King Richard III Reinterment
21 – 29 March 2015
W: kingrichardinleicester.com
@KRIIILeicester
#richardreburied
King Richard III 1452-1485
Almost 532 years ago, Richard III was
crowned King of England. Few could have
predicted the events that would unfold
over half a millennium after his short reign
came to a catastrophic end.
If you want to find
out more about
Medieval Leicester
and sites connected
to King Richard III,
pick up a copy of
the King Richard
III Walking Trail.
Only £1 from
the King Richard
III Visitor Centre,
the Guildhall and
Visit Leicester, or
download a copy
for free from visitleicester.info/kriii
© Leicester Cathedral Chapter
King for only two years, Richard is a
complex and enigmatic figure who raises
debate and inspires curiosity in equal
measure. In a modern world, this
medieval monarch has taken on a unique
status - lost by the world and time,
Richard III was until 2012 one of only a
handful of English monarchs without a
marked grave. In the intervening centuries
the King’s character became surrounded
by myths and immortalised by
Shakespeare, but eventually Richard
became a symbol for revisionists who
fought to put right the wrongs he had
suffered. Since 1924 the Richard III
Society have been dedicated to uncovering
the truth from the speculation and
controversy that surround one of our
country’s most famous monarchs, and so
in this darkly mysterious tapestry woven
by history, new threads of light and hope
began to appear.
But who was King Richard III - and how
did his story come to captivate so many?
Richard III was born in October 1452
during the troubled reign of King Henry
VI. His childhood was overshadowed by
the Wars of the Roses.
When King Edward IV died, his eldest son
Edward (Richard’s nephew), was due to
inherit the throne. A dramatic period
followed, during which time Edward and
his brother were declared illegitimate and,
controversially, Richard was crowned King.
In August 1485, on learning Henry Tudor
had landed in Wales and intended to claim
the throne, Richard gathered his armies in
Leicester and rode out to fight in what
became known as the Battle of Bosworth the last battle of the Wars of the Roses.
After fighting bravely to defend his crown,
Richard was killed in battle and Henry
Tudor became King of England.
Richard III was 32 years old when he died
- he had been King for two years. He was
known to be a brilliant and courageous
soldier and a fair-minded administrator.
However, after his death, his reputation
suffered at the hands of the Tudors, whose
slender claim to the throne made it
necessary to blacken Richard’s character.
Richard’s story was once again unearthed
when, in August 2012, the University of
Leicester, Leicester City Council and the
Looking For Richard Project joined forces
in a search for the King’s grave. After
excavating an adult male skeleton from
the ruins of the medieval Greyfriars,
testing confirmed that the King had been
found, with the DNA of his remains
matching that of descendants of Richard’s
family alive today.
The identification of King Richard III was
just the beginning; there began a long
process from which, eventually, Leicester
Cathedral was identified as the final
resting place for the King. In March 2015,
King Richard III will finally be laid to rest
- less than 100 steps from where he had
been placed by history.
SUNDAY 22 MARCH
The Last Journey of the Last Plantagenet
Procession overview:
From 11am:
1.05pm:
1.20pm:
1.55pm:
2.15pm:
3.40pm:
Cortege departs
University of
Leicester
Start of reinterment
cortege in the
county
Arrival at Dadlington
Arrival at Sutton
Cheney
Arrival at Bosworth
Battlefield Heritage
Centre for service
- ticket holders only
Arrival at Market
Bosworth
4pm - 4.15pm:
Cortege passes
through Newbold
Verdon, Desford
and Leicester Forest
East
4.30pm:
Bow Bridge
ceremony
4.50pm:
St Nicholas Church
service - invitation
only
5.15pm - 5.30pm: City centre
procession
5.45pm:
Arrival at Leicester
Cathedral for 6pm
Service of Compline
- invitation only
Timings are approximate. Refer to the city and county maps to see the
procession route illustrated.
The procession and following service at
Leicester Cathedral will be shown on big screens in
Leicester at Jubilee Square and the Clock Tower.
Follow the procession and events throughout
reinterment week online at kingrichardinleicester.com
and on twitter @KRIIILeicester #richardreburied
The historic event of reinterring a King
will begin in Leicester and Leicestershire
on Sunday 22 March, when a cortege
transporting the mortal remains of King
Richard III will depart from the University
of Leicester through the county and city,
before arriving at Leicester Cathedral.
The university will hold a short public
ceremony to mark the departure of the
King from the campus after more than 2
years since the Archaeology Service led the
excavation on the medieval Greyfriars site.
