House of york

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for House of york. Get inspired and try out new things.
480 people searched this
·
Last updated 1w
an old family tree with many different pictures on the top and bottom, including people's names

A review of the King Makers Daughter the story of Queen Anne Neville by Philippa Gregory. The review is complete with character analysis, synopsis and historical background.

1.2k
an intricately carved stone decoration on the side of a building

Tudor Rose, Cambridge King's College -- The emblem of King Henry VIII was the Tudor rose and the Beaufort portcullis. The red and white Tudor rose represented the combination of the House of York and the House of Lancaster. The Beaufort portcullis relates to his Tudor ancestors.

3.4k
a painting of a woman wearing a tiara and holding a vase with flowers in it

Margaret of Anjou. The source for this engraving is Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria, or Royal Book of Beauty, edited by Mary Howitt, Henry G Bohn, London, 1851.

14
an old portrait of a man wearing a black hat and gold trimmings, with words written below

Last Plantagenet king of England. Protector to his young nephew Edward V, Richard usurped the throne and governed well. However, he was dogged by rumours, almost certainly true, that he had murdered Edward and his younger brother. Abandoned by many of his supporters, Richard died at the Battle of Bosworth Field fighting Henry Tudor who, as Henry VII, founded the Tudor dynasty.

30
an old brick building with wrought iron railings and balconies on the second floor

Here's an interesting article in the New York Times: www.nytimes.com/1994/09/11/realestate/streetscapes-7-east...

2.7k
a painting of a woman dressed in gold and white

The first documented princess to wear a white wedding gown was Philippa of England who married King Eric of Pomerania in 1406. Her wedding dress was a white tunic with a cloak in white silk bordered with a grey squirrel and ermine fur.

35
a display case with gold jewelry and an image of a woman on the wall behind it

Richard III Treasures (last Plantagenet King of England) in the Richard III experience, York Richard III, the last Plantagenet King of England, ruled for two years from 1483 to 1485. His short reign was marked by controversy, rebellion and challenges to his throne which led to his death at the Battle of Bosworth aged 33 years of age.

201
an old painting of a woman in red and gold

Elizabeth of York, eldest child and daughter of King Edward IV of England and Elizabeth Woodville. Sister of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York. Legitimate heir of House York and throne of England. Consort of Henry VII

69

Related interests

House of york and more

Explore related boards