15th Century History
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We’re all going on a summer… pilgrimage
As Covid-19 restrictions begin to lift, many people are eager to travel again. In today’s blog Dr Hannes Kleineke, editor…
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How not to fight a battle: William Herbert, earl of Pembroke, and the battle of Edgcote 24 July 1469
Senior research fellow for our House of Commons 1461-1504 project Dr Simon Payling continues his look at significant battles during…
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Mine’s a mine: the pre-industrial mining industry of Cornwall and Devon
Whilst in modern times Devon and Cornwall may be known as popular tourist destinations, in the 14th and 15th centuries…
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A Spectacular Memorial: the Tomb of Thomas and Edith Babington in the church of Ashover, Derbyshire
Despite their positions in Parliament, it is not uncommon to come across MPs in our research who had a reasonably…
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Parliamentary Elections in the reign of Henry VI
Ahead of next Tuesday’s Virtual IHR Parliaments, Politics and People seminar, we hear from Dr Hannes Kleineke, of the History of…
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The hunting down of Queen Margaret: the battle of Tewkesbury 4 May 1471
Today we mark the anniversary of another key battle within the Wars of the Roses: the battle of Tewkesbury. As…
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‘Without any worldly pompe’: the burial of Elizabeth Woodeville, Queen Consort
As the nation mourns the passing of Prince Philip, the duke of Edinburgh, today Dr Hannes Kleineke, editor of our…
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‘How much ancient divisions survive’: unnatural alliances and the battle of Barnet, 14 April 1471
On 14 April 1471 a crucial battle of the Wars of the Roses was fought. Just outside the town of…
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The battle of Towton and the Parliament of 1461
On 29 March 1461 the battle of Towton took place. A notoriously violent encounter, the battle is the topic of…
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A New Dawn? The accession of Edward IV on 4 March 1461
On 4 March 1461 Edward duke of York was proclaimed King in Westminster Hall. But the authority of this new…
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An empty victory: Queen Margaret and the second battle of St. Albans 17 Feb. 1461
Today Dr Simon Payling from our Commons 1461-1504 project marks the anniversary of the second battle of St. Albans. The…
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Richard, duke of York’s last Christmas: the Battle of Wakefield, 30 Dec. 1460
Today on the blog senior research fellow for our 1461-1504 project Dr Simon Payling regales us with Richard, duke of…