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Nicholas Vincent responds to your questions on the revolt against Henry III, led by the formidable Simon de Montfort

1 Which Shakespeare title character says: “To be, or not to be, that is the question”? 2 Which fleet did King Philip II of Spain begin preparing in 1586 for “th

Prince Henrys High School has put forward a plan for a 3G Artificial Grass Pitch on the registered battlefield of the Battle of Evesham.

Worlds biggest 13th century medieval festival goes full tilt to impress the crowds

Worlds biggest 13th century medieval festival goes full tilt to impress the crowds

The parade is a chance to get up close to mounted knights, minstrels and soldiers during the Battle of Evesham Festival

Behind many great male rulers, whether politicians or monarchs, there have been very intelligent and gifted women who have stood by them. Eleanor de Montfort was the Countess of Leicester and Pembroke and a very influential

Evesham was centre stage in English history in the Second Barons War

Rebellions barons clash with the king in this historic festival in the heart of Evesham

Organisers are thrilled that the re-enactment of the Battle of Evesham and medieval festival, expecting to see around 35,000 people attending today…