This seems like a really good account of this battle, which was overshadowed by events the following day and largely forgotten about. The death of Lord Clifford was a significant loss to the Lancastrian cause. Very well presented.
Nice to see you on location, its interesting how influential this battle was on the outcome of Towton yet it is'nt recognised as such, well done for raising the point.
Really enjoyed this. Been listening to Toby Clements Winter Pilgrims that describes in detail the battle of Ferrybridge with all the dead Yorkist soldiers piling up on the bridge. Glad Clifford got his after what he did to Edward's brother at Wakefield.
Great stuff! I certainly learned something new, I do have a geeky interest in medieval history, but is specifically 13th century, mostly Henry III and Edward I, so I'm not too knowledgable about the Wars of the Roses. Thanks for helping to fill the blanks!
That was amazing. I've heard the name Ferrybridge before as my dad used to work at the power station but I never put any thought into the history surrounding the place! Love it! Keep em coming ;-)
I was born in Sherburn in Elmet, very close by . Yorkshire is full of History . My Grand daughter from Canada just loved the time she spent in Yorkshire.
don't forget the golf course which is where the Yorkists gathered on the Castleford side of the river, interesting area a full blown Roman chariot was found very close to the golf course when the motorway was being re rooted
Superb video. I love your enthusiasm! One of my favourite historical periods too. I will watch more as you uncover the hidden history of Gods own county 🙂
A bridge has been there since the Romans built the first. It has been rebuilt many times. Then it was a toll bridge for years. I lived in Brotherton before I moved to Sherburn in Elmet. The Yorkist army marched along Low Street Brotherton which continued to Sherburn where I lived. Of interest too the railway bridge over the River Aire to the power station was originally built by Robert Louis Stevenson of Rocket train fame
My ancestors fought in the forces of the Lords Clifford and the only cavalry they, or any other force of that time had, were any men-at-arms (nobles, knights or esquires) that chose to remain mounted. English armies of the period nearly exclusively fought on foot with the majority being archers or billmen with a smaller proportion of their betters, mentioned above. However, some of these archers and billmen had their own horses, got paid extra for them, and rode to battle but dismounted to fight, and that's where the generic term in this case, "cavalry" came from.
Again well done, yes I thought I knew everything about the Battle of Towton you should be funded to make a full length historically accurate motion picture about Ferry Bridge Towton or work with a major studio to do a movie about Towton
I think these old ones are great. You are certainly more polished and smoother in the newer ones (you have learned), but the material and the ardent attitude keep the old excellent.
It would be interesting to see some facts and figures, as I have a strong feeling war and fighting were not isolated to the British Isles, but common throughout Europe, and the greater world at large. Even now there are powerful people planning for wars, despite the fact that their weapons could destroy the earth. Easy to see why they don't care about any ecological damage and climate change issues. My conclusion is that man has developed a destructive, competitive streak that will soon lead to WW3, amidst a nuclear holocaust, and the annihilation of vast swathes of the earth, after which the current mankind will be history, as history is always in the making, especially when we are surrounded by people who lust for power, land, riches, and blood. And that's why our and others history is full of a catalogue of wars, violence and death. And what's more remarkable is, nobody has succeeded in changing the school curriculums, which may have changed things over time, something I sense we don't have now, for now we must reap what we have sown, as many native Indian prophecies have foretold us recently.
This is excellent,a fascinating lead up to Towton made more enjoyable by your bright and upbeat description of events.
Well done Catherine and thank you, most interesting!
Informative as always.
What a deightful, fresh approach to our national history. I once lived quite close to Ferrybridge, and I never knew any of this! Thank you very much.
This seems like a really good account of this battle, which was overshadowed by events the following day and largely forgotten about. The death of Lord Clifford was a significant loss to the Lancastrian cause. Very well presented.
Fantastic👍👏👏👏 really enjoyed this presentation and the one of the battle of Wakefield 😀😉
Nice to see you on location, its interesting how influential this battle was on the outcome of Towton yet it is'nt recognised as such, well done for raising the point.
@@CatherineWarr Few battle's are fought in isolation, its easy to overlook the run up a battle which can have far reaching consequences.
Thanks for enlightening us on a virtually unknown action during the Wars of the Roses.
