Author Topic: Richard III reburial (Read 13387 times)

janner · « **Reply #30 on:** March 12, 2015, 06:54:49 AM »

At York or Westminster, he risked being lost amongst competing narratives. Let's face it, there's not much in Leicester to detract from his story

Leicester Cathedral is spitting distance from where he was found and they've produced a good quality RIII exhibition centre.

So I'm quite content with it all.

Arlequín · « **Reply #31 on:** March 12, 2015, 07:02:34 AM »

Quote from: Atheling on March 12, 2015, 06:18:45 AM

It may be a bit of a rhetorical question but if you don't mind me asking, who made the statement?

If I recall correctly it's not so much a statement as part and parcel of the paperwork that has to be completed before for any dig commences. Ministry of Justice rules, the Burial Act 1857 and APABE guidelines all have to be followed, i.e. human remains must be reburied within two years unless an extension for study can be obtained, they have to be re-buried in an accepted place of burial, stuff like that. Christian burial sites have additional rules and stuff on top of that. So before shovel hits ground it's all sorted about what's going to happen to anything found.

von Lucky · « **Reply #32 on:** March 12, 2015, 10:00:59 AM »

Quote from: carlos marighela on March 11, 2015, 06:26:31 PM

Will Pippa Middleton be twerking at this ceremony?

This ^

Ray Earle · « **Reply #33 on:** March 12, 2015, 10:16:59 AM »

Apparently the procession will take in Fenn lane, so they will be going past the actual battle site. They'll want to sweep it though, I was down there this morning and its still covered in crap.

Don't want the procession getting stuck in a field. Again.

Cubs · « **Reply #34 on:** March 12, 2015, 10:38:44 AM »

Quote from: Ray Earle on March 12, 2015, 10:16:59 AM

Apparently the procession will take in Fenn lane, so they will be going past the actual battle site. They'll want to sweep it though, I was down there this morning and its still covered in crap.

Don't want the procession getting stuck in a field. Again.

"A hearse! A hearse! My kingdom for a hearse!"

Ray Earle · « **Reply #35 on:** March 12, 2015, 10:40:38 AM »

Quote from: Cubs on March 12, 2015, 10:38:44 AM

"A hearse! A hearse! My kingdom for a hearse!"

zenbadger · « **Reply #36 on:** March 12, 2015, 11:20:37 AM »

Quote from: Cubs on March 11, 2015, 04:19:37 PM

I dunno, I think the Princess was around then.

Oh yes, who can forget the Austin Princess available in authentic medieval wattle'n'daub beige or garderobe tan liveries...

carlos marighela · « **Reply #37 on:** March 12, 2015, 11:38:59 AM »

Since the burial of deformed and monstrous tyrants who have divided the nation is very much in vogue can someone finally get around to burying Rupert under a car park in Wapping? Preferably alive. It would be a huge crowd pleaser.

Paul · « **Reply #38 on:** March 12, 2015, 12:04:03 PM »

Rupert!!! ?? I didn´t think much of the bright yellow checked trousers and scarf combo, but burying him alive?
His mate Raggety is much more deserving..

janner · « **Reply #39 on:** March 12, 2015, 12:12:16 PM »

Quote from: Paul on March 12, 2015, 12:04:03 PM

Rupert!!! ?? I didn´t think much of the bright yellow checked trousers and scarf combo, but burying him alive?
His mate Raggety is much more deserving..

I fear that burying Raggerty would just see him spread his roots underground!