Join us in a journey following the funeral route of Richard, Duke of York, killed 1460, reburied at Fotheringhay 1476
Richard, Duke of York, was killed at the Battle of Wakefield in 1460 but later exhumed by his son, Edward IV. The body was taken 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 will retrace that journey on the anniversary dates of 21st-29th July to commemorate the 550th anniversary of Richard’s death. Each day will include visits to places of interest and a chance to walk some stretches of the original route. Each evening will include a performance of a medieval Vespers of the Dead, in the church where the body rested if possible, as well as a talk by an invited lecturer.
For the itinerary and booking form, please go to Join the journey. Bookings are being taken now on a first come, first served basis.
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