Anne  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1468, Warwick had a decision to make - as he himself said, 'It is a matter of being either Master or Varlet'.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.