The first stop for the cortege will be a
private event at Fenn Lane Farm. The area
around Fenn Lane Farm has produced a
number of archaeological finds suggesting
that soldiers were fighting in this area; it
was here that the Bosworth Boar was
found, a solid silver gilded badge which
would have been worn by someone of high
rank, such as a knight in the King's
household. The area is overlooked by
Crown Hill, Stoke Golding, where the
victorious Henry Tudor was unofficially
crowned after the battle.
From there the cortege will pause at
Dadlington, where many of those who fell
in the battle are buried, and Sutton
Cheney, where it is believed Richard’s
soldiers camped on the eve of battle.
After a service lead by the Bishop of
Leicester for invited guests and ticket
holders, the procession will proceed
towards the city, stopping at Market
Bosworth which, as the nearest substantial
town, gave its name to the battle.
The procession will carry on through
Newbold Verdon and Desford towards
Leicester where there will be a short public
ceremony at Bow Bridge to mark its
arrival in the city - it was over the old Bow
Bridge that Richard rode out to battle in
1485. A horse-drawn hearse will be used
to complete the final section of the journey
to Leicester Cathedral, where the coffin
will be officially received for an evening
service.
City Procession Route
Bow
Bridge
County Procession Route
If you need further information about the reinterment of King Richard III and
associated events, go to Visit Leicester or one of the information points in the city.
Information points are located at the railway station, BBC Radio Leicester
(Guildhall Lane), the Clock Tower, Jubilee Square and St Peter’s Square (Highcross).
Reburying Richard
with Dignity and Honour
Those behind the scenes at Leicester
Cathedral have been busy preparing for a
truly unique event: the reburial of a King.
Less than 100 steps from where the King
has rested for over 500 years and situated
in the middle of beautiful gardens, Leicester
Cathedral was constructed by Normans as
the Church of St Martin over 900 years ago.
King Richard III was recognised in the
cathedral long before the ground was
broken by the University of Leicester
diggers in 2012 - a memorial tablet for
Richard lay in the chancel of the cathedral
from 1982, and has only now been lifted to
make way for the King’s tomb.
The tomb has been designed to reflect key
Christian themes as well as the story of
King Richard. It will be situated in a place
of similar significance to the chancel
where the Greyfriars buried King Richard
in their church. This will be a peaceful
space for people to visit and reflect.
After a formal procession around the
county and city on Sunday 22 March, the
Cathedral will receive the remains of the
King for a Service of Compline, which will
formally acknowledge the remains into the
care of the Cathedral. The King will then
lie in repose for 3 days, when members of
the public will have the opportunity to
view the King’s coffin and pay their respects.
On Thursday 26 March the last
Plantagenet King of England will finally be
laid to rest; the Dean of Leicester and
Archbishop of Canterbury will preside at
the reinterment service and the Bishop of
Leicester will preach the sermon.
Following this historic event, Leicester
Cathedral will invite the city and county to
celebrate the reinterment
of King Richard III and reveal the
completed tomb in a special service
on Friday 27 March, after which the public
will be able to see the tomb of the King in
its full and final setting.
Leicester Cathedral
Reinterment Programme
Cathedral Morning Service - live on
BBC Radio 4
Sunday 22 March, 7.30am
Open for all who wish to attend but doors
close at 7.30am.
Prayer for King Richard III
Sunday 22 March
St Nicholas Church,
St Nicholas Circle, Leicester LE1 4LB
The coffin of King Richard III will be
carried into the church accompanied by
singing and a Litany of the Saints, and
short prayers. The coffin will leave on a
horse drawn carriage. Admittance is by
invitation only.
Service of Compline for the
Reception of the Remains of
King Richard III
Sunday 22 March, 6pm - 7pm
Attendance is by invitation only. The
service will be shown on big screens in
Jubilee Square and at the Clock Tower.
King Richard III in Repose
Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 March:
9.30am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 5pm,
Wednesday 25 March: 9.30am 12.30pm
This will be a queued event with no charge
for entry. If you are unable to queue for
medical reasons please make yourself
known to a welcomer.
Cathedral Eucharist*
Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 March, 1pm
A said Eucharist led by Bishop Tim
Stevens (Monday) and Bishop Christopher
Boyle (Tuesday).
Sung Vespers*
Tuesday 24 March, 5.30pm
Vespers sung by visiting Dominican clergy
and choir.
Cathedral Eucharist with Hymns*
Wednesday 25 March, 1pm
A Eucharist with hymns, Celebrant Sr
Beverley SSF, Homily Fr David Rocks OP.
Service of Reinterment of the
Remains of King Richard III
Thursday 26 March
Procession of guests: 10.45am
Service: 11.30am
Attendance is by invitation only. The
service will be shown on big screens in
Jubilee Square, at the Clock Tower and
broadcast live on Channel 4.
Service of Reveal of the Tomb of
King Richard III and Celebration
Friday 27 March, 12 noon
Attendance by invitation only.
