Richard III, Edward IV, and Elizabeth Woodville green plaque

This green commemorative plaque records: King Edward IV and his brother Richard Duke of Gloucester (later King Richard III) visited Norwich 18-21 June 1469. Queen Elizabeth Woodville was entertained here at the Blackfriars 18 July 1469 Recorded plaque organisation: Richard III Society.

King Edward IV and his brother, later King Richard III, were central figures in England's Wars of the Roses; their visit to Norwich in 1469 reflects the period’s political maneuvering. Queen Elizabeth Woodville, Edward IV’s queen, was a significant figure whose marriage helped unite rival factions but also faced opposition due to her family’s rising influence.