Discover The Richard III and Henry VII Experiences On York's City Walls
Discover the story of medieval York during the reign of Richard III through to King Henry VII.
Richard, the last Plantagenet king ruled for only two years before the Battle of Bosworth, but his influence in York was great and endured through the rule of the man who defeated him in the struggle for the crown, Henry Tudor.
Explore two of York's major monuments:
Monk Bar and Micklegate Bar, located on the historic city walls and find out the role they played in the strife and ceremony that was shaped by the Wars of the Roses.
Experience the rebellion and conflict:
During the sixty years that spanned this turbulent period in British history, ending the rule of one dynasty and the legacies it created for the House of Tudor in the hundred years that followed.
The Richard III and Henry VII Experiences are located on York's city walls.
GHOST STORIES - MICKLEGATE BAR - YORK, UK
no19 Micklegate museum City Centre, York 2
from the top of the forte in york.
Hills of York - Micklegate
Not a particularly challenging hill, but cobbles make it more difficult. so *proud*
Tanks, Cannons and Aeroplanes Long Gone Relics of York's Past
Over the Many years Not only People have Visited York. we've had Tanks in the Museum Gardens and Passing Micklegate Bar, Cannons on Bridges and even an Airfield at Clifton
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When not to use the bike lane - Micklegate Bar
It's less than a foot wide in places, the arch isn't wide enough for a bus, so a car and a bike have no chance of being safe in this space.
Admittedly I only found out it was here today after ascending Micklegate
York's hidden secret...the Bar Convent
Reenactor, York - explaining term 'Flash in the pan'
Recorded on April 5, 2012 using a Flip Video camera.
Following the arrival of the Queen for the Maundy Thursday ceremony at York Minster, reenactors 'camped' in Holy Trinity Micklegate's churchyard and gave demonstrations.
Bar Convent
York's best kept secret since 1686.
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Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York
Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York (21 September 1411 – 30 December 1460), was a leading English magnate, a great-grandson of King Edward III through his father and a great-great-great-grandson of that king through his mother. He inherited great estates, and served in various offices of state in France at the end of the Hundred Years' War, and in England, ultimately governing the country as Lord Protector during Henry VI's madness. His conflicts with Henry's wife, Margaret of Anjou, and other members of Henry's court, as well as his competing claim on the throne, were a leading factor in the political upheaval of mid-fifteenth-century England, and a major cause of the Wars of the Roses. Richard eventually attempted to take the throne but was dissuaded, although it was agreed that he would become King on Henry's death (being Lord Protector and Prince of Wales in the meantime.) Within a few weeks of securing this agreement, he died in battle.
Although Richard never became king himself, he was the father of Edward IV and Richard III.
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House of Plantagenet
The House of Plantagenet (/plænˈtædʒənət/ plan-TAJ-ə-nət) was a Western European royal dynasty that came to prominence in the High Middle Ages and lasted until the end of the Late Middle Ages. Within that period, some historians identify four distinct royal houses: Angevins, Plantagenet, Lancaster and York.
A common retrospective view is that Geoffroy V de Plantagenêt founded the dynasty through his marriage to Matilda, the daughter of Henry I of England. From the accession of their son, Henry II in 1154, via the Treaty of Winchester that ended two decades of civil war, a long line of 14 Plantagenet kings ruled England, until 1485 when Richard III was killed in battle. The name of Plantagenet that historians use for the entire dynasty dates from the 15th century and comes from a 12th-century nickname of Geoffrey. Henry II accumulated a vast and complex feudal holding with his marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine, which extended from the Pyrenees to Ireland and the border of Scotland, that some modern historians have called Angevin Empire.
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HOUSE of PLANTAGENET - WikiVidi Documentary
The House of Plantagenet was a royal house which originated from the lands of Anjou in France. The name Plantagenet is used by modern historians to identify four distinct royal houses – the Angevins who were also Counts of Anjou, the main body of the Plantagenets following the loss of Anjou, and the houses of Lancaster and York, the Plantagenets' two cadet branches. The family held the English throne from 1154, with the accession of Henry II, until 1485, when Richard III died. Under the Plantagenets, England was transformed, although this was only partly intentional. The Plantagenet kings were often forced to negotiate compromises such as Magna Carta. These constrained royal power in return for financial and military support. The king was no longer just the most powerful man in the nation, holding the prerogative of judgement, feudal tribute and warfare. He now had defined duties to the realm, underpinned by a sophisticated justice system. A distinct national identity was shaped by c...
