176 The Readeption

The History of England

David Crowther

Europe, Queen, England, Medieval, Politics, Royal, History, Parliament, English, King, Modern, Early Modern, Monarchy

4.8 • 6K Ratings

🗓️ 10 April 2016

⏱️ 34 minutes

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In 1470, Henry VIth was released by Warwick from the Tower, and re-established as the rightful king of England. The Usurper Edward IV was banished forever. Sadly for the Lancastrians, Edward IV was determined to reclaim the throne when he landed at Ravenspur in 1471.

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0:00.0	Hello everyone and welcome to the History of England episode 176, The Readaption.
0:18.4	Before I pile ahead, some notices for you.
0:21.7	Remember to check out the Agora Podcast Network and the Associated website intriguingly named
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0:32.5	which is the Bohemican Podcast all about the Crossroads of Central Europe, the colourful
0:37.5	history of the Czech people.
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0:47.9	Readaption is a funny word.
0:50.5	In fact it basically isn't a word at all.
0:52.9	It's just something somebody made up at the time.
0:56.8	Or maybe it was a common word at the time.
0:59.2	Morning Alan, sorry a bit embarrassing, I was just re-adepting.
1:02.9	Don't worry George, I'll be re-adepting tomorrow anyway, now that I know that you're
1:06.5	re-adepting today.
1:09.0	But then re-adepting fell out of fashion.
1:11.4	And so now it only works to describe a specific historical event maybe.
1:16.3	Or maybe it was just poor spelling.
1:20.0	Adeption rather than adoption.
1:21.6	Anyway, if you know the answer, put them on a postcard and send them to the History of England,
1:26.4	the Shed, Nerdston, Little England.
1:30.9	I am sure you're wondering why I'm warbling on about an old word, and if word of the week
1:35.8	is back.
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