The Tomb of King Richard III
Revealed
Friday 27 March, 3pm - 5.15pm
& 6.15pm - 9pm
This will be a free queued event. If you are
unable to queue for medical reasons please
make yourself known to a welcomer.
Bell Ringing – a special King Richard
III Peal
Friday 27 March, 6pm
A specially arranged peal will be rung from
the Cathedral bell tower.
*Admission is only for the specified service and not for
viewing of the coffin of King Richard III. These events
are open to all until the Cathedral capacity is reached.
W: leicestercathedral.org
Telling the Story of King Richard III
The city and county have two fantastic visitor attractions dedicated to telling the story of
the key moments in the life, death and discovery of King Richard III.
King Richard III Visitor Centre:
Dynasty Death and Discovery
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Exhibition
Saturday 21 March: 10am - 5pm, Sunday
22 March: 10am - 7pm, Monday 23 &
Tuesday 24 March: 10am - 6pm,
Wednesday 25 March: 9am - 5pm,
Thursday 26 March: 9am - 7pm, Friday 27
March: 9am - 6pm, Saturday 28 March:
10am - 6pm, Sunday 29 March: 10am - 4pm
Saturday 21 & Monday 23 – Sunday 29
March: 10am – 5pm; Sunday 22 March:
10am – 6pm (event ticket holders only).
King Richard III Visitor Centre,
4A St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DB
Standing on the site of the medieval friary
of the Greyfriars where the King’s remains
were buried over 500 years ago, the centre
tells the fascinating story of the King’s life
and death, and reveals one of the greatest
archaeological detective stories ever told.
With interactive, hands-on displays you
can discover how King Richard III’s
remains were discovered and identified.
T: 0300 300 0900 W: kriii.com
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre,
Sutton Cheney, Nuneaton CV13 0AD
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre tells
the dramatic story of the Battle of
Bosworth on 22 August 1485, which
marked a major turning point in English
history. With interactive, hands-on
displays you can find out more about
medieval warfare, how the battle unfolded
and the impact of the new and powerful
Tudor dynasty. The Tithe Barn café is
open daily 10am - 5pm.
T: 01455 290429
W: bosworthbattlefield.com
FRIDAY 20 - SUNDAY 29 MARCH
Reinterment Week Programme
Join in the many events and activities taking place during the King Richard III
reinterment week - learn about King Richard III, hear from those involved in this
remarkable story and discover Leicester’s heritage sites.
Recurring events are listed on their first occurrence. See adjacent page for King Richard
III Visitor Centre and Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre contact details. Unless
stated, see back page for all other venue address and contact details. All details are
correct at time of going to print; we apologise for any changes to the programme that
may be necessary.
Floral tribute to King Richard III
Sunday 22 – Sunday 29 March
St James the Greater Church, Sutton Cheney
There will be no charge but donations will be welcomed
for flowers and the church. The church is always open
during daylight hours.
Saturday 21 March
King Richard III Day
10am – 4pm (Hands-on Activities), 10am – 5pm
(Expert Talks)
University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester
LE1 7RH
A free day of family-friendly activities celebrating the
University of Leicester’s discovery, identification and
study of the last Plantagenet King. Free event, no
pre-booking required. Some events have limited capacity
with sign-up on arrival. W: le.ac.uk/kr3events
W: kingrichardinleicester.com
@KRIIILeicester #richardreburied
King Richard III Day
Medieval Leicester Galleries
Opens Friday 20 March
The Guildhall
Through objects, activities and digital technology, walk
the streets of Medieval Leicester and uncover a world
both familiar and very different to our own! Supported by
the DCMS/Wolfson Museums & Galleries Improvement
Fund. Free.
Medieval Leicester Galleries
Ongoing events
King Richard III Family Day
10.30am - 2.30pm
The Guildhall
Medieval inspired crafts in one of
Leicester’s oldest medieval buildings.
Free, drop-in event.
Guided walks at Bosworth Battlefield
Heritage Centre
Saturday 21 March, Monday 23 –
Wednesday 25 March & Friday 27
March: 11am, 1pm & 3pm; Thursday
26 March: 3pm; Saturday 28 &
Sunday 29 March: 11am & 2pm
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
A 2km guided walk exploring the battle of
Bosworth, the death of King Richard III
and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Tickets: Adults £4.50 Child £3.25 Family
tickets available. Book via telephone, in
person or via the website.
Wygston’s House Tours
Blue Badge Guide tours: Saturday
21, Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 March:
11am, 1pm & 3pm
Costumed tours: Friday 27 March:
11am, 1pm & 3pm
Wygston’s House
A fantastic opportunity to explore this
hidden treasure and find out more about
the building and its fascinating history.
