Ludlow is a small town in Shropshire, and it's a brilliant place to visit for anyone interested in medieval and Tudor history. I've visited it many times. One of the best places to visit there is St Laurence's Church. The church is about 800 years old. Here are my pictures after a recent visit.
Victorian stained glass windows showing Edward V and Prince Arthur, son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York.
Ludlow was a Yorkist stronghold. Here is Richard, Duke of York, and his son, King Edward IV. Again, this is Victorian stained glass.
This is an original stained glass window.
Prince Arthur was sent to Ludlow to rule over the Marches at Ludlow castle, with his own mini court. It was like an 'apprenticeship'.Prince Arthur died at Ludlow Castle in 1502. His body was taken to St Laurence's where his heart end entrails were buried near the altar. We don't know the precise location, and it seems the box was lost at some point.The font at St Laurence's is made from a Roman column and is still used.The entrance to St Laurence's Church. There are volunteer staff there who are very knowledgeable.
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