The Richard III and Yorkist History Server

Interior, St. James Church, Sutton Cheney

Come join our little band of Ricardians on a delightful adventure, as we explore the England of Richard III! This unique specialty tour is just perfect for you if you have a keen interest in Richard III and England’s medieval period in general. Sites we will visit that have associations with Richard include among others: the castles at Middleham, Penrith, Skipton, Castle Rising, Warkworth (Lord Percy), Castle Bolton (Lord Scrope), and Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Lord Hastings), as well as the parish churches of Middleham, Sutton Cheney, Dadlington, Penrith and Fotheringhay. We will also spend a day and two nights exploring the fabulous historical city of York, pay our respects at the Towton Battlefield memorial, be treated to an intriguing presentation on a subject of Ricardian interest, and explore the marvelous medieval colleges of Cambridge. Most importantly, we will make our annual pilgrimage to Bosworth Battlefield, where Richard lost his crown and his life. Here we will enjoy our always-excellent guided tour, of special interest this year as it has recently been expanded to include the alternative battlefield site of Dadlington.

Also featured is a choice selection of other venues, including Hadrian’s Wall and Lindisfarne (Holy Island – the birthplace of Christianity in the north of England), Bolton Priory and beautiful Rievaulx Abbey, the magnificent cathedrals at Durham and Ely, and two remarkable Elizabethan homes, Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire and Levens Hall, with its fabulous topiary gardens. Our travels will take us through some of England’s most striking scenery in the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales and along the Northumberland coast. In the course of our travels, we will frequently be warmly received and accompanied on our sightseeing by Ricardian friends from various English branches and groups ¾ always special occasions for all of us!

You can expect lots of real camaraderie, as well as the full services of a friendly, helpful driver/courier, during our 12 days of well-paced touring in a comfortable small to mid-size coach. Our accommodations, located mainly in attractive market towns or villages, will be in charming smaller hotels and coaching inns with the highest ratings in their class. Emphasis is placed on quality, individuality, comfort, good food, and a cordial welcome; and each room will have private facilities and full amenities. Most of our lunches will be at unspoiled country pubs of character, which are recommended for their food. Your enthusiastic tour coordinator and escort will be Linda Treybig, long-time member of the Richard III Society and specialist on travel in Great Britain, who has designed and led 13 previous Ricardian tours.

Group size is limited to a maximum of 12 (minimum of 6) with space available on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Preference will be given to members of the Richard III Society, but members of the general public are welcome as well. Several members are already committed to the 2005 tour, so please register as early as possible and join us for a truly memorable tour!

LAND TOUR RATE & PAYMENT SCHEDULE: $2,820.00. (Single Supplement: $280.00). Deadline for reservation form and deposit of $300.00 is February 10, 2005. Balance in full is payable by April 5, 2005.