Leicester City Centre , England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Richard III

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018

1. Richard III Marker

Inscription. Richard III
King of England
1483 1485
Born Fotheringham
A Good Lawmaker for the Ease and
Solace of the Common People
2 October 1452
Killed Bosworth
22 August 1485
Piteously Slain Fighting Manfully
In the Thickest Press of His Enemies
Buried in Leicester
This statue by James Butler Raymond
is a Gift to the City of Leicester
from Members of the Richard III Society
and Others Throughout the World
Patron of the Appeal Fund
His Grace The Duke of Rutland
Unveiled 31 July 1980 by
HRH Princess Alice
Duchess of Gloucester
on behalf of
HRH The Duke of Gloucester

Erected 1980.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.

Location. 52° 38.06′ N, 1° 8.186′ W. Marker is in Leicester, England. It is in Leicester City Centre. Marker is at the intersection of New Street and St Martins, on the right when traveling north on New Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leicester, England LE1 5DB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Agnes Archer Evans (a few steps from this marker); Alderman Newton’s School (a few steps from

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this marker); Church of the Greyfriars (within shouting distance of this marker); Guildhall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Weather Vane (about 90 meters away); Leicester Automaton Clock (about 90 meters away); Restoration of Leicester Guildhall (about 90 meters away); The Globe (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leicester.

Also see . . . King Richard III of England. (Submitted on September 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018

2. Richard III Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018

3. Richard III Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018

4. Richard III Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018

5. Richard III Marker

The Tomb of King Richard III in Leicester Cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018

6. The Tomb of King Richard III in Leicester Cathedral

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.