Monthly Archives: May 2021

Elizabeth Woodville.  Image from the Royal Window Canterbury Cathedral Very soon after the clandestine marriage of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville had taken place in May 1464 it became abundantly clear to the old nobility that the siblings of the new Queen would henceforth have their pick from the most sought after heirs and heiresses ofContinue reading “THE MARRIAGES OF THE SIBLINGS OF ELIZABETH WOODVILLE”

Markenfield Hall viewed through the Gatehouse.  A 14th century moated manor house and one time home to the Markenfields. Photo National Garden Scheme. Markenfield Hall, near Ripon, Yorkshire is surely the epitome of a survivor of medieval manor houses.  The building of the Hall begun in 1230 and was rebuilt and enlarged by John deContinue reading “MARKENFIELD HALL & THE MARKENFIELD BROTHERS, THOMAS AND ROBERT”