What do Charles Edward Stuart, members of the Mosley family, and Sid James have in common? At some point they all, most likely, occupied the Henry VII and Elizabeth of York Marriage Bed. The bed was rediscovered in 2010 and is widely considered to be one of the most important pieces of furniture in Medieval… Read More »Footboards, Film Props and Fragments: Exploring English Medieval Furniture
Today, 560 years ago, the Battle of Towton – the bloodiest fought on British soil and the most notorious of the Wars of the Roses – was fought. Here, author and historian Tom Lewis debunks the myths and mysteries surrounding what is considered one of the most pivotal events in British history. Medieval Military Combat: Battle… Read More »The Myths of the Battle of Towton
In anticipation of his new book, Cannon Played From The Great Fort, Richard Israel explains how Sandal Castle, alongside other castles deemed ‘weak’ in British history, were important in another way: as a social stronghold in the midst of uncertainty. Whilst the title of this blog comes from the words uttered by Richard in William… Read More »The Crown of England: A Second Look at Castles in Britain
In anticipation of his new book, Medieval Military Combat, author and historian Tom Lewis questions David Michôd’s 2019 film The King, asking the pertinent question: WHERE ARE THEIR HELMETS?? Movie makers featuring medieval scenes seem to think audiences lack an element of common sense. As if the earlier version of Kenneth Branagh’s Henry V (1989)… Read More »FILM REVIEW: Medieval Military Combat in David Michôd’s ‘The King’
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