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00:02:50: Plantagenet
00:03:52: Angevins
00:06:06: Origin
00:07:55: Arrival in England
00:10:08: Angevin zenith
00:17:29: Decline and the loss of Anjou
00:21:20: Baronial conflict and the establishment of Parliament
00:26:23: Constitutional change and the reform of feudalism
00:28:19: Expansion in Britain
00:33:43: Conflict with the House of Valois
00:38:25: Descendants of Edward III
00:41:04: Demise of the main line
00:43:39: House of Lancaster
00:47:57: House of York
00:54:54: Tudor
00:57:06: De La Pole
00:58:32: Pole
01:01:31: Stafford
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00:02:40 1 History
00:02:50 1.1 Origin of the name
00:05:25 1.2 Early history
00:08:52 1.3 After the conquest
00:11:18 1.4 16th to 18th centuries
00:13:58 1.5 Modern history
00:17:09 1.6 Early photography
00:17:48 2 Governance
00:17:57 2.1 Local government
00:22:11 2.2 Parliamentary constituencies
00:23:12 2.3 Ceremonial governance
00:23:32 3 Geography
00:23:41 3.1 Location
00:25:11 3.2 Architecture
00:28:41 3.3 Climate
00:30:02 3.4 Green belt
00:30:37 4 Demography
00:33:35 4.1 Population change
00:33:50 4.2 Religion
00:35:23 5 Economy
00:39:28 5.1 Public services
00:43:09 6 Transport
00:48:56 6.1 Local Transport Plan 2006
00:50:07 7 Education
00:52:41 8 Culture
00:52:50 8.1 Theatre
00:55:21 8.2 Music
00:56:08 8.3 York ham
00:56:52 8.4 Gastronomy
00:58:04 8.5 Beer and pubs
00:59:26 8.6 UNESCO status bids
01:00:19 9 Media
01:01:50 10 Sport
01:05:34 11 Geodesy
01:05:52 12 International relations
01:06:03 12.1 Twin towns – sister cities
01:06:26 13 See also
01:06:43 14 Notes
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York is a city and unitary authority area in North Yorkshire, England, the population of the council area which includes nearby villages was 208,200 as of 2017 and the population of the Urban area was 153,717 at the 2011 census. Located at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss, it is the county town of the historic county of Yorkshire. The city is known for its famous historical landmarks such as York Minster and the city walls, as well as a variety of cultural and sporting activities, which makes it a popular tourist destination in England. The local authority is the City of York Council, a single tier governing body responsible for providing all local services and facilities throughout the city. The City of York local government district includes rural areas beyond the old city boundaries. It is about 20 miles north-east of Leeds.
The city was founded by the Romans as Eboracum in 71 AD. It became the capital of the Roman province of Britannia Inferior, and later of the kingdoms of Deira, Northumbria and Jórvík. In the Middle Ages, York grew as a major wool trading centre and became the capital of the northern ecclesiastical province of the Church of England, a role it has retained. In the 19th century, York became a major hub of the railway network and a confectionery manufacturing centre, a status it maintained well into the 20th century. During the Second World War, York was bombed as part of the Baedeker Blitz. Although less affected by bombing than other northern cities, several historic buildings were gutted and restoration efforts continued into the 1960s. In 2000, York suffered very severe flooding as the River Ouse rose, affecting over 300 homes.The economy of York is dominated by services. The University of York and National Health Service are major employers, whilst tourism has become an important element of the local economy. In 2016, York became sister cities with the Chinese city of Nanjing, as per an agreement signed by the Lord Mayor of York, focusing on building links in tourism, education, science, technology and culture. Today, the city is a popular tourist attraction, especially for international visitors from China and Asia. In 2017, York became UK's first human rights city, which formalised the city’s aim to use human rights in decision making.
York | Wikipedia audio article
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York
00:01:08 1 History
00:01:16 1.1 Origin of the name
00:03:29 1.2 Early history
00:06:38 1.3 After the conquest
00:08:49 1.4 16th to 18th centuries
00:11:19 1.5 Modern history
00:13:50 1.6 Early photography
00:14:26 2 Governance
00:14:35 2.1 Local government
00:18:16 2.2 Parliamentary constituencies
00:19:11 2.3 Ceremonial governance
00:19:30 3 Geography
00:19:39 3.1 Location
00:20:59 3.2 Architecture
00:24:09 3.3 Climate
00:25:25 3.4 Green belt
00:25:57 4 Demography
00:28:42 4.1 Population change
00:28:56 4.2 Religion
00:30:20 5 Economy
00:34:01 5.1 Public services
00:37:21 6 Transport
00:42:36 6.1 Local Transport Plan 2006
00:43:42 7 Education
00:46:02 8 Culture
00:46:10 8.1 Theatre
00:48:27 8.2 Music
00:49:10 8.3 York Ham
00:49:50 8.4 Gastronomy
00:50:56 8.5 Beer and pubs
00:52:10 8.6 UNESCO status bids
00:52:57 9 Media
00:54:22 10 Sport
00:57:43 11 Geodesy
00:58:00 12 Twin cities
00:58:21 13 See also
00:58:36 14 Notes
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York is a historic walled city in North Yorkshire, England. At the confluence of the River Ouse and Foss, it is the traditional county town of the historic county of Yorkshire. York Minster and a variety of cultural and sporting activities make it a popular tourist destination.
The city was founded by the Romans as Eboracum in 71 AD. It became the capital of the Roman province of Britannia Inferior, and later of the kingdoms of Northumbria and Jórvík. In the Middle Ages, York grew as a major wool trading centre and became the capital of the northern ecclesiastical province of the Church of England, a role it has retained.In the 19th century, York became a hub of the railway network and a confectionery manufacturing centre. The economy of York is now dominated by services. The University of York and National Health Service are major employers, whilst tourism has become an important element of the local economy.
The City of York local government district includes rural areas beyond the old city boundaries. In 2011, it had a population of 198,051.