Thank you very much ~ it's fascinating to see the actual location - your presentation brings it all to (exciting) life ~
Really enjoyed this. Been listening to Toby Clements Winter Pilgrims that describes in detail the battle of Ferrybridge with all the dead Yorkist soldiers piling up on the bridge. Glad Clifford got his after what he did to Edward's brother at Wakefield.
Love the videos, please keep up the great work!
Must be great exploring and filming these videos! Keep it up :)
Great stuff! I certainly learned something new, I do have a geeky interest in medieval history, but is specifically 13th century, mostly Henry III and Edward I, so I'm not too knowledgable about the Wars of the Roses. Thanks for helping to fill the blanks!
Great video!
That was amazing. I've heard the name Ferrybridge before as my dad used to work at the power station but I never put any thought into the history surrounding the place! Love it! Keep em coming ;-)
Well delivered. Bet it's lovely living in Ferrybridge;, great views an' all.
I was born in Sherburn in Elmet, very close by . Yorkshire is full of History . My Grand daughter from Canada just loved the time she spent in Yorkshire.
don't forget the golf course which is where the Yorkists gathered on the Castleford side of the river, interesting area a full blown Roman chariot was found very close to the golf course when the motorway was being re rooted
re-routed?
Excellent production value!
You’re a brilliant story teller and I enjoyed this. Would be great if you could continue the story onto the Battle of Towton?
Loving these videos.
i have lived in ferrybridge for the past 11 years and have only just found out about this battle
Superb video. I love your enthusiasm! One of my favourite historical periods too. I will watch more as you uncover the hidden history of Gods own county 🙂
A bridge has been there since the Romans built the first. It has been rebuilt many times. Then it was a toll bridge for years. I lived in Brotherton before I moved to Sherburn in Elmet. The Yorkist army marched along Low Street Brotherton which continued to Sherburn where I lived. Of interest too the railway bridge over the River Aire to the power station was originally built by Robert Louis Stevenson of Rocket train fame
Great video! Greetings from sunny Los Angeles, California.
This is brilliant. Thank you!!
Nice to see you getting out to location :D
instaBlaster.
Very nice summation!
I've learnt something new 👍
My ancestors fought in the forces of the Lords Clifford and the only cavalry they, or any other force of that time had, were any men-at-arms (nobles, knights or esquires) that chose to remain mounted. English armies of the period nearly exclusively fought on foot with the majority being archers or billmen with a smaller proportion of their betters, mentioned above. However, some of these archers and billmen had their own horses, got paid extra for them, and rode to battle but dismounted to fight, and that's where the generic term in this case, "cavalry" came from.
I used to work in Ferrybridge never heard of the battle, so interesting from New Zealand
Again well done, yes I thought I knew everything about the Battle of Towton you should be funded to make a full length historically accurate motion picture about Ferry Bridge Towton or work with a major studio to do a movie about Towton
I love this channel. please can you do a video on the battle of byland sutton bank?
I think these old ones are great. You are certainly more polished and smoother in the newer ones (you have learned), but the material and the ardent attitude keep the old excellent.
BRILLIANT!!!!
Thanks I enjoyed that
Henry and Edward look almost identical to me....
But of course I'm almost blind in one eye and can't see out of the other.
Can you say something about battle of Towton ?
Hi, do we know the place where Clifford was killed. Is there a marker or memorial?
@@CatherineWarr Thanks we are going to explore more from the Battle of Ferrybridge to Towton
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I never understood why so British history is full of Violence and Deaths . Really it scare me .
It would be interesting to see some facts and figures, as I have a strong feeling war and fighting were not isolated to the British Isles, but common throughout Europe, and the greater world at large. Even now there are powerful people planning for wars, despite the fact that their weapons could destroy the earth. Easy to see why they don't care about any ecological damage and climate change issues. My conclusion is that man has developed a destructive, competitive streak that will soon lead to WW3, amidst a nuclear holocaust, and the annihilation of vast swathes of the earth, after which the current mankind will be history, as history is always in the making, especially when we are surrounded by people who lust for power, land, riches, and blood. And that's why our and others history is full of a catalogue of wars, violence and death. And what's more remarkable is, nobody has succeeded in changing the school curriculums, which may have changed things over time, something I sense we don't have now, for now we must reap what we have sown, as many native Indian prophecies have foretold us recently.