The Re-interment of Richard III
Rebecca Hale
- Organisation:
- Leicester Cathedral
- Region:
- East Midlands
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £65 for one hour talk plus any travel expenses
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 13th January 2026
- Tagged:
- Richard Iii | Medieval England
Richard III was re-interred in Leicester Cathedral on 26 March 2015 to a worldwide TV audience of many millions.
Our talk and slideshow revisits the incredible events of that week and goes on to explore the tomb of Richard III, the pall which covered his coffin during the period of lying in repose, and the Tom Denny Redemption windows installed in April 2016. Each of these beautiful artefacts were created by renowned experts to a exceptionally high degree of craftsmanship.
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Leicester Cathedral is a 11th century building much restored during the Victorian era. It is also the final resting place of Richard III, the last king of England to die in battle, and now includes a stunning Heritage and Learning Centre, opened in June 2025 as part of an ambitious building and restoration project.
The Cathedral is able to offer fascinating talks on a range of topics. These include the re-interment of Richard III, the Cathedral highlights, the Cathedral windows, the Regimental chapel from a post-colonial perspective, hidden gems of Leicester Cathedral, and the life of cleric and social Reformer David Vaughan. Our talks are delivered by trained and enthusiastic Cathedral guides, whilst the slideshows have been developed to a very high standard.
If your organisation has a keen interest in history and would like us to showcase Leicester Cathedral in this way, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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