garryson
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As the nation prepares for the re-interment of the body of King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral later this month, visitors to York’s Richard III Experience, which explores the life and times of the maligned monarch, will be able to see artefacts that reveal new perspectives about his life, reign and rediscovery when never-before-seen exhibits go on display on Saturday 14 March 2015.
The new displays include the remnants of a 15th century handgun found at the site of the Battle of Towton, which experts believe may well have killed the soldier hoping to use the cutting edge technology on the battlefield. Although barely identifiable as a weapon, the fragments give a fascinating insight into weaponry used at Britain’s bloodiest battle.
Read more: Exploded gun brings the story of Richard III into the modern age - The JORVIK Group of Attractions
The new displays include the remnants of a 15th century handgun found at the site of the Battle of Towton, which experts believe may well have killed the soldier hoping to use the cutting edge technology on the battlefield. Although barely identifiable as a weapon, the fragments give a fascinating insight into weaponry used at Britain’s bloodiest battle.
Read more: Exploded gun brings the story of Richard III into the modern age - The JORVIK Group of Attractions
