Venue: The Knavesmire Exhibition Centre, The Racecourse, York
Time: 10.00am to 4.30pm
Admission: Adults £4, Children under 14 FREE

Talk: An historical talk about Richard, Duke of York. Delve into the 1400s and learn the truth about Richard, Duke of York and his son Richard III
Speaker: Dr Phil Judkins

Venue: Doncaster Local Studies Library
Admission: £1.
For tickets and more details please contact Telephone: 01302 734307 or email: central.localhistory@doncaster.gov.uk

In 2010 Wakefield Historical Society will retrace the funeral route of Richard, Duke of York, killed 1460, reburied at Fotheringhay 1476, 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.

Vespers Of Our Lady

Talk: Medieval roads and travel
Speaker: Dr Paul Hindle