
The two houses in conflict with one another in the War of the Roses were the House of York and the House of Lancaster. The House of Lancaster/Lannister VS the House of York/Stark This real life, historical conflict serves as the basis for the book and television series, Game of Thrones. Known as the “War of the Roses” it was ultimately a struggle to claim the throne between the families descended from Edward III and those descended from Henry IV. One of the bloodiest civil wars in British history, it marked the end of of medieval England and ushered in the beginning of the Renaissance. įits in well with Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) of the national curriculum and can be used by teachers, and enjoyed by parents and children alike.During the Late Medieval Period, a series of conflicts took place in England which were more destructive than the Hundred Years War had been in the previous century.

Thanks to the clever tutors at Mentor Education who helped with lots of ideas for the content too. The podcast is brought to life with action effects and an original song from the point of view of Richard III before the Battle of Bosworth.

He imprisons his nephews in the Tower of London. But once Edward is dead, Richard III takes the throne for himself. On his deathbed Edward IV asks his brother Richard to take care of the kingdom and his his sons.

Edward IV is King of England and the land is at peace. It seems as if the House of York is triumphant. The Houses of Lancaster and the House of York battle for the throne of England.

Sophie (aged 7) and Ellie (aged 4) tell the story of climax of the Wars of the Roses.
