Title:

Duke

First Name:

Henry

Last Name:

Stafford

Memorial Type:

Plaque

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

Not known

Inscription:

These premises occupy the sites of the Blue Board Inn and Saracen's Head Inn. It was here that henry, Duke of Buckingham was executed on Sunday November 2nd 1483 in the reign of Richard III

Allegiance:

Yorkist to Tudor

Condition:

Very Good

Condition Description:

See image taken in 2025

Memorial Notes:

Buckingham supported Richard, Duke of Gloucester usurpation of the crown in 1483, but subsequently backed a rebellion against the King in favour of Henry Tudor.