Richard III’s Book of Hours, Leicester Cathedral
Leicester Cathedral made Book of Hours, Richard III’s personal prayer book, available online. The original manuscript rests in Lambeth Palace Library with restricted access due to its fragile condition. Learn more at Leicester Cathedral. View the Book of Hours here.
If you’re going to read his prayer book, here are the top 11 things to know about Richard III.
Fit for a king? How well did Richard III eat? Watch a clip that investigates his diet, from Secrets of the Dead: Resurrecting Richard III.
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