Dear Bernard,
You probably will nor remember me, but we met at a literary lunch at the Abbey Hotel, Malvern, Worcestershire, some years ago when you were promoting your book Stonehenge. I was delighted when your colleague very kindly swapped seats so that we were able to talk about your books and research.
I am a great fan of your books and wondered if there is any chance of you writing a book which could include the Battle of Tewkesbury. It was a brutal battle, with many survivors claiming sanctuary in Tewkesbury Abbey, but they were slaughtered by the Yorkists. A Medieval Festival takes place here every July with a re-enactment of the battle. The Abbey has the bones of the Duke of Clarence (who apparently drowned in a vat of Malmsbury wine)and Prince Edward, son of Henry IV is also buried here. A stunning sculpture called the Arrivall has just been erected at the place where the Yorkists would have had first sight of their Lancastrian opponents on the morning of the battle. I think you would like it as well.
I did note that in the Grail series, one of the archers came from Tewkesbury and it would be so exciting if one of your future books could include the battle. If you would like me to send you any information on Tewkesbury, I would be very happy to do so.
My apologies for such a long message but Tewkesbury has so much history. Please do let me know if I can be of assistance.
Yours sincerely,
Sue Scrivens