King stayed at inn as safer alternative
Nigel Mutimer asks why Richard III stayed overnight in 1485 at the old Blue Boar Inn, ("Why did Richard stay at this inn?" Mailbox, February 7) before setting out on his fateful journey to near Market Bosworth.
Actually, it wasn't the Blue Boar at the time. It was the White Boar – the name was changed after the death of the king.
A white boar was Richard's emblem and, as is widely realised now, the new regime set about a campaign of vilification.
In those circumstances, it would be foolish to carry his emblem, so a quick change was made to Blue Boar.
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Richard was a popular king but of course he wasn't universally popular.
A revolution was afoot and he was in danger of assassination.
Rather than staying in the obvious place – his castle at Leicester – it would have been much safer to stay in an unexpected place and the White Boar was eminently suitable.
I explain this on various guided walks, including of course my long-established Richard III walk, which I have been leading for close on 20 years.
The next will be taking place on Monday.
Colin Crosby, Leicester.
3 Comments
by knibbsie
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 1:37PM
“Do you reckon he nicked the towel and bathrobe - if so I want Philippa Langley on the case to find these priceless relics.”
by Graham_LE8
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 1:16PM
“Perhaps he chose the 'White Boar' because it gave out nectar points and had free wi-fi?...”
by knibbsie
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 10:56AM
“Yet more evidence that Richard III should not be buried in Leicester - he didn't even feel safe there with his army around him and in a castle for God's sake!”