Event Type: Branch

Takes Place: 11th March 2025

Time: 7pm

Venue: Room 2.01 Park Building, King Henry I St, Portsmouth PO1 2BZ.

Description: In the early months of 1461 the 18-year-old Edward, earl of March, was thrust into the limelight, taking over the leadership of the Yorkist cause after the death of his father Richard, duke of York, at Wakefield. Within a month Edward became king, cementing his victory at the Battle of Towton, the bloodiest battle ever fought on English soil. Yet, the skills for military success are different from those for ruling. This talk explores how Edward IV sought to keep the throne he won in 1461.

How to book: No need to book, just turn up

Price: £4

Email: portsmouthhistorybranch@gmail.com

Organiser: Kate

Lecturer: Dr Gordon McKelvie, University of Winchester

Region: South-East England

Branch: Portsmouth