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