The Capture of Henry VI at Northampton

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Maisie Coleman

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    • EOW led popular campaign of piracy to maintain control of Calais
    • Propaganda campaign launched to undermine King's authority
    • Blamed King's 'evil counsellors' for oppressing the church + overtaxing population + allowing crown to fall in poverty
    • Some arguments wearing thin as Yorkists claimed loyalty to King
    • 26 June 1460 - Y forces landed in Sandwich, Kent + marched through to London - No opposition - London suffering from depression
    • 2 July - Lanc peers retreated to TOL BUT H6 had already left city - Lanc Lords bombarded the city from the Tower