Join historians as they discuss one of history's biggest mysteries - the Princes in the Tower.

The disappearance of the Princes in the Tower in 1483 is one of history's most enduring mysteries. Join authors Matt Lewis, Nicola Tallis, and Nathen Amin as they share their radically different opinions on the fate of these two youths - and, have your say too! Were the Princes murdered by their uncle, Richard III, or another? Or did they survive the Tower? Join us as we unpick the events of 1483 and analyse the evidence.

Event timings

18:30 - Doors open

19:00 - Event start

19:45 - Interval

20:00 - Event restart

20:30 - Audience Q&A

20:45 - Book signing

21:00 - Event end

Nicola Tallis

Dr Nicola Tallis is an independent author and historian, and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. She has worked as a curator, researcher, and lecturer, and specialises in the use of jewels in late medieval and Tudor England. Nicola has made numerous television and radio appearances, including on BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?, Channel 5’s The Vikings, The Gunpowder Plot, and Rich Lives, Poor Lives, and Channel 4’s Frankie Boyle’s Farewell to the Monarchy. Nicola is the author of five books, and her latest, Young Elizabeth: Princess. Prisoner. Queen. was Book of the Week in The Times.

Matt Lewis

Matt Lewis is an author and historian of the medieval period, host of the Echoes of History Podcast, co-host of the Gone Medieval podcast, and documentary presenter at History Hit.

Nathen Amin

Nathen Amin is an author and historian from Carmarthenshire, West Wales, who focuses on the 15th century. He has published five books, is an experienced public speaker and has also featured on national and international TV. In 2022, he was elected a fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Accessibility

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Service animals are permitted.

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