Wars Of The Roses Collection (#4)

Letter from Edward IV to Francis II, Duke of Brittany, 9th January 1471. Artist: Edward IV, King of England
Letter from Edward IV to Francis II, Duke of Brittany, 9th January 1471. Letter written from St Pol, praying Francis to assist Edward in the recovery of his kingdom

The Coronation of Henry IV, 1399 (15th Century)Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Coronation of Henry IV, 1399 (15th Century) Miniature colour print from The Chronicler of European Chivalry by GG Coulton, (London, 1930)

Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby, English nobleman, (1827). Artist: W Holl
Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby, English nobleman, (1827). At the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, Stanley (1435-1504) and his brother William betrayed Richard III

The nobles plucked red or white roses and put them in their caps, 15th century, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
One after another all the nobles plucked red or white roses and put them in their caps, 15th century, (1905). The founding of the Houses of York and Lancaster; Richard, Duke of York

Henry VII, first Tudor King of England, 1860. Portrait of the king (1457-1509), and below, his coronation on Bosworth Field

Edward IV, King of England. Edward IV, (1442-1483). King of England from 1461-1483

Bosworth Field. Leicestershire, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Bosworth Field. Leicestershire, England, 20th century. The Battle of Bosworth Field (or Battle of Bosworth) was the last significant battle of the Wars of the Roses

King Richards Well, Bosworth Field, Leicestershire, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
King Richards Well, Bosworth Field, Leicestershire, England, 20th century. Site of death of King Richard III at Battle of Bosworth, 1485. The present structure was restored or rebuilt in 1985

Battle of Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Battle of Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485 (1864). Richard III (1452-1485), last Yorkist king of England from 1483, on a white horse

John Howard, first Duke of Norfolk, c1850. Known as Jack of Norfolk, John Howard (c1430-1485) was Earl Marshal of England from 1483

The death of Warwick the Kingmaker, 1471 (c1880). Richard Neville or Nevill, Earl of Warwick (1428-1471), English soldier and statesman was killed at the Battle of Barnet, 14 April 1471

Richard, Duke of York, c1850. Richard Plantagenet (1411-1460), claimant to the English throne and father of Edward IV and Richard III

Richard Neville or Nevill, Earl of Warwick, English medieval soldier and statesman, 19th century. Warwick (1428-1471) in armour holding a shield and sword

Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick (1420-71) (engraving)
XJF957011 Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick (1420-71) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: known as Warwick the kingmaker); English, out of copyright

King Henry VI, Part II, 1890 (litho)
KW428139 King Henry VI, Part II, 1890 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VI, Part Two)

Henry VI, Part I, 1890 (litho)
KW428130 Henry VI, Part I, 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VI, Part One)

The Earl of Richmond chosen King after the Battle of Bosworth, from The History
XJF377242 The Earl of Richmond chosen King after the Battle of Bosworth, from The History of England by David Hume and Tobias Smollett, 1804 (engraving) by English School

Margaret of Anjou, after an Ancient Picture in the Collection of the Right Honourable
XJF311627 Margaret of Anjou, after an Ancient Picture in the Collection of the Right Honourable the Earl of Oxford, 1792 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); British Museum, London

Edward IV, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825 (litho)
KW310241 Edward IV, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Margaret of Anjou, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825
KW309138 Margaret of Anjou, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Earl of Richmond presented with the Crown of England after the Battle of Bosworth
XJF396667 The Earl of Richmond presented with the Crown of England after the Battle of Bosworth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Tudor)

Battle of Bosworth Field: Lord Stanley bringing the Crown of Richard III (1452-1485) to Richmond
XJF119868 Battle of Bosworth Field: Lord Stanley bringing the Crown of Richard III (1452-1485) to Richmond, 22nd August 1485 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School

BOSWORTH FIELD, 1485. The crown of the fallen King Richard III of England is placed on the head of the Earl of Richmond, victor in the Battle of Bosworth Field (22 August 1485)

RICHARD III AT BOSWORTH. The defeat and death of King Richard III at the battle of Bosworth Field (22 August 1485) by the Earl of Richmond, who became Henry VII: line engraving, 19th century

BOSWORTH FIELD, 1485. Lord Stanley giving the crown of the defeated Richard III to the victorious Earl of Richmond, who thereby began his reign as King Henry VII, at the Battle of Bosworth Field

BOSWORTH FIELD. Henry VII (center, on white horse) at the Battle of Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

HENRY VII (1457-1509). King of England, 1485-1509. Henry (center, on white horse) at the Battle of Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

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English kings Henry VII (left), Henry VI (center), and the Duke and Duchess of Suffolk (rear). Antique hand-colored print

Re-enactment of medieval combat, Wars of the Roses Society, Worcester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"The Wars of the Roses: A Bloody Struggle for Power and Throne" Step back in time to the tumultuous period of English history known as the Wars of the Roses. This fierce conflict, symbolized by the Union of the Roses between the Houses of Lancaster and York, shaped a nation's destiny. Intrigue and ambition were at play as Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of Henry VI, fought fiercely to secure her husband's reign against rival claimants. The offer of kingship to Richard, Duke of Gloucester at Baynards Castle marked a pivotal moment that would forever alter England's course. Amidst this chaos, Queen Margaret placed a paper crown on the head of young Duke York - an act both symbolic and foreboding. The Battle of Towton in 1461 became one of history's bloodiest clashes as Lancastrian forces clashed with their Yorkist adversaries. Queen Margaret herself was captured after defeat at Tewkesbury in 1471 - her fate sealed within colorful lithographs. The fog-covered Field of Battle near Barnet depicted by John Leech evokes an eerie atmosphere where lives were lost for power. Warwick the Kingmaker emerged as a prominent figure during these turbulent times. As an influential nobleman and soldier, he played a crucial role in shaping events that unfolded across England's landscape. A map from 1893 illustrates how this bitter struggle spanned regions throughout England - each territory becoming battlegrounds for warring factions vying for control. Even peaceful places like The New Inn in Gloucester bore witness to historical events etched into its walls. The Wars of the Roses left an indelible mark on English history – reshaping dynasties and leaving scars upon society. It serves as a reminder that power struggles can tear nations apart but also lay foundations for future unity under new rulers who emerge from such strife.