Time line

By Calob harden
  • The First Battle of St Albans
    May 22, 1455

    The First Battle of St Albans

    The First Battle of St Albans was the start of Civil war in England called the Wars of the Roses.
  • Battle of Northampton
    Jul 10, 1460

    Battle of Northampton

    The yorkist army under Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick captured King Henry.
  • The Battle of Wakefield
    Dec 30, 1460

    The Battle of Wakefield

    Richard took a strong position at Sandal castle and far out numbered the Lancastrian army. Unbelievably Richard left Sandal castle and was defeated by the Lancastrian army. Richard was killed in the battle. His son, Edward of York, now pressed his claim to the throne of England
  • Edward of York was declared
    Mar 4, 1461

    Edward of York was declared

    Edward of York was declared King Edward IV in London
  • Readeption of Henry VI
    Oct 3, 1470

    Readeption of Henry VI

    Henry VI was briefly restored to the thorne of england