Henry VI on Tour
I found out about this event from the good people over at the Globe Theater. You can follow them on Twitter @The_Globe. If you are
10 June 2013
The Battle of Towton: Nasty, brutish and not that short
The soldier now known as Towton 25 had survived battle before. A healed skull fracture points to previous engagements. He was old enough—somewhere between 36
19 January 2011
First bullets ever fired in battle found in Yorkshire
Evidence of the first use of firearms on a British battlefield nearly 550 years ago has been uncovered. Bronze barrel fragments and very early lead
4 December 2010
Parts of guns found at Towton War of Roses site
Parts of handheld guns have been found at a North Yorkshire battlefield which saw one of the bloodiest conflicts of the War of the Roses.
23 November 2010
Skulls go on display for anniversary of battle
Human skulls scarred by sword and axe marks have gone on display in Wakefield to mark the 550th anniversary of the Battle of Wakefield. The
21 October 2010
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