The Tower of London – King Richard meets Sport

 

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Each stone of the Tower of London is soaked with historical meaning, not only regarding King Richard III. Many times, the fate and purpose of the Tower of London have changed and its meaning in history, but what never did change was its importance.

 

Today a museum and treasury, it also tells the story of the first settlements in the area of London and a big part of the history of England. (More details can be found on www.castle.me.uk)
Based on Roman foundations, even relics of older, pre-Roman descent have been discovered and this area is seen to be part of the oldest settlements in the area of London.
The Tower has been seen as a miracle in stone, was court and prison, museum, treasury, famous location for executions and the place for the safe-keeping of King Richard III’s nephews, the two sons of his brother King Edward IV’s.
Fully in its function as treasury of the crown jewels and of safekeeping, the Tower of London now not only holds a royal and historic treasure, but also a sportive one, the medals for Olympia 2012:

 

London Olympic Games 2012

 

Do you think, King Richard III would have taken part in the London Olympic Games 1484, if they had already been re-invented back then?

Which discipline would he most likely have chosen?

 


Further material:

  • Two further mentions of the King Richard III project by Mr. Armitage from the year 2008 came to our attention. They have been added to our Richard Armitage page.

 

 

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