Simon MacDowallNov 13, 20233 min readStoke FieldStoke Field (1487) is a most unusual and interesting battle, and the last engagement of the Wars of the Roses. After Bosworth the 10 year...
Simon MacDowallNov 8, 20231 min readThe Last YorkistsStoke Field (1487) was the last attempt by the Yorkists to regain the throne of England. These figures are also the last Yorkists I...
Simon MacDowallNov 5, 20231 min readThe Wild IrishNext Sunday I shall be staging the last battle of the Wars of the Roses — Stoke Field (1487). Around 4000 Irish, led by Sir Thomas...
Simon MacDowallOct 6, 20231 min readNew Wars of the Roses Command GroupsWhen I first began to paint my Wars of the Roses armies I decided to focus on those contingents taking part in the Battle of Barnet...
Simon MacDowallAug 17, 20233 min readArming the KnightsPainting 15th Century men at arms could be incredibly simple since most were encased from head to foot in armour. A black wash over...