Reblogged from A Medieval Potpourri @sparkypus.com Arms of Thomas Grey, Marquess of Dorset (c.1455-1501). Wikipdia. Well, well, well. What can I say about Thomas Grey Marquess of Dorset (c. 1455–1501)? A member of the voracious Wydeville/Woodville family he lived through the tumult of the Wars of the Roses, at one time ending up in a bit… Continue reading THOMAS GREY MARQUESS OF DORSET – MEDIOCRE AND SHIFTY OR GOOD AND PRUDENT MAN?
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More praise for Philippa Langley’s discoveries concerning the Princes in the Tower….
Praise and admiration abound for Philippa Langley’s new discoveries and the book that tells all about the work she and her colleagues have been doing to trace what really happened to the boys in the Tower, the sons of Edward IV. Well, they were princes until 1483, then they were illegitimate boys, and then… Continue reading More praise for Philippa Langley’s discoveries concerning the Princes in the Tower….
Another book of solid evidence
This time, Philippa Langley and her team have discovered proof that both the “Princes” survived into 1487, by which time Henry “Tudor” had re-legitimated them both by repealing the original Titulus Regiuss unread. Both went on to challenge Henry, albeit unsuccessfully. The evidence, verified by the likes of Dr. Janina Ramirez, includes: An invoice from… Continue reading Another book of solid evidence
CECILIA BONVILLE, MARCHIONESS OF DORSET c.1460-1529 – AN INTERESTING LIFE
Reblogged from A Medieval Potpourri @sparkypus.com The ruins of Astley Castle, Warwickshire. Think fortified manor house more than rugged castle. One of the homes of Cecilia Bonville and her husband Thomas Grey. The house came to the Grey family via marriage to a member of the Astley family c.1415. They both lie buried in the… Continue reading CECILIA BONVILLE, MARCHIONESS OF DORSET c.1460-1529 – AN INTERESTING LIFE
Some very selective criticism and rumour-mongering about Richard III….
Two articles have come to my attention. They are both by The Conversation editor Jo Adetunji and both are set upon regurgitating old evidence written by the enemies of Richard III. The first (illustrated above), written July 27, 2021, is here. Hmmm. This is an extract:- “….But I’ve discovered that the names More gives… Continue reading Some very selective criticism and rumour-mongering about Richard III….
The boy who had been King Edward V….
Ladies and gentlemen, please remember that this novella is a fictional account of what might have happened to the boys known as the Princes in the Tower. The theory about Coldridge is not my original thought, nor have I done anything personally to help prove it. To my knowledge there is nowhere called Oakhanger in Kent, let alone that it was held by the Earl of Lincoln. I… Continue reading The boy who had been King Edward V….
Philippa Langley’s new announcement….!
Well, we’ve been waiting and waiting for Philippa Langley’s exciting announcement, for which it feels we’ve been holding our breath for ages. She has written a new book, called The Princes in the Tower: Solving History’s Greatest Cold Case and it deals with the eponymous mystery that’s confounded us all for centuries. What did happen… Continue reading Philippa Langley’s new announcement….!
GLEASTON CASTLE – RENDEZVOUS FOR THE YORKIST REBELS IN 1487?
Reblogged from A Medieval Potpourri @ sparkypus.com Gleaston Castle today. Entrance to south west tower. Photo Chloe Grainger @castlestudiestrust.org Some of you reading this may be familiar with other posts I have written concerning what I call the Coldridge theory. For those of you who are not familiar with the theory here is a brief… Continue reading GLEASTON CASTLE – RENDEZVOUS FOR THE YORKIST REBELS IN 1487?
More Legendary Ten Seconds songs …
… with Jules Jones as lead vocalist: A new album highlighting the singing of Jules Jones on some of her favourite songs of the Legendary Ten Seconds.Recorded in Torbay, Kingsteignton, Teignmouth and Madron.Released on Richard the Third Records, Songs mastered by Phil Swann in Kingsteignton.Jules Jones lead and harmony singingIan Churchward guitars, keyboards, mandolin, mandola, ukulele… Continue reading More Legendary Ten Seconds songs …
Piel Island and its connection with Lambert Simnel….
At just 50 acres, Piel Island off Cumbria isn’t very big, as can be seen in the illustration above, and it has a tradition of ‘Kings of Piel’, which title is enjoyed by the landlord of the Ship Inn. He has his coronation too, so it’s all pukka! 😊 “….The title – according to that… Continue reading Piel Island and its connection with Lambert Simnel….
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