The Battle of Bosworth in 1485 is often remembered as a defining moment in English history, representing a climactic clash between good and evil. It is the moment the deformed tyrant Richard III was slain while the noble saviour, Henry Tudor, was crowned king — ending the Wars of the Roses and marking the start of the Tudor dynasty. However, popular beliefs surrounding the battle are rooted less in historical reality and more in myth: dramatised storytelling carefully constru

Nestled within the open fields at the heart of Kenilworth lie the remains of a medieval priory. Just a ten-minute stroll from Kenilworth Castle – the other striking medieval landmark in the area – St Mary’s Abbey stands as a potent reminder of the complex religious history of the British Isles. The most significant impression upon visiting is the toll religious upheaval has taken on this monastic house. What was once a thriving spiritual centre is now a shattered ruin, with o

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