Learn about Richard III
During his relatively short life (1452-1485) Richard divided opinion, and he has gone on dividing opinion ever since.
Graduate students working with the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past at the University of York examine here the evidence for Richard’s connections with the north.
This website was part of a series of events across the region between June 2013–June 2014.
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Discover the important aspects that defined Richard III’s reign with a series of accessible introductory resources developed by our team of researchers.
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Where did the events of Richard III’s lifetime take place? Use our interactive map, linked directly to the events on our timeline, to find out more.
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Featured Article
Rumour, opinion, and criticism
Richard III's death at the battle of Bosworth was noted by York's civic leaders with great sorrow. The city had nurtured a fruitful relationship with the king, welcoming him in splendid style, providing military support and receiving rewards in return. Yet his popularity across the wider city was ambiguous and glimpses of local views in the civic records highlight that opinion was divided.
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