1980s

Leicester Statue

In 1980 a statue commissioned by the Society and executed by James Butler RA was unveiled by HRH Princess Alice of Gloucester in Leicester. Earlier in the year HRH The Duke of Gloucester had become the Society's Patron.

Guildhall Dinner, City of London

In 1983, as part of the quincentenary celebrations of Richard's accession the Society held a Dinner at the Guildhall, London. Guests of honour included the Society's patron, HRH The Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Norfolk.

Conservation of the tomb of Prince Edward at Sheriff Hutton, Yorkshire

In 1985 the Society's fund raising arm, the Ricardian Churches Restoration Fund, undertook the conservation of the tomb of King Richard's son, Edward of Middleham. The alabaster tomb is in Sheriff Hutton church, Yorkshire.

The Society Grant of Arms

In 1989 the Society received its Grant of Arms from The College of Arms. Heralds had been part of the Royal Household since the 13th century but it was during King Richard's reign that the College was constituted into a corporation.

Today there are thirteen members of the Corporation, three Kings of Arms, six heralds and four pursuivants. They are all members of the Royal Household and appointed by the Crown.

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