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Richard III

Visit to Leicester on March 22 2015 to see Richard III's body lying in state. Richard III was killed at Bosworth field on August 22 1485. His body was buried in Greyfriars. An archaelogical dig took place in 2012 in a council car park on the site of Greyfriars. The remains were found and using DNA the remains were identified as Richard III's on 4 February 2013. A legal wrangle ensued for the next 2 years before Richard was finally buried in Leicester Cathedral.
Gallery upgraded in July 2016 during a 2 day stay in Leicester where I visited the excellent Bosworth Field Visitor Centre.
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Ex servicemen stand guard
Ex servicemen stand guard		 Beginning of queue to see King Richard. It took 3 hours to reach the coffin
Beginning of queue to see King Richard. It took 3 hours to reach the coffin		 People about to enter the cathedral
People about to enter the cathedral		 A closer look at the cathedral
A closer look at the cathedral
A long range view of the cathedral
A long range view of the cathedral		 Statue of King Richard
Statue of King Richard		 Another view of King Richard's statue
Another view of King Richard's statue		 Viewing the coffin
Viewing the coffin
Underneath the black funeral pall is the coffen made by Michael Ibsen a descendent of Richard's sister
Underneath the black funeral pall is the coffen made by Michael Ibsen a descendent of Richard's sister		 On top of the black funeral pall is a crown and Richard III's book of hymns
On top of the black funeral pall is a crown and Richard III's book of hymns		 A holograph projection at Richard III visitor centre
A holograph projection at Richard III visitor centre		 Battle armour like that worn by Richard
Battle armour like that worn by Richard
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