The Battle of Towton

This excellent article appeared during the summer break - it's well worth reading. Almost forgotten now, the 1461 Battle of Towton was the most savage and bloody conflict ever to take place on British soil. The 28,000 who died in the snow on Palm Sunday represented over 1% of the population of England at the time and Gill's piece shows how events from centuries ago can continue to haunt the land. Some places wear their history heavily.