Group Newsletter: March 2017

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BBC History Magazine

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Meet the colourful monarchs who reigned though some of Britain’s most tumultuous and dramatic centuries. Inside you will discover: – A timeline of key milestones, from the Norman conquest to the fall of Richard III at the battle of Bosworth – The regal women who stamped their mark on medieval Britain: Matilda, Isabella of France and Eleanor of Aquitaine – The motives and military exploits of Henry V, Edward I and Richard the Lionheart – How Owain Glyndŵr and Robert Bruce fought English rule in Wales and Scotland – The debates that still rage about Richard III and the death of Edward II – Civil Wars that rocked England, pitting Matilda against Stephen and York against Lancaster Plus – as a subscriber to BBC History Magazine receive FREE UK POSTAGE on this special edition! PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY FOR JUST £9.99 INC FREE P&P*! The warrior King Edward II The military career of Richard I The Peasant’s Revolt CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY Or call our order hotline on 0844 844 0250 and quote KQBZE17 †Calls will cost 7p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge. Lines are open 8am–8pm weekdays & 9am–1pm Saturday *Subscribers to BBC History Magazine receive FREE UK POSTAGE on this special edition. All orders subject to availability. Please allow up to 21 days for delivery. Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy © Immediate Media Company Bristol Limited 2017. Registered in England No. 5715415 Registered Office: Vineyard House, 44 Brook Green, Hammersmith, London, W6 7BT.

The Legendary Ten Seconds

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Members’ Discounts

The following has been received from the Society:

The Richard III Society Promoting research into the life and times of Richard III since 1924 Patron: HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO Bringing you the latest important news and events about Richard III. Dear Members, Membership Card Discounted Entry – first venues confirmed Following the introduction of new-style membership cards last December, various organisations and locations have been approached regarding the possibility of giving Society members a discount on the entry fee. Currently, the following locations will give discount on production of the new-style card: Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle: discounted rate of £7 per person for groups of 12 or more www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk Ludlow Castle: discount of 10% for groups of 10 or more – www.ludlowcastle.com Sudeley Castle: individual discount of 20% – www.sudeleycastle.co.uk We have been informed that they will also be adding to a section about Eleanor Talbot/Boteler to their Richard III Exhibition this year. York Archaeological Trust – Barley Hall www.barleyhall.co.uk, Richard III and Henry VII Experiences, www.richardiiiexperience.com: individual discounts of 15%. King Richard III Visitor Centre – Leicester https://kriii.com individual discount of 25% Further updates will appear on the Society’s website and in later Bulletins. For members’ information, English Heritage and National Trust do not offer discounts other than to their own members. Kind regards, Executive Committee

Sad news

I thought I’d pass this on from Jacquie Emerson, the BGLO. I don’t know how many of you knew Helen, but she was a dear and good friend of mine. Sad news indeed. Love and thoughts to her family.

Subject: Helen Ashburn

Some sad news – Helen Ashburn, the secretary of the Greater Manchester Branch for many years
died this morning – merciful release after a long debilitating illness.
Helen was much loved and will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.

When I have more detailed information I will let you all have it.

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Jacqui Emerson
Branches and Groups Liaison Officer
Richard III Society

England in the time of Richard III

Thanks to BGLO Jacqui Emerson for sending this. It’s a very interssting course and hopefully, the mistakes which were there the first time they ran it have been rectified.

Another opportunity to join of Futurelearn/ University of Leicester’s free on-line course England in the Time of Richard III Course starts 27 February. Duration 6 weeks, 3 hours per week, certificates available. Registration in advance. Topics covered * medieval warfare * the lives of peasants and farmers * food and culture * death and commemoration * reading and the introduction of printing. * the rediscovery and reinterment of Richard IIIhttps://www.futurelearn.com/courses/england-of-richard-third

Red Lion Walk in Colchester

This informative and picturesque wall was not there when we walked through Colchester in November 2014:
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