Join the Go Visit Castle crew as they travel to Yorkshire on the trail of King Richard III, and begin to unravel the mysteries of the boyhood home of the last Plantagenet King - Middleham Castle! In the 13th century the castle came into the possession of the powerful Neville family, the Earls of Warwick and leading figures in the War of the Roses, who were entrusted with the care of the young Duke of Gloucester, who ascended the throne as King Richard III
https://youtu.be/dHb7TgSQ9r8
Timestamps:
00:00 - Go Visit Castles intro.
00:36 - The origins of Middleham Castle.
01:22 - This castle is huge!
01:31 - Have you got the energy to find the hidden treasure?
01:45 - Originally owned by the Nevilles.
02:00 - Middleham castle was built for defence.
02:28 - The entrance was OK if you were a visitor, but murder to attack.
03:10 - Treachery in the time of king Henry.
03:33 - An awesome castle kitchen. Imagine the feasts cooked here.
05:25 - We see where the enormous great hall would have been.
05:57 - The rise and fall of king Richard III, The last Plantagenets.
06:52 - What a wonderful castle to visit. Do you agree with our score?
07:52 - Go Visit Castles outro and credits.
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