Special Events in 2013
2013
There is an exhibition in Leicester Guildhall about Richard III.
There is a small exhibition on Francis Lovell at Greys Court, a small National Trust property just outside Henley-on-Thames, until December. He once owned the property. The exhibition is very small - 'just information and images '- focused on Francis Lovell, with a section on the recent discovery of Richard.
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre has a free exhibition Richard III - The Making of a Myth. On until December 31.
June onwards - Henry V on tour from Shakespeare's Globe Theatre at cinemas and outdoor venues throughout Britain. Venues include Barnet, St Albans, Tewkesbury and Towton battlefields. More details from this leaflet from Malvern Theatres - 4 parts.
June to September - Richard III events in Leicester.
A year long programme of Richard III events has been launched in York called Richard III, Rumour and Reality.
Tuesday 18 June
7.00pm - Dean's Discussions at Leicester Cathedral: A series of talks from leading figures at the University of Leicester involved in the discovery and identification of King Richard III.
Admission £5.00 / £3.00 concessions.
Wednesday 19 June
There are still some tickets available for John Ashdown-Hill's talk 'The Search for Richard III' in Peterborough.
Saturday 22 June
Guided walk round Grafton Regis costing £7.50. Booking essential.
Tuesday 25 June
7.00pm - Dean's Discussions at Leicester Cathedral: A series of talks from leading figures at the University of Leicester involved in the discovery and identification of King Richard III.
Admission £5.00 / £3.00 concessions.
Friday 28 June - Sunday 21 July
The Landshut Wedding is the re-enactment of the wedding in the 1470s between George, Duke of Bavaria-Landshut and Jadwiga, daughter of King Casimir of Poland.
Early booking is advised as it very quickly gets fully booked.
Saturday 29 June
The Shires Branch of the Betjeman Society are holding an event in Leicester. It's called A Heavy Crown and will be held at the Holiday Inn. Booking closes 7 June. Tickets are £23 for the day (10.15-17.00) including a Blue Badge Guided tour, or £20 excluding the tour, but with a film show instead.
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June
Graham Turner's latest painting of King Richard III will be unveiled at Bosworth Battlefield Centre. There will be an exhibition of his Medieval Art.
Admission to the exhibition is free. Opening Times - Saturday 29th June 12-4pm, Sunday 30th June 11am-4pm.
Wednesday 3 July
The King's Tour. The tours start from Leicester at 10am, with the coach departing for Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre at 12.30pm and returning to the city around 6pm.
Other dates: Sunday 7 July, Sunday 4 August and Wednesday 7 August, Sunday 1 September and Wednesday 4 September. Booking essential.
Saturday 6 July
There's a competition to find the Loveliest Leicestershire White Rose on in Leicester Cathedral today.
Sunday 7 July
The King's Tour. The tours start from Leicester at 10am, with the coach departing for Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre at 12.30pm and returning to the city around 6pm.
Other dates: Sunday 4 August and Wednesday 7 August, Sunday 1 September and Wednesday 4 September. Booking essential.
Friday 12 July - Sunday 14 July
Australasian Convention in Sydney: Richard III: The Man behind the Myth.
Saturday 13 July
Guided walk round Grafton Regis costing £7.50. Booking essential.
Saturday 13 July and Sunday 14 July
Tewkesbury Medieval Festival and Battle Re-enactment.
18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 July
Richard III on Trial for Murder by Michael Bennett is being performed by the Rainham Theatrical Society at the Oasthouse Theatre, Stratford Lane, Rainham, Kent. Tickets are £7.50.
Sunday 4 August
The King's Tour. The tours start from Leicester at 10am, with the coach departing for Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre at 12.30pm and returning to the city around 6pm.
Other dates: Wednesday 7 August, Sunday 1 September and Wednesday 4 September. Booking essential.
Wednesday 7 August
The King's Tour. The tours start from Leicester at 10am, with the coach departing for Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre at 12.30pm and returning to the city around 6pm.
Other dates: Sunday 1 September and Wednesday 4 September. Booking essential.
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre weekend organised by the Richard III Society.
Thursday 22 August
Battle of Bosworth Anniversary Service in Leicester Cathedral.
Sunday 25 August
Yorkshire Branch outing to Coverham Abbey and the Commemoration of the Battle of Bosworth.
The Branch is making a private visit to Coverham Abbey which is not open to the public before visiting Middleham Church for the Annual Commemoration of King Richard’s death at the Battle of Bosworth. Members and friends welcome. Full details will be available from the secretary early in 2013.
Sunday 1 September
The King's Tour. The tours start from Leicester at 10am, with the coach departing for Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre at 12.30pm and returning to the city around 6pm.
Other dates: Wednesday 4 September. Booking essential.
Wednesday 4 September
The King's Tour. The tours start from Leicester at 10am, with the coach departing for Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre at 12.30pm and returning to the city around 6pm.
Booking essential.
Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 September
War and Peat conference in Sheffield - the military heritage of moors, heaths, bogs and fens.
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September
The reenactment of the Battle of Mortimer's Cross will take place in the grounds of Hampton Court in Herefordshire.
Saturday 21 September
Guided walk round Grafton Regis costing £7.50. Booking essential.
Saturday 5 October
AGM in London organised by the Richard III Society.
Saturday 9 November
The Sun in Splendour: Edward IV in Peace and War - Norfolk Branch Study Day at the Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich.
Saturday 14 December
Fotheringhay Carol Service organised by the Richard III Society.
2014
Saturday 8 November 2014
Looking for Richard - Norfolk Branch Study Day at the Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich.
