15K views · 218 reactions | Today in 1483, Richard III became King of England after Parliament declared his nephew, Edward V, illegitimate. Many know this infamous part of Richard's story, but who was he before he gained his reputation as a so-called villain?  Medieval expert Matt Lewis went to the Shropshire town of Ludlow to find out more about Richard's early life as a child in the Wars of the Roses ⚔️ #history #richardiii #newrelease #documentary | History Hit | Facebook

2.6K views · 105 reactions | Closely involved in the life of the nation since the 11th century, a journey through Westminster Hall's past is a journey through 900 fascinating years of our history. | UK Parliament | Facebook