The early medieval period comprised of formation of new societies, the survival of Byzantine architecture, the building of western society, Islamic population rise, better trade prospects, church monasticism, breaking up of the mighty Carolingian Empire, military and other technological progressions. The Middle Ages was further sub-divided into Early Middle Ages, High Middle Ages and lastly the Late Middle Ages. The medieval period survived from the 5th century to the late 15th century. 16 What was the primary medieval food? What food was available for poor peasants, people, and nobles?.15 Who were medieval knights? What did the knights do in medieval times?.14 How was medieval music like? What were popular instruments during the medieval period?.13 What were popular medieval craft and craftsmen?.12 What was so special about medieval swords? What were different types of swords in the middle ages?.11 How was medieval Europe like? How was medieval England?.10 Popular and devilish torture methods.9 What were medieval torture techniques?.
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8 How was the middle age clothing for noblewomen and men, peasants, kings and royalty?.7 How were medieval castles built? Who lived in the castles? What was the purpose of these castles in the Middle Ages?.4 What were popular medieval games played by people?.3 Which were the popular medieval weapons used in the battlefields and warfare?.
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WAKEFIELD, TOWTON, NORTHAMPTON, BARNET, TEWKESBURY, and BOSWORTH - where Henry Tudor defeated Richard III - these are some of the other battles that have been painted by this highly regarded historical artist who specialises in medieval history, all of which are available as prints from Studio 88.ĬLICK HERE for details of the complete range of open and limited edition MEDIEVAL PRINTS by Graham Turner, priced from £17.
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Political tensions erupted into open conflict at the first battle of ST.ALBANS in 1455, when the Duke of York took up arms against the Lancastrian King Henry VI, and this battle is one of several that Graham Turner has brought to life in his series of paintings devoted to this turbulent period in our history. The series of battles fought between the rival Yorkist and Lancastrian claiments to the English throne during the second half of the 15th century are now known as the Wars of the Roses, after badges carried by supporters of the two factions - the white rose of York and the red rose of Lancaster.
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Overall print size, including border - 34"x 24" (87cm x 60cm).Įach print is supplied with a 'Who's who', identifying the major participants and banners shown in the painting.
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Open Edition Print published from an oil painting. Graham Turner's large scale oil painting captures the bitter conditions on that bleak Yorkshire plateau during the opening stages of what would become the biggest and bloodiest battle fought on British soil. With the wind and driving snow at their backs, the Yorkist archers shoot their final deadly volleys of armour piercing arrows into the advancing Lancastrian army while Edward IV and his knights and men-at-arms move through the ranks to meet their oncoming foe. Graham Turner has painted the Battle of Towton several times, and below are details of the prints published from these paintings by Studio 88 that are currently available. You can still imagine the massed armies of Edward IV and Henry VI engaged in their bitter struggle on that freezing day in 1461, and the research done on the remains of some of the victims of that bloody day 550 years ago adds a poignancy that helped Graham bring something of the human story vividly to life in his paintings of Towton. When he first visited the battlefield at Towton, Graham Turner found it an extremely moving and evocative place. Online Catalogue | Historical Art | Battles | The Battle of Towton