EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 14 MIN

Townton: Unraveling the Bloodiest Day of the Wars of the Roses

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

A deep dive into the 1461 battle at Towton, examining contemporary accounts, archaeological finds and modern scholarship to assess how many men died, who fought whom and why this clash altered the course of the dynastic struggle. The episode explores weather, tactics and the after‑effects for northern England and for Edward IV’s claim to the throne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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