The
funeral route of Richard, Duke of York, killed at the Battle of Wakefield
1460, reburied at Fotheringhay 1476
In 1460 Richard,
Duke of York, was killed at the Battle of Wakefield. Later, in 1476, his
son, Edward IV, arranged a lavish re-burial for his father, taking the
body with great ceremony from Pontefract to Fotheringhay, resting each
night at Doncaster, Blyth, Tuxford le Clay, Newark, Grantham, Stamford and
finally being reburied at Fotheringhay. A huge funeral feast for 15,000
people followed.
In 2010 Wakefield Historical Society wants
to commemorate the 550th anniversary of Richard’s death, by
recreating that journey. We are raising funds to:
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Organise a journey along the route on
the original dates of 21st-30th July.
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Organise activities/lectures/music
at each town on the route, in partnership with local communities and
societies.
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Create a website, leaflet and other
educational resources for use in the future.
If
you, or your society would like to be involved in organising events at
places along the route, or taking part or just being kept informed about
what will be happening in 2010, please contact the Wakefield Historical
Society by e-mail to
wakefieldhistory@tiscali.co.uk
Download a flyer which includes the provisional
itinerary here.
Microsoft
Word - PONTEFRACT TO FOTHERINGHAY journey flyer.pdf
Note change of email address.
wakefieldhistory@tiscali.co.uk
Visit the
new website:-
www.richarddukeofyorkfuneral.org.uk
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