An archaeologist who was behind the search for a King under the car park has been invited to give a talk to history enthusiasts in Arnold this November.
Matthew Morris was lead archaeologist on the dig that discovered the bones of Richard III under a council car park in Leicester city centre back in 2012.
He has been invited to the town by Arnold Local History Group to give the talk titled “King Under the Car Park”.
Richard III died 531 years ago, on 22 August 1485. His remains were found underneath a Leicester car park in 2012, and later confirmed as belonging to the king.
The King’s bones were found in the first days of the dig and were eventually excavated under forensic conditions.
Richard was a royal prince until the death of his brother Edward IV in 1483. Appointed as protector of his nephew, Edward V, Richard instead assumed the reins of power.
Edward and his brother Richard, known as the Princes in the Tower, disappeared soon after. Rumours circulated they had been murdered on the orders of their uncle.
Challenged by Henry Tudor, Richard was killed at Bosworth in 1485 after only two years on the throne.
Tickets to the talk, which takes place on Tuesday, November 16 at Bonington House Labour Club, cost £2.00 and can be obtained from contacting the secretary of the ALHG on 0115 9200626. Doors will be open from 6.45 pm.
