Any members live near Leicester?

Dave_W

The Dude
If so, have you visited the now famous parking lot where the last Plantagenet called home? I've been following this story since it was first announced that bones have been found that clearly show scoliosis and battle wounds. And now a year after having started the dig it's been officially announced that these are indeed the bones of Richard III. I'm sure most of us have the image of Richard III that Shakespeare cultivated but I'm thinking it was a little more complected than he portrayed.

Here's an article that shows the articulated skeleton in the ground that clearly shows the severe scoliosis.

Scientists confirm King Richard III find

I wonder if this area has been pounced on by the metal detecting folks that have been finding hoards of treasure in Britain nearly every other week?
 

§am

Senior Member
Leicester is a mere 40 miles away.
Was home to me for nine years when I studied there, not been there for a few years now, but the whole city centre is constantly undergoing change.
 
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