Project ID: 697

DescriptionMary Butcher is investigating the link between William Marshal and Caversham Park and Court, especially towards the end of his long and successful life. Marshal, who had served the Plantagenets all his life, is credited with the survival of Magna Carta, taking this failed peace treaty under John and as his son's regent turning it into a last manifesto of good government.
TopicsHistory
TypeU3A-led research (SLP)
U3A
Year started2017
Source of referenceCitizens 800 website, see below
NotesThis is one of number of SLPs linked to the Citizens project at Royal Holloway College - see file card 547 for details
See  www.citizens800.org/U3A  for more information