George, Duke of Clarence
On this day, 18th February 1478, George, Duke of Clarence, younger brother of King Edward IV and older brother of Richard III, was executed for treason. Rumour persists that he was drowned in a butt...
View ArticleThe Battle of Wakefield 1460
Although By Loyalty Bound opens in 1470, it is the events that took place ten years earlier at the Battle of Wakefield that led to the Harrington family losing their castle and lands at Hornby in...
View ArticleLudlow Castle
Ludlow Castle I’ve been researching the de Lacy family for a while now, although my main interest has been the descendants of Ilbert de Lacy. But a recent visit to Shropshire meant that I could visit...
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