Marie Barnfield on Miles Metcalfe

The Group (and two guests) greatly enjoyed a talk from Marie Barnfield on Sunday. Metcalfe, a lawyer and merchant from a prominent Yorkshire family, held several public offices, including MP for Dartmouth, Recorder of York and justice of Lancashire under Yorkist rule. Though it is uncertain whether Miles and his elder brother Thomas Metcalfe (of Nappa) were at Bosworth, Henry “Tudor” regarded him with suspicion and ordered the appointment of a new Recorder. Miles Metcalfe tried to recover his position but died six months to the day after Richard’s burial.

Many thanks to Marie for a talk that answered many of the questions we had in mind. Our next event will be on 5th March.

BBC Sunday Worship from St. Mary-le-Tower

Last week, this programme featured Choral Matins from St. Mary-le-Tower in Ipswich, which the Group has visited at least twice …