Battle of Bosworth August 22nd 1485

 August 22nd is the anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.   It’s often called the last battle of the so called Wars of the Roses, although it was the battle of Stoke in 1487 that truly ended it.  I have been very lucky to visit the battlefield centre twice.  It is well worth a visit, offering a fascinating insight of what happened that day.   It even addresses the problem of actually pin pointing where the battle took place.  It’s amazing to think that the actual site of a battle of such importance, which saw the death of a king and the start of the Tudor dynasty,  is unknown.  Research is still taking place to identify the precise area of the battle.   If you visit the battlefield centre, you’ll understand why.  It’s very difficult to visit unless you have a car and the area is vast.  To find out more about the site of the battle, visit the centre’s website here

One of the most important finds at Bosworth, a silver boar, badge of Richard III.