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The Itinerary of Richard, Duke of Gloucester: 1452-1483 offers a meticulously researched overview of Richard III’s movements in the years before he became King. Drawing exclusively from primary source documents to trace Richard’s whereabouts, the book presents the clearest and most reliable picture of events available.

Organised in a user-friendly tabular format covering the years 1452 to 1483, the itinerary allows readers to follow Richard’s journeys chronologically or refer to specific dates with ease. Wherever Richard’s location is certain, it is clearly stated, while in cases where his movements are less documented, supplementary primary sources are judiciously utilised to provide informed conjecture.

In addition to being a vital resource because of its comprehensive approach, the itinerary also offers new insight into historically ambiguous periods in Richard’s life, including where Richard was living in the 1460s, his preferred dwellings, his travel patterns and regional inclinations, as well as offering additional clarity on the Scottish campaigns of the 1480s. It also features an illuminating appendix detailing Richard’s London residences.

This book is the first to comprehensively explore Richard III’s movements as a youth and as Duke of Gloucester, and will be an essential resource to any researcher studying the later fifteenth century.

Marie Barnfield is the Research Officer for the Richard III Society.