Battle of Bosworth

The Battle of Bosworth took place in August 1485 quite close to my hometown. The battle site is maintained by Leicestershire County Council and is well worthy of a visit by anyone with an interest in history or simply for an enjoyable walk around the battle trail admiring the views. The following series of pictures were taken from along the trail


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Market Bosworth in the distance

An excellent place for the enthusiast is Richard III Society-Bosworth Field where maps and more photographs can be seen. See also The Battle of Bosworth Field

Close to the market town of Market Bosworth is Bosworth Arboretum also well worth a walk around. Market Bosworth

This tree in the arboretum displays a fairly advanced specimum of "Witches Broom". These brooms arise from infested buds, which then give rise to shoots with more infested buds. Over time, branches appear to show many tight clusters of twigs along the axis. The brooms are easy to spot when there are no leaves on the tree.

Bosworth Aboretum