Join us for a tour of the site of the Battle of Stoke Field on Sunday 22md March at 14:00.

Join us for a fascinating tour of the site of the Battle of East Stoke, the last major battle of the Wars of the Roses. Led by local enthusiast, Andrew Fearn, this tour promises to be a wonderful insight into local history.

The battle took place in 1487, and was the last major battle of the War of the Roses. After the battle Henry VII was said to have taken mass at St Mary’s, and his coat of arms is depicted in the surviving medieval window in the Eastern end of the Church.

Meet at 14:00 at the Women's Institute building in East Stoke.

Please note the post code of the WI Hut is NG23 5QL and there is plenty of roadside parking.

The terrain varies from road to track to field margin so please wear appropriate footwear, and dress appropriately for the weather.

Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-battle-of-stoke-field-site-tour-tickets-1977278513260?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information contact heritage@stmnewark.org