54 - A Brief History of the Percys in the Wars of the Roses

In 2024, the Alnwick Castle Podcast will feature a series of episodes focusing on the Wars of the Roses, the violent, decades-long struggle for the English crown in the 15th century, in which the Percy family and Alnwick Castle played a part. These podcasts will be part of a variety of events and visitor activities based on the Wars of the Roses, tying in with the release of Lions Of The Red Rose, a new book on the subject by the 12th Duke of Northumberland.

To get the series started, our hosts Daniel and Deborah take you on a brief journey through the Wars of the Roses, summarising the Percy family involvement from start to finish. In future podcasts, you will hear from our archivist about the upcoming Lions of the Red Rose exhibition, from authors and other experts, and much more. 

Visit Alnwick Castle this year and you will get to experience the story and this part of British history in person!