Annie Garthwaite - Mothers-In-War: The Women of the Wars of the Roses

Sunday, June 21, 2026
George Watson Memorial Hall, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Annie Garthwaite - Mothers-In-War: The Women of the Wars of the Roses

Sunday, June 21, 2026
George Watson Memorial Hall, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

What you need to know


Accounts of the Wars of the Roses are dominated by men – kings and kingmakers, traitors and tyrants. But they were equally shaped by women, driving the action and risking their lives to secure the throne for their sons. From Cecily Neville, matriarch of House York, to Margaret Beaufort, mother of the Tudor dynasty, Annie traces the risks they took and the prices they paid.

 

Bio:

Annie Garthwaite is the acclaimed author of two novels that bring the women of the Wars of the Roses to life. Cecily (Viking, Penguin 2021) was named a 'top pick' by The Times and Sunday Times, a 'Best Book of 2021' by independent bookshops and Waterstones, and has recently been optioned for television. The King's Mother (Viking, Penguin 2024) was named ‘Book of the Month’ by The Times immediately upon publication. Annie came to writing after a 30-year international business career, determined to cast light on female histories often overlooked. Annie is also Vice Chair of the Mortimer History Society, a judge for the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Prize and lives in Shropshire, close to the formidable Yorkist stronghold of Ludlow Castle.



Date and Time:

Sunday 21st June

2.30pm



Location:

The George Watson Memorial Hall. 65 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX


Tickets:

£15.00


Location

George Watson Memorial Hall
65 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX United Kingdom

Getting to the George Watson Hall

Address: 65 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX

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Located in Tewkesbury town centre next to Tewkesbury museum and only a few minutes’ walk away from the High Street and Tewkesbury Abbey

Car: Junction 9 off the M5 motorway is only 2 miles East of Tewkesbury

There are numerous council run car parks nearby https://tewkesbury.gov.uk/services/parking/cars/

Please note all car parks are free after 5.30pm

Bus & Rail: The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury. There is a bus stop a short walk away for the Stagecoach 41 service (Cheltenham) and 71 service (Gloucester) to bring you into Tewkesbury.

41 – Nearest stop is Tewkesbury Hospital, Barton Road

71  - Nearest stop is The Cross

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables

Pulhams service 40 also operates a service between the train station, Cotswold Designer Outlet and Tewkesbury town centre. Please note this service operates on Saturday and Sunday only.

https://www.pulhams.co.uk/busservices/timetables/

Walk: If you are staying in Tewkesbury;  you’ll find most accommodation is just a short walk away from the George Watson Hall which is centrally located in Barton Street

Access

The entrance to the building is accessible being on the ground floor and has an entrance ramp and a handrail.

Toilet facilities including a separate accessible toilet are available

When

  • Sunday, June 21, 2026 1:00 PM
  • Doors open 12:45 PM
  • Timezone: United Kingdom Time
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