Free event, pre-booking essential for tour.
King Richard III Art Exhibition
Saturday 21, Monday 23 – Wednesday
25 & Friday 27 March: 11am – 4.30pm
The Guildhall
Fine Art exhibition focused on the places
of significance to King Richard’s life and
other work by Kirsteen Thomson. Free,
drop-in event.
DMU Guided Heritage Tour
Saturday 21 – Monday 23 March,
Thursday 26 & Friday 27 March:
Hourly from 11am – 2pm
Trinity Hospital Chapel, Church of the
Annunciation, The Chantry Building
De Montfort University, The Gateway,
Leicester LE1 9BH
Located in the heart of the ancient
precinct of ‘The Newarke’, De Montfort
University is home to several hidden
heritage sites. Each tour will begin on the
hour and will meet at Trinity Hospital
Chapel. Free, drop-in event.
Leicester Castle Mini Tours
Saturday 21 – Saturday 28 March:
11.30am, 12 noon, 12.30pm, 1pm,
2pm, 2.30pm & 3pm
Leicester Castle
Included in our introductory tours are the
12th century Great Hall and the original
castle mound. Tours are not suitable for
small children who may need to be carried
and suitable footwear is advisable. Free,
drop-in event.
Magazine Gateway Mini Tours
Saturday 21 – Saturday 28 March:
11.30am, 12 noon, 12.30pm, 1pm,
2pm, 2.30pm & 3pm
Magazine Gateway
The 15th century Magazine Gateway has a
compelling and varied 600 year history. Tours
are not suitable for small children who may
need to be carried and suitable footwear is
advisable. Free, drop-in event.
By visiting The Magazine, Leicester Castle and
De Montfort University’s Heritage Centre,
visitors can undertake a self-guided tour of the
Newarke area. Please note that DMU’s Trinity
Hospital Chapel can only be accessed on a
guided tour.
W: kingrichardinleicester.com
@KRIIILeicester #richardreburied
Philippa Langley - The Looking for
Richard Project
3.30pm
The Guildhall
Screenwriter Philippa Langley, who led
the search for King Richard III, tells the
story of her seven-and-a-half year journey
to uncover the King’s grave through the
Looking for Richard Project. Free event,
pre-booking essential.
The Trial of King Richard III
7.30pm (Doors open at 7pm)
Jewry Wall Museum
The Tyrsby Players will seek to shed light
upon one of history’s most enduring
mysteries. The King stands accused of the
heinous murder of his young nephews, the
Princes in the Tower. You, the audience,
will act as jury. Bar available. Free event,
advanced booking recommended.
Candlelit Service of Holy Communion
7.30pm
St James the Greater Church,
Sutton Cheney
A service including King Richard III's
prayer and hymn. Free but voluntary
collection will be taken during Richard's
hymn.
Medieval Evening Banquet
7.30pm
Newbold Verdon Sports & Social
Club, Main Street, Newbold Verdon,
Leicester LE9 9NP
The evening will consist of a meal followed
by a sketch by Verdon Players and
medieval dancing by children from the
Primary School. Price TBC. For more
information contact Joyce Crooks on
01455 822027 / email
[email protected]
W: kingrichardinleicester.com
Sunday 22 March
Cathedral Morning Service - live on
BBC Radio 4
(for details see page7)
The Departure of King Richard III
from the University of Leicester
11am – 12 noon
University of Leicester, University
Road, Leicester LE1 7RH
A brief public ceremony to mark the
departure of the former King from the
campus.
W: le.ac.uk/kr3events
King Richard III in Dadlington
12pm – 5pm
Dadlington Village Green
King Richard III’s cortege will stop at St
James’ Church and The Green, Dadlington,
for a short service en route to Leicester.
A Guard of Honour from local schools will
form around the Green to welcome the
cortege to the village. Food and drink will
be available in the Village Hall. Free event,
donations to church welcome.
Cortege procession through
Sutton Cheney
St James the Greater Church,
Sutton Cheney
Mark Bennett's Recorder Group will be
playing medieval music prior to and after
the cortege stops for prayers outside the
church gates. Refreshments will be
available in the Village Hall before and
after cortege passes through village.
Market Bosworth Activities
Market Bosworth
Activities all day in the village centre
including a farmers market, community
choir, craft stalls, demonstrations and
activities by reenactors. In the afternoon
there will be a service to commemorate
the life of King Richard III in Market
Bosworth Square.
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Service of Compline for the
Reception of the Remains of King
Richard III
(for details see Leicester Cathedral page)
King Richard III service at Bosworth
Battlefield Heritage Centre
The site is open to ticket holders only
10am – 6pm
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
The commemorative ceremony, led by the
Rt Rev Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester,
will be held at the Battlefield Sundial in
the early afternoon. Access to the site will
be by shuttle bus from local park and ride
sites only, except for Blue Badge holders.
See website for details. This event is for
ticket holders only - tickets must be
applied for via the Bosworth Battlefield
website, by phone or in person at the
Battlefield Centre.
Jewry Wall and St Nicholas Church
Medieval Leicester and King Richard III
11.30am – 3.30pm
Jewry Wall Museum
Join the Friends of Jewry Wall Museum
for an exploration of the life and times of
King Richard III. Free, drop-in event.
Cortege in Newbold Verdon
Newbold Verdon village
Members of the village in costumes of the
time will process to the recreation ground
on Dragon Lane to commemorate the
passing through of the cortege. This
event is free and open to all. For more
information contact Joyce Crooks on
01455 822027 / email
[email protected]
Prayer for King Richard III
St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas
Circle, Leicester LE1 4LB
The coffin of King Richard III will be
carried into St Nicholas Church
accompanied by singing from the St
Nicholas Singers. A Litany of the Saints
and short prayers will be said. The coffin
will leave the church to be placed on a
horse drawn carriage. Admittance is by
invitation only.
W: kingrichardinleicester.com
@KRIIILeicester #richardreburied
King Richard lll in Repose
(for details see Leicester Cathedral page)
Guided Trips to Fenn Lane Farm
Monday 23 – Wednesday 25 March &
Friday 27 – Sunday 29 March: 6 trips
per day 10am – 4pm
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
– Fenn Lane Farm
An exclusive chance to visit Fenn Lane
Farm, the likely site of King Richard III’s
death, with an experienced Battlefield
Guide. 45 minute tour including minibus
ride from the Battlefield Heritage Centre
to the site. £6pp (no concessions).
Pre-booking essential, book via telephone,
in person or via the website.
Medieval Games
Monday 23 – Wednesday 25 & Friday
27 March: 10.30am – 4pm
The Guildhall
Come and try your hand at a selection of
medieval games. A partnership event with
the University of Leicester. Free, drop-in
event.
King Richard III’s Pennants – Schools
Project
Monday 23 – Sunday 29 March:
11am – 4.30pm
The Guildhall
To commemorate the reinterment of King
Richard III, children from 10 city schools
have participated in artist led workshops
to create King Richard III pennants. Free,
drop-in event.
Cathedral Eucharist
(for details see Leicester Cathedral page)
Les Routiers – Arms & Armour Talk
Monday 23 – Wednesday 25 March:
1.30pm & 3.30pm
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre,
Heritage Room
Learn about the arms and armour of the
15th century soldier. Adults £3 / child £2.
Book via telephone, in person or via the
website.
Leicester Castle – Meet Sir Robert
and Lady Chamberlain
Monday 23 & Thursday 26 – Sunday
29 March: 10.30am – 4pm
Leicester Castle
Sir Robert fought for King Richard III at
Bosworth and will talk about his allegiance
to the King. Talk to Lady Chamberlain
about medieval life and her life as a high
status noble. Tours are not suitable for
small children who may need to be carried
and suitable footwear is advisable. Free,
drop-in event.
W: kingrichardinleicester.com
@KRIIILeicester #richardreburied
Leicester Castle
Monday 23 March
The Road to Bosworth: a talk by
Eddie Smallwood
5pm
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre,
Heritage Room
Join experienced Battlefield Guide Eddie
Smallwood in an exploration of what led
to the Battle of Bosworth, how the armies
made their way to the area and what
ultimately led to Richard's defeat and
death. £5 (no concessions), booking
advisable. Book via telephone, in person
or via the website.
Mass for the Repose of the Soul
of King Richard III
5pm
Holy Cross Church, 45 Wellington
Street, Leicester LE1 6HW
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop
of Westminster, will celebrate Mass for the
Repose of the Soul of King Richard III.
The Mass is for ticket holders only.
W: holycrossleicester.org
Bloodline – The Descendants’ Stories
7pm – 8pm
The Guildhall
Join BBC Radio Leicester’s Ben Jackson in
conversation with Michael, Jeff and Leslie
Ibsen and Wendy Duldig. This is a
partnership event with the University of
Leicester and BBC Radio Leicester. Free
event, pre-booking essential.
Mathew Morris: Is this a King I see
before me?
7.30pm
King Richard III Visitor Centre
The University of Leicester’s Mathew
Morris discusses the discovery and
excavation of King Richard III’s remains.
Event includes an exclusive viewing of the
Visitor Centre and refreshments. £15.00
per person, book in advance online.
X Marks the Spot… The Search for
Richard III
7.30pm
The Dixie Grammar School - Station
Rd, Market Bosworth CV13 0LE
Richard Buckley from the University of
Leicester, lead archaeologist of the
Greyfriars project, talks about this major
discovery. Tickets £7.50.
W: bosworthfestival.co.uk
W: kingrichardinleicester.com
Hawkwise Flying Sessions
Hawkwise Flying Sessions
Monday 23 – Wednesday 25 March:
2pm & 3pm; Friday 27 March: 11am,
1pm & 3pm; Saturday 28 March: 11am
– 4pm; Sunday 29 March: 11am, 1pm
& 3pm
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Get up close and personal with owls,
hawks and falcons with Hawkwise
Falconry. Adults £2.50 / child £1.50 (£2pp
on Saturday 28 March). Book via
telephone, in person or via the website for
23 - 25 March only.
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Tuesday 24 March
King Richard lll in Repose
(for details see Leicester Cathedral page)
Sung Vespers
(for details see Leicester Cathedral page)
Finding Bosworth Battlefield by
Richard Mackinder
5pm
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre,
Heritage Room
An illustrated talk on the exciting story of
a Battlefield lost to history and finally
rediscovered through painstaking research
and survey work. £5pp, booking essential.
Book via telephone, in person or via the
website.
X marks the Spot, Finding
Leicester’s Lost King
6pm – 7pm
The Guildhall
An exciting opportunity to hear the
University of Leicester’s Richard Buckley
and Mathew Morris discuss discovering
and excavating the mortal remains of King
Richard III. There will be an opportunity
for questions and answers. A partnership
event with the University of Leicester.
Free event, pre-booking essential.
Wednesday 25 March
King Richard III: Histories-Transformations--Afterlives
9am – 5pm
Trinity House, De Montfort University,
The Gateway, Leicester LE1 9BH
A one-day conference called "Richard III:
Histories--Transformations--Afterlives."
£30 for students, £55 standard rate.
Contact Deborah Cartmell
([email protected]) or Gabriel Egan
([email protected]) for further
information. Book your place at
http://store.dmu.ac.uk or call
0116 250 6685.
Book signing with Richard Buckley
10am – 2pm
King Richard III Visitor Centre
The University of Leicester’s Richard
Buckley will be at the Visitor Centre to
sign copies of his best-selling book, ‘The
King Under The Car Park.’ Free, drop-in
event (does not include access to the
Visitor Centre).
Writing about Richard and His Times
– Literary Conference
1.30pm – 5pm
Leicester Adult Education College,
2 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HL
Hosted by Historical Novel Society in
partnership with Leicester Libraries. Free
event. For more details contact Mark
Evans 01550 740139 or visit the website:
historicalnovelsociety.org
King Richard III in Repose
(for details see Leicester Cathedral page)
W: kingrichardinleicester.com
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The King’s Speech
12.15pm – 12.45pm
Leicester Central Library,
Bishop Street, Leicester LE1 6AA
Join Dr Philip Shaw for an interesting
lunchtime talk and discussion on the
dialect and written practices of Richard
III. A partnership event with the
University of Leicester. Free event,
booking advisable.
Cathedral Eucharist with Hymns
(for details see Leicester Cathedral page)
The ‘Other’ Richards
1.15pm – 1.45pm
Leicester Central Library, Bishop
Street, Leicester LE1 6AA
Much has been written about King
Richard III. Without the constraints of the
need for historical ‘accuracy’ Dr Nicole
Fayard will uncover how King Richard III
is portrayed in performances of
Shakespeare’s play across Europe. A
partnership event with the University of
Leicester. Free event, booking advisable.
T: 0116 299 5401
Tell Tale Theatre presents
‘Uncle Richard’
Written by E.S Cooper, Directed
by Taresh Solanki
Wednesday 25 March: 4.30pm & 7pm
shows, Wygston’s House
Friday 27 March: 4.30pm & 7pm
shows, The Guildhall
World Premiere of a brand new history
play written and told by the awardwinning Tell Tale Theatre to mark the
reinterment of King Richard III. Running
time 1 hour. Free event, pre-booking
essential.
Arming King Richard III for Battle by
Dominic Smee & Richard Knox
5pm
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre,
Heritage Room
Richard Knox, curator at Bosworth
Battlefield, and re-enactor Dominic Smee,
a Richard III body double who starred in a
Channel 4 documentary, provide an
illustrated talk on how the fallen monarch
would have fought in armour. £5pp,
booking essential. Book via telephone, in
person or via the website.
W: kingrichardinleicester.com
Launde Abbey
Wygston’s House Stained Glass Tours
11am, 1pm & 3pm
Wygston’s House
Costumed guided tours of Wygston’s
House with an emphasis on finding out
more about the beautiful stained glass that
is currently on display at Jewry Wall. Free
event; drop-in available but pre-booking
essential for tours.
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King Richard III in Fact and Fiction –
Who should we believe?
6.30pm – 9pm
Leicester Central Library, Bishop
Street, Leicester LE1 6AA
A literary discussion chaired by Dr P T
Stone, Chairman of Richard III Society.
Featuring: David Baldwin, adviser to King
Richard III Visitor Centre; John AshdownHill, leader of genealogical research and
historical advisor to Looking For Richard
Project; Peter Hammond, President of the
Richard III Society, historian and author
of ‘Richard III and the Bosworth Campaign;’
and Joanna Hickson, broadcaster and
historical novelist, author of Red Rose
White Rose. Followed immediately by
'Richard III: the Man and the Myth’ (8pm
- 9pm). A presentation with images by
best-selling historian and novelist Alison
Weir followed by a book signing. This is a
free event but booking is essential.
Presented by Leicester Libraries in
partnership with the Historical Novel
Society. T: 0116 2995401
Dinner and Lecture at Launde Abbey
Wednesday 25 March: Victimised or
Victorious?: Launde Abbey, War and
the Reformation
Thursday 26 March: “For me,
Launde”: Ownership, Reputation and
the Cromwells of Launde Abbey
Dinner at 6.30pm followed by lecture
at 8pm
Launde Abbey, East Norton,
Leicestershire LE9 7XB
The speaker is Katie Bridger, a PhD
Student at the University of Leicester in
the Centre for English Local History. £30
for a three course dinner and lecture.
Overnight accommodation is available for
those who wish to attend both lectures at a
cost of £85 per room (£50 for single
rooms) per night. For information and to
book, please contact Launde Abbey on
01572 717254; email:
[email protected] or visit:
www.laundeabbey.org.uk
W: kingrichardinleicester.com
Leicester and King Richard III
7pm
Newarke Houses Museum and
Gardens
Come and hear how the city and county of
Leicester featured in the life and death of
the controversial King Richard III.
Refreshments included. Talk by Robert
Gregory, Blue Badge Guide. Free event,
booking essential.
To the Point
7pm – 8pm
New Walk Museum and Art Gallery
A fascinating talk and Q&A session as
Professor Sarah Hainsworth from
University of Leicester examines the
evidence of King Richard III’s battle
wounds and explores the weapons that
were used to inflict these fatal injuries.
Free event, pre-booking essential.
Thursday 26 March
Service of Reinterment of the
Remains of King Richard III
(for details see Leicester Cathedral page)
A Moot Point
7pm – 8pm
Leicester Castle
A talk and Q&A session exploring the
legalities around the discovery of King
Richard III and the subsequent judicial
review. University of Leicester’s Dr Tracey
Elliot and Dr Sean Thomas will deliver this
interesting talk. Free event, booking
essential.
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Film: Richard III (1995)
7.30pm
The Dixie Grammar School, Station
Rd, Market Bosworth CV13 0LE
An adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic
with Ian McKellen, Annette Bening and
Jim Broadbent. Tickets £5.
W: bosworthfestival.co.uk
Friday 27 March
Service of Reveal of the Tomb of
King Richard III and Celebration
(for details see Leicester Cathedral page)
The Troubadour, Damien Clarke
Friday 27 March: 3pm – 8pm,
The Guildhall
Saturday 28 March: 11am – 4pm,
Wygston’s House
The troubadour, Damien Clarke, will be
performing in the Guildhall on two
unusual and historical instruments: the
Hammer Dulcimer and the Hurdy Gurdy.
Free, drop-in event.
The Tomb of King Richard III
Revealed, Bell Ringing – a special
King Richard III Peal
(for details see Leicester Cathedral page)
credit: van Heyningen & Haward Architects
David Baldwin: Leicester’s Lost King
2pm – 4pm
King Richard III Visitor Centre
Former University of Leicester lecturer
David Baldwin, who wrote an article
anticipating the discovery of King Richard
III's remains in the 1980s, will discuss the
King's reign and character. David will be
signing copies of his book ‘Richard III’
after the talk (until 4pm). £15 per person
for talk, admission to the Visitor Centre
and refreshments – book in advance
online. Book signing is a free, drop-in
event (does not include access to the
Visitor Centre).
W: kingrichardinleicester.com
@KRIIILeicester #richardreburied
FRIDAY 27 MARCH
Leicester Glows
Big Difference Company, Fireworxx
and Bright Spark present…
Leicester Glows: Fire Garden
and Cathedral Illuminations
Friday 27 March
6pm - 10pm
Jubilee Square, Cathedral Gardens
& King Richard III Visitor Centre
Join with the people of Leicester and
Leicestershire for a unique and beautiful
experience, marking the end of an historic
week of events for the city and county.
