Richard III Society

Researching & Reassessing Richard III

Patron: HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO

Welcome to The Richard III Society

Welcome to the website of the Richard III Society. We have been working since 1924 to secure a more balanced assessment of the king and to support research into his life and times.

We are an international Society whose members enjoy regular magazines, zoom talks, podcasts and an annual research journal as well as the opportunity to meet up at in-person events. Our most recent podcast guests were Matthew Lewis and Nathen Amin discussing how Richard III is seen today – it can be found here. Our next in-person members’ event will be a carol service at Fotheringhay Church – further details to follow soon – and booking is now open for our Triennial Conference in April. We also have over 30 local branches and groups who arrange a variety of talks, visits, conferences etc and you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. See below for our latest news.

Mission Statement

In the belief that many features of the traditional accounts of the character and career of Richard III are neither supported by sufficient evidence nor reasonably tenable, the Society aims to promote, in every possible way, research into the life and times of Richard III, and to secure a reassessment of the material relating to this period, and raise awareness of the role in history of this monarch.

Latest News

Peter Hammond 1936-2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of former Society President Peter Hammond, who died at York Hospital on Wednesday 28th October, aged 90.
Peter and his wife Carolyn have been pivotal figures in the Society for over fifty years. Peter was the Society’s first Research Officer, a role he held for over thirty years whilst also serving on the Executive Committee.
He will be remembered not only for his considerable scholarly achievements but also as a friend, mentor and guiding presence within the Ricardian community.

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Triennial Conference: 16-18 April 2027 ‘War and Martial Culture in Late Medieval England and Europe’

For the 540th anniversary of the Battle of Stoke Field the Society’s Triennial Conference will be held at the National Civil War Centre in Newark. Speakers include Professor Helen Fulton, Dr Glenn Foard, Dr Michael Jones, Dr David Grummitt … (Image BNF Ms Francais 2679, f. 408)

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FAQs/Media

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