Bosworth Collection

Richard III on Horse
KING RICHARD III OF ENGLAND depicted at the fatal battle of Bosworth Field - a splendidly stylised depiction showing the doomed monarch desperate yet determined

Richard Dies at Bosworth
Richard III is killed at the Battle of Bosworth, and the crown passes to his enemy, Henry, Duke of Richmond (Henry VII)

WALES / DALE
A glimpse of the fine beach at Dale, on Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales. It was here that Henry Tudor landed in August 1485, on his way to the Battle of Bosworth. Date: 1950s

Richard III at Bosworth
Richard III fights on horseback during the Battle of Bosworth

Plan of Bosworth Field, Battle of Bosworth, near Leicester, 22 August 1485, towards the end of the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487). Date: 1485

King Henry VI of England married to Margaret of Anjou at Titchfield Abbey, 23 April 1445. The mad king was 24 and the queen 15

Battle of Bosworth Field Reenactment, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, UK

SZD-48 Jantar Standard 2 732, single-seat Standard-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

SZD-38 Jantar 1 70, single-seat Standard-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

1840s Victorian Map Of Leicestershire Vintage
1840s, Victorian, Map, of, Leicestershire, Vintage, Lantern, Slide, Leicester, Lutterworth, Market, Harborough, Bosworth, Ashby, de, la, Zouch, Hinckley, Charnwood, Forest, England, Edwardian, early

Foden Steam Wagon DD 4894 - number 848, built in 1904, at a Market Bosworth Steam Rally on 23 August 1964. Date: 1964

Sentinel S4 Steam Wagon TJ 3319 / number 8884 at Market Bosworth. (Sentinel Waggon Works Ltd was a British company based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire) Date: 1976

Robey Tandem Roller FE 6255 / number 41593. Seen at Market Bosworth. Date: 1976

Foster Showman's Tractor UX 6727 Maid Marian
Foster Showman's Tractor, regn. UX 6727 Maid Marian, number 12509. Built in 1910 by William Foster & Co. in Lincoln, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Seen at Market Bosworth. Date: 1976

King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth
Richard III's corpse is carried on horseback after the battle of Bosworth Date: 1485

The Battle of Bosworth, 1485, illustration for Battlefields in Britain by C. W. Wedgewood, 1814 (engraving)
3783060 The Battle of Bosworth, 1485, illustration for Battlefields in Britain by C.W. Wedgewood, 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Battle of Bosworth, 1485)

The End of Richard Crookback. A. D. 1485 (colour litho)
670097 The End of Richard Crookback. A.D. 1485 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of Richard Crookback. A.D. 1485)

King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, near Leicester, 22 August 1485, towards the end of the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487). Date: 1485

Richard the third at Bosworth (King Richard III). "
3949309 Richard the third at Bosworth (King Richard III). " I think there be six Richmonds in the field: five have I slain today, instead of him"

Helmet and cuirass
Helmet found at Bosworth Field, and flexible cuirass of metal laminae on leather said to have belonged to King Henry VIII. Copperplate engraving by J

Praehagraphy of England, being a map of that Kingdom illustrative of the principle
2973891 Praehagraphy of England, being a map of that Kingdom illustrative of the principle battles fought in it, pub. 1807 (coloured engraving) by English School

Shakespeares King Richard III, Act V, Scene 4, by J A Atkinson - the Battle of Bosworth. 1485

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Battle of Bosworth Field - King Henry VII crowned
The Earl of Richmond is crowned as King Henry VII after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field on 22 August 1485

The meeting of the North and South Wales Chieftains at the Breiddyn Hills
955603 The meeting of the North and South Wales Chieftains at the Breiddyn Hills, on their way to Bosworth-field, pub. 19th century (steel engraving) by English School

Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus CYF, single-seat Standard-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Schleicher ASW17 40, single-seat very-high-performance Open-class sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Scheibe SF-25c Motor-Falke G-HBOS, 2-seat motor-glider-light glider tug from the Husbands Bosworth Gliding Club, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition

Schleicher ASK13 199, 2-seat trainer from the Husbands Bosworth Gliding Club, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

SZD Jantar Standard 126, single-seat Standard-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Grob G-104 Speed Astir 114, single-seat 15m-class high-performance sailplane, on the Grid at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Glasflugel Mosquito I, single-seat 15m-class high-performance sailplane, on the Grid at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition

Glasflugel Mosquito 54, single-seat 15m-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

SZD-09 Bocian 740, 2-seat trainer from the husbands Bosworth Gliding Club, landing at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Schleicher ASW-20 N54JH - 4S, single-seat 15m-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Glasflugel Mosquito HD, single-seat 15m-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Scheibe SF-27M G-BCBN, single-seat medium-performance motor-sailplane with retractable engine, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 2 66, single-seat Open-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

SZD-09 Bocian 840, 2-seat trainer from the Husbands Bosworth Gliding Club, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

SZD Jantar Standard 609, single-seat Standard-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Glaser-Dirks DG-200 D-8200 - DG, single-seat Open-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Caproni-Vizzola A-21 Calif 566, 2-seat Open-class high-performance sailplane at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

North Tyneside NE12 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Tyneside NE12 6

Daimler Vintage Car Accident, Husbands Bosworth, Lutterworth, near Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England. Leicester registration. Date: 1910

King Henry VII after the Batte of Bosworth
After defeating King Richard III at Bosworth, Henry VII is offered the crown of England. Date: 1485

Richard Iii And The Earl Of Richmond, Later Henry Vii, At The Battle Of Bosworth Field August 22 1485. From A Nineteenth Century Print

The Battle Of Bosworth Field August 22, 1485. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Richmond crowned Henry VII at Bosworth
Earl of Richmond crowned Henry VII after the Battle of Bosworth, where he defeated Richard III. 1485

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"Unveiling the Historic Battle of Bosworth: Richard III's Last Stand" Step back in time to witness the iconic moment when Richard III, mounted on his majestic horse, faced his ultimate fate at the Battle of Bosworth. This pivotal event in English history forever altered the course of monarchy and marked the end of an era. Nestled amidst Wales' picturesque dale, Bosworth became etched into history as King Henry VI of England married Margaret of Anjou, setting forth a chain reaction that would culminate in this fateful clash. Explore a vintage 1840s Victorian map of Leicestershire to trace the path leading up to this monumental battle. Transport yourself further into history with glimpses of steam wagons like Foden DD 4894 and Sentinel S4 TJ 3319 rumbling through time. These mechanical marvels symbolize progress and innovation during an era defined by change. The Robey Tandem Roller FE 6255 takes center stage as it rolls through memory lane, reminding us not only of its impressive number - 41593 but also showcasing how technology shaped our past. Meanwhile, Foster Showman's Tractor UX 6727 Maid Marian stands tall as a testament to agricultural prowess during those times. As we revisit King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, let us remember his valiant efforts and reflect upon how one man's destiny can shape nations for centuries to come. The echoes from that historic day still resonate today within these hallowed grounds. Intriguingly juxtaposed against this historical tapestry is a Daimler Vintage Car Accident that occurred in Husbands Bosworth near Lutterworth. A reminder that even amidst grand narratives, everyday life unfolds with its own stories intertwined within these remarkable events. Bosworth remains more than just a name.