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  Subject: Events

  Location: Online event

  Start Date: May 7, 2026

  End Date: May 7, 2026

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Cecily Duchess of York Kings Mother and Politician

Historian Joanna Laynesmith explores the life of Cecily, Duchess of York, one of the major players of the Wars of the Roses. One of the few persons to live through the Wars of the Roses, Cecily was the mother of two Yorkist kings, Edward IV and Richard III and her influence was sought by all. Yet who was the real Cecily? Contemporary propaganda and the romantic speculations of early modern writers have created conflicting traditions around her with some accusing her of committing adultery and displaying reckless extravagance, and others dubbing her ‘Proud Cis’ and living the life of a nun. Join Joanna Laynesmith as she strips away the myths to reveal Cecily’s real role and the priorities and ambitions she had for her family. Discover our four-part series, the 15th century: houses at war. What’s Online is a series of events delivered by our experts and special guests. This webinar will be presented on Vimeo. You do not need a Vimeo account to join an event, and can join from your browser from a laptop or mobile device. However, for the best experience we recommend using either a laptop or desktop computer. You will receive a reminder email, including a link to join in advance of the event. For more information on attending a Vimeo event, please visit https://help.vimeo.com/hc/en-us/articles/12426085581073-How-to-watch-a-live-event-on-Vimeo Talks are available to watch on catch-up for a limited period of 48 hours only.