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Radio Leeds,08 Jul 2026,8 mins
The Wakefield castle that changed England forever
Hidden West YorkshireAvailable for over a year
The 1460 clash near Sandal Castle saw Richard of York killed in a failed bid for the throne. However, his sons later ruled as Edward IV and Richard III. The castle was later damaged in the Civil War and now stands as a public historic site. Does the famous line 鈥淩ichard of York gave battle in vain鈥� actually connect to events at the castle? Ian Downes of Wakefield Museums and Castles explains the real history of Sandal Castle. (Image: Getty)
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