The History of England

In 1485 and 1486 Henry established the foundations of his reign through parliament, and established his household. The relationship between his wife and his mother would always be a matter of some debate. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The personality of Henry VII, the story he created of himself, and how history has treated his reputation. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

England in 1485 was at once a deeply traditional medieval society - and yet poised at the edge of change - economic, social, religious and political For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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15th Century European kingdoms were wracked by internal division as well as international war. By the end of the century, Rome was no more, Christendom was increasingly disunited and new monarchies were on the way. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

1485 was not the end of the Wars of the Roses; the fear of dynastic strife lasts well into Henry VIII's reign. But we draw a close at the battle of Stoke, and ask what the Wars changed - if anything. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In 1483, the gates of the Tower of London closed on two innocent and defenceless boys; one, Edward, captured and the other Richard, given up by his mother. As far as we know, neither of were seen outside the walls again. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

At last in 1485 Richard got to meet his challenger in person at the Battle of Bosworth - a meeting he needed every bit as much as Henry Tudor. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Unfortunately for Richard he was never able to simply concentrate of governing the realm; the hangover of his accession, the presence of Henry Tudor abroad - these things constantly took his attention away. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Some argue that in a short time Richard showed that he good have been one of England's best rulers - is there any justification for the idea of Good King Richard? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The result of the voting...and the winners of prizes! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Richard sought to start the reconciliation of the factions in the realm. But despite his triumphant progress through the Kingdom to York, trouble was brewing - including from the most unlikely quarter For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

3 interpretations of the events of 1483 to help your all important vote - did Richard plan to usurp the throne; fall into it by mistake; or step into the breach to save the kingdom? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Jane Shore lives among the list of the most famous mistresses - along with the likes of Roseamund Clifford, Alice Perrers. Like Alice, Jane lives and loved at the very centre of political power for a while - but unlike Alice, left an attractive reputation.

The reign of Edward V is one of the great controversies of English history. This episode is as uncontroversial - just what happened. Then in 2 weeks time - we have the big debate and prizes, at THoE Facebook Page. It all starts with the death of Edward IV on 9th April 1483. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy