At the recent meeting of the NSW Branch of the Richard III Society on 11 August those members attending were entertained and enlightened by a group of their fellow Ricardians. They represented a discussion between Richard’s family and friends entitled Remembering Richard, written by member Kevin Herbert.
Good use was made of medieval costumes, this helped to create the atmosphere of the late 15th century as they took the parts of those involved in Richard’s life and times.
Many aspects of his short but important life were discussed. His early years at Middleham and the key role he played in military and administrative affairs of the Kingdom. His marriage to Anne Neville, the tragic loss of their son at only ten years and Anne’s early death. The relationship with his sister-in-law Elizabeth Woodville and friends such as Francis Lovell and James Tyrell. There was even a possible solution to the disappearance of his nephews from the tower. The characters were introduced by Katherine Gordon, and also included the princes Edward and Richard as well as their sister Elizabeth and Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Buckingham.
That afternoon I could almost imagine I was back in the late 15th Century as I listened to these very interesting conversations about Richard’s life.
I am sure it will be well received at the Ricardian Conference in West Australia in October
Tags: NSW Branch, Richard III
We shall be remembering Richard’s cruel death at the Battle of Bosworth on August 22, 1485 with a social event. This year we will be attending the 10am service at All Souls’ Church, Leichhardt on Sunday August 23. They are always so welcoming to those Ricardians who do attend their services, that we urge you to make the effort to attend to show our appreciation of their kindness. Parking in some of the streets nearby is apparently at no cost on Sundays – and their morning teas after the service are delightful.
Please join your fellow Ricardians for the service. This is, after all, the most significant time in our year!
We will of course go on to have lunch at La Galletta Restaurant at 161 Norton Street when Tony will present his usual delicious menu choices to us for a very reasonable price.
For more information or if you would like to attend, please contact social@richardiii-nsw.org.au.
Tags: Bosworth, NSW Branch, Richard III
Please note that Saturday’s (8 August) General Meeting will be in the meeting room on Level 5 of the Sydney School of Mechanics, which is larger than our usual room which could be a good thing for the performance of Remembering Richard.
Julia has been given a key to Level 5 – and there will be a notice by the lifts to tell everyone where we are meeting.
See you all there!
Tags: NSW Branch
