Ludlow in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Edward V

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 16, 2023

1. Edward V Marker

Inscription.
As Prince of Wales, King Edward V lived in Ludlow, returning in April 1483 to London, where he was probably murdered.

Erected by Ludlow Civic Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1483.

Location. 52° 22.038′ N, 2° 43.294′ W. Marker is in Ludlow, England, in Shropshire. It is on Castle Square, on the left when traveling north. Plaque is located on the building housing "The Snugg", on the wall facing Ludlow Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Castle Square, Ludlow, England SY8 1AY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands.

It is also on the British Marches.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Castle Square (here, next to this marker);

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2 Dinham (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 7 Dinham (within shouting distance of this marker); 11-13 Castle Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Ludlow Town (within shouting distance of this marker); Dinham Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Croft (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ludlow.

Also see . . . Edward V's disappearance.

Excerpt: "The Princes in the Tower refers to the mystery of the fate of the deposed King Edward V of England and his younger brother Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York, heirs to the throne of King Edward IV of England.... Aged 12 and 9 years old, respectively, they were lodged in the Tower of London by their paternal uncle and England's regent, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, supposedly in preparation for Edward V's forthcoming coronation. Before the young king could be crowned, he and his brother were declared illegitimate. Gloucester ascended the throne as Richard III.

It is unclear what happened to the boys after the last recorded sighting of them in the tower.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 16, 2023

2. Ludlow Castle
facing the plaque
It is generally assumed that they were murdered; a common hypothesis is that the murder was commissioned by Richard III in an attempt to secure his hold on the throne."

(Submitted on September 19, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 16, 2023

3. Edward V Marker

to the left of the black door

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.