Event Type: Branch

Takes Place: 16th January 2027

Time: 11am

Venue: National Waterfront Museum, Swansea

Description: The Life and Death of King Richard III talk covers his participation in the Wars of the Roses and his journey to the throne, including his involvement with the princes in the tower. His reign culminates in the Battle of Bosworth and his death. We then look at the discovery of his remains in Leicester. Some medieval weapons are described and demonstrated and a close look at a replica of Richard's skull is used to reveal how those weapons caused the wound marks thereon. Evidence would suggest that he was slain by an identifiable Welshman!

How to book: No booking required

Price: Free

Email: historyliz1565@yahoo.com

Organiser: Swansea Branch

Lecturer: John Richards

Comments: John Richards was born in Neath and educated at Neath Grammar School and Aberystwyth University. He worked for 20 years as a fireman in the London and West Glamorgan Fire Services. While completing a part-time degree in Ancient History and Classics at S

Region: Wales

Branch: Swansea