CE 1455 - The War of the Roses begins

The War of the Roses began in 1455 and lasted until 1485.

It was a civil war between the two rival branches of the Royal House of Plantagenet; the House of Lancaster (symbolised by a red rose) and the House of York (symbolised by a white rose).

The conflict began when the Duke of York, Richard Plantagenet, challenged the legitimacy of the children of King Henry VI.

The conflict was fought mainly between 1455 and 1487, and was characterized by long and bloody battles, such as the Battle of Towton in 1461.

The war ended with the victory of the House of Lancaster, represented by Henry VII, who established a new dynasty, the House of Tudor.

The war was a major turning point in English history, as it marked the transition from the medieval period to the modern period.

The war also had a major impact on English society, as it changed the way power was distributed amongst the nobles, and had a profound effect on the English economy.

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