W: kingrichardinleicester.com
Over 8,000 flames will be lit around
Jubilee Square and Cathedral Gardens,
illuminating the area together with a trail
of fire sculptures lighting the sky to mark
the reinterment of King Richard III.
You will be able to light your own flame to
honour the King and produce a crown of
flames at the King Richard III Visitor
Centre.
The evening will include a stunning
illumination of Leicester Cathedral
together with a pyrotechnic display.
Free event.
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Saturday 28 March
Philippa’s Story
10am - 12 noon
King Richard III Visitor Centre
Join Philippa Langley as she recounts her
astonishing seven-and-a-half year journey
as she led the search for the king’s grave
through the Looking For Richard Project.
Philippa will be signing copies of her
books “The King’s Grave” and “Finding
Richard III: The Official Account” after the
talk (until 12 noon). £15 per person,
includes talk, admission to the Visitor
Centre and refreshments. Book in advance
online. Book signing is free, drop-in event.
Time Detectives
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 March:
11am, 11.30am, 12 noon, 12.30pm, 1pm,
1.30pm & 2pm
Wygston’s House
Do you want to be a Time Detective? Come
and join in this four-part puzzling activity
that will take you through the stages of
research, excavation, and the post
excavation finds and bones. A partnership
event with the University of Leicester.
Free, drop-in event.
A weekend of Living History at the
Guildhall: ‘1480’s Leicester – Life in
the Guildhall.’
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 March:
11am – 4pm
The Guildhall
A fantastic weekend of living history
celebrating and bringing to life Leicester’s
Guildhall. Visitors will be able to learn
about everyday life, observe and learn
much more from practical demonstrations
and talks. Free, drop-in event.
Matinee performance of ‘What
Remains of Richard?’
1pm
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre,
Marquee
An exciting performance from drama
group Interact, performed at the
battlefield surroundings. Debuted at
Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the play
explores the myths that surround King
Richard III’s life and death. £10pp,
booking essential. Book via telephone, in
person or via the website.
Talk and Book Launch by John
Ashdown-Hill
11am & 2pm
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre,
Heritage Room
Hear John Ashdown-Hill speak about his
new book, ‘The Dublin King - The True
Story of Edward, Earl of Warwick,
Lambert Simnel and the Princes in the
Tower.’ Cost £7.50 per person (no
concessions). Pre-booking advised.
Sunday 29 March
Heritage Sundays
Tours: 11am The Magazine, 1pm
Wygston’s House, 2.30pm Leicester
Castle
A wonderful opportunity to visit some of
Leicester’s beautiful historic buildings
with visitors invited to explore the
buildings on their own or book onto a tour
with an expert Blue Badge Guide. Free
event, pre-booking essential for tours.
Tours are not suitable for small children
who may need to be carried and suitable
footwear is advisable.
T: 0116 299 4444
W: goleicestershire.com
Jewry Wall Museum Drop in activities
11am – 3.30pm
Jewry Wall Museum
Find out more about Roman Leicester and
the bath house on one of our guided tours.
Plus trails and crafts for children. Free,
drop-in event; pre-booking for tours
advisable.
W: kingrichardinleicester.com
@KRIIILeicester #richardreburied
VENUE INFORMATION
Newarke Houses
Museum & Gardens
The Newarke
Leicester LE2 7BY
T: 0116 225 4980
Monday - Saturday:
10am - 5pm*
Sunday: 11am - 5pm*
Leicester Castle
Castle View
Leicester LE1 5WH
T: 0116 225 4980
Open daily 10:30am - 5pm*
The Guildhall
Guildhall Lane
Leicester LE1 5FQ
T: 0116 253 2569
February - October
Open daily: 10.30am - 8pm*
Wygston’s House
12 Applegate
Leicester LE1 5LD
T: 0116 253 2569
Open daily: 10.30am - 5pm*
Jewry Wall Museum
St Nicholas Circle
Leicester LE1 4LB
T: 0116 225 4971
February - October
Open daily: 11am - 4.30pm*
New Walk Museum
& Art Gallery
53 New Walk
Leicester LE1 7EA
T: 0116 225 4900
Monday - Saturday:
10am - 5pm*
Sunday: 11am - 5pm*
The Magazine
Oxford Street
Leicester
T: 0116 225 4980
Open daily: 10.30am - 5pm*
Leicester Cathedral
Peacock Lane
Leicester LE1 5PZ
T: 0116 261 5200
Please note that the Guildhall and Wygston’s House will be closed to the public on
Sunday 22 and Thursday 26 March. Venues may be open outside of these hours for
special events. *These opening times are specifically for the reinterment week 21 - 29
March 2015.
W: kingrichardinleicester.com
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