
The King, The Crown and the Car Park.
Fri 2 Oct · 11:30
Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library
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Jenny Moran presents a talk on King Richard III at the Carpenter Room in Sheffield Central Library on 2 October 2026 at 11:30. The session covers his life and the discovery of his remains in a car park in 2012. The event is free to attend.
Dive into the fascinating history of King Richard III born on this day 574 years ago and found in a Leicestershire carpark in 2012.
Richard III is well known as the king we love to hate. Despite reigning for only two years he still causes controversy today either as the much-maligned Lord of the North or the evil hunchback who murdered his nephews. In 2012 he gained a new title: the King in the Car Park when his remains were located in Leicester. This talk explains how he got there, how his remains were lost and the efforts to find him again.
Jenny Moran was the manager of the Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland from 2008-2022, the archive holding material relevant to the discovery. She now works in the Information Governance Team at Sheffield City Council.
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The King, The Crown and the Car Park. takes place on Friday, 2 October 2026 at 11:30.
The King, The Crown and the Car Park. is held at Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library in Sheffield (Surrey Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 1XZ).
Entry to The King, The Crown and the Car Park. is free.
The forecast for The King, The Crown and the Car Park. is Light drizzle · 16°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The King, The Crown and the Car Park. can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

The King, The Crown and the Car Park.
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Jenny Moran presents a talk on King Richard III at the Carpenter Room in Sheffield Central Library on 2 October 2026 at 11:30. The session covers his life and the discovery of his remains in a car park in 2012. The event is free to attend.
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Dive into the fascinating history of King Richard III born on this day 574 years ago and found in a Leicestershire carpark in 2012.
Richard III is well known as the king we love to hate. Despite reigning for only two years he still causes controversy today either as the much-maligned Lord of the North or the evil hunchback who murdered his nephews. In 2012 he gained a new title: the King in the Car Park when his remains were located in Leicester. This talk explains how he got there, how his remains were lost and the efforts to find him again.
Jenny Moran was the manager of the Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland from 2008-2022, the archive holding material relevant to the discovery. She now works in the Information Governance Team at Sheffield City Council.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Carpenter Room Sheffield Central LibrarySurrey Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 1XZ
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When is The King, The Crown and the Car Park.?
The King, The Crown and the Car Park. takes place on Friday, 2 October 2026 at 11:30.
Where is The King, The Crown and the Car Park. taking place?
The King, The Crown and the Car Park. is held at Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library in Sheffield (Surrey Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 1XZ).
How much are tickets for The King, The Crown and the Car Park.?
Entry to The King, The Crown and the Car Park. is free.
What will the weather be like at The King, The Crown and the Car Park.?
The forecast for The King, The Crown and the Car Park. is Light drizzle · 16°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near The King, The Crown and the Car Park.?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The King, The Crown and the Car Park.?
Tickets for The King, The Crown and the Car Park. can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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