Not a lot of people know that Richard II had a paternal half-brother. This was Sir Roger of Clarendon, born at at unknown date to Edward of Woodstock, the 'Black Prince' and one Edith de Willesford.
He was almost certainly older than Richard II, and in 1372 received an annuity of £100 from Edward III.
In 1402 Roger was arrested, accused of conspiracy against his cousin, Henry IV. He may have been guilty of spreading rumours that Richard was still alive. He quite possibly believed that he was. In any event he was executed at Tyburn - which suggests he was hanged, drawn and quartered for high treason.
My main source for this is Plantagenesta
Monday, 22 August 2016
Bosworth
This is yet another memorial of Bosworth, when we remember before God the loyal men who died there, and especially King Richard III.
Rest in Peace.
Rest in Peace.
Friday, 5 August 2016
Richard of Conisbrough, Earl of Cambridge
Today is the anniversary of the execution in 1415 of possibly the most obscure member of the House of York, Richard of Conisbrough, Earl of Cambridge.
It is unfortunate we know so little about Richard. Even the conspiracy against Henry V which led to his execution is rather obscure and the available documentation begs as many questions as it answers.
Richard spent his life in relative poverty (for one of his class) and we rarely find evidence of his activities. Yet every sovereign of England from 1461 (bar Henry VII) is descended from him and his equally obscure wife, Anne Mortimer. So, in a way, he had the last laugh.
I don't suppose he felt much like laughing 601 years ago today though!
It is unfortunate we know so little about Richard. Even the conspiracy against Henry V which led to his execution is rather obscure and the available documentation begs as many questions as it answers.
Richard spent his life in relative poverty (for one of his class) and we rarely find evidence of his activities. Yet every sovereign of England from 1461 (bar Henry VII) is descended from him and his equally obscure wife, Anne Mortimer. So, in a way, he had the last laugh.
I don't suppose he felt much like laughing 601 years ago today though!
Thursday, 4 August 2016
Tia Rescue
Once more I find myself mentioning my favourite charity Tia Rescue.
Tia do a brilliant job rescuing unwanted greyhounds and lurchers and also shire horses. They are unfortunately struggling for cash at the moment.
How you can help:
Send a donation.
Sponsor a greyhound (or other rescued animal)
Give a home to a greyhound or lurcher. (These dog make wonderful pets).
Visit the new cafe and visitors' centre. See the dogs.
Read their website for details.
Tia are located down a country road, but they are actually quite handy for the A1 or M18 if you are in that neck of the woods. Quite near to Doncaster or Bawtry.
The address?
Tia Rescue
Mill Race Farm,
Wroot Road
Doncaster
DN9 3DY
I know that all donations, however small, will be much appreciated right now.
(Almost forgot. They have a 20 acre field which is available for hire for events, etc. They also allow camping.)
Tia do a brilliant job rescuing unwanted greyhounds and lurchers and also shire horses. They are unfortunately struggling for cash at the moment.
How you can help:
Send a donation.
Sponsor a greyhound (or other rescued animal)
Give a home to a greyhound or lurcher. (These dog make wonderful pets).
Visit the new cafe and visitors' centre. See the dogs.
Read their website for details.
Tia are located down a country road, but they are actually quite handy for the A1 or M18 if you are in that neck of the woods. Quite near to Doncaster or Bawtry.
The address?
Tia Rescue
Mill Race Farm,
Wroot Road
Doncaster
DN9 3DY
I know that all donations, however small, will be much appreciated right now.
(Almost forgot. They have a 20 acre field which is available for hire for events, etc. They also allow camping.)
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