Forthcoming events

Tuesday 8^th September

The Church of St Mary & St Alkelda at Middleham, North Yorkshire

The Richard III Society has great pleasure in announcing the intention to unveil a new plaque specially commissioned by the Society for Edward of Middleham, only son of King Richard III and Queen Anne Neville on 8th September 2026, that date being the 543^rd anniversary of the investiture of seven year old Edward as Prince of Wales in York Minster.

A short service will be conducted by Revd. Jeff Payne, Co-Rector of St Mary & St Alkelda's Church and attended by Society Chair Graham Mitchell and Society Fellow Philippa Langley MBE, who will then unveil the new plaque.

Middleham holds a special place in the hearts of Yorkshire Branch Members and any Branch Members able to attend at Middleham Church on 8^th September will be very welcome so to do.

Saturday 19^th September 2026

Branch Annual General Meeting

The Bar Convent, Blossom Street, York
1.30 pm Annual General Meeting
All paid-up members of the Branch are welcome to attend the AGM, though only ‘Full’ Members (members of both the Yorkshire Branch AND the Richard III Society) are permitted to vote. Any Branch Member who requires further information should ring Graham Mitchell.
3.00 pm "Garnissht with Gold: High Status Lifestyle in the Wars of the Roses"
Branch Members Su and Mark Harrison will provide an ‘in-costume’ presentation.
Attendance at the AGM and the following presentation is limited. It is ESSENTIAL that you please inform Graham Mitchell if you intend to attend the AGM and/or the lecture.

Members who wish to take lunch in The Bar Convent Restaurant before the AGM are advised to ring (01904) 464910 and book a table.