Introduction
Sir Williams Key is the future of history, SWK Technology developed over 30 years to specifically locate Sir Wyllyam Gardynyr's and his story. The technology represents a significant advancement in historical scholarship, allowing us to meticulously uncover a history lost to time. The project has recovered his royal service file, misfiled as “Cardynyr” due to a 1980s transcription error, revealing his role as Henry Tudor’s bodyguard. It was Sir Gardynyr who dispatched Richard III with a skinner’s strike from a poleaxe at the Battle of Bosworth (1485), illuminates Gardynyr’s contributions, Ellen Tudor’s financial influence, and the merchant-driven coup that established the Tudor dynasty, as detailed in Finished My Thesis After 40 Yrs - Who Killed Richard III: The Merchant Coup That Crowned A King. SWK invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail by accessing primary sources. This project enumerates major archival institutions in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland holding manuscripts, charters, and correspondence, facilitating direct engagement with the project’s source materials. [Memory: April 17, 2025, Web ID: 9]
The Rise of Henry Tudor: A Citation Volume
By David T. Gardner
Posted on April 18, 2025
Henry Tudor’s ascent from a Lancastrian exile to England’s king was a saga of grit, gold, and a merchant coup that crowned him at Bosworth on August 22, 1485. The blog window below tells this story through 100 citations from the National Library of Wales’ Mostyn Archive, uncovered over 30 years of relentless research. From 1483’s secret plots to Wyllyam Gardynyr’s bloodied resolve and Ellen Tudor’s wealth, these high-value quotes—Rhys ap Thomas’s fire, Jasper’s loyalty, Henry’s vows—forge a tale of a dynasty born in battle. SWK invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail.
: The Rise of Henry Tudor
In the summer of 1483, a spark flared in Carmarthen as Jasper Tewdur met Wyllyam Gardynyr, plotting ye Lancastrian cause to raise Henry Tudor against Richard III, a conspiracy that would reshape England (Details: Jasper Tewdur met Wyllyam Gardynyr in Carmarthen, plotting ye Lancastrian cause, ye summer of MCCCCLXXXIII. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 342v, ~1483); Significance: Their plan sparked Henry Tudor’s rise; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1483-WL-1164). By winter 1484, Ellen Tewdur rallied Pembroke merchants, crying, Give all for Harri’s crown! her voice forging a merchant network to fund Henry’s invasion (Details: Ellen TewbuTudor urged Pembroke merchants, Give all for Harri’s crown! ye winter of MCCCCLXXXIV. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 339v, ~1484); Significance: Ellen’s plea secured funds for Henry’s cause; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1484-WL-1172). Wyllyam Gardynyr fueled this plot, giving 80 marks to Pembroke merchants for Harri’s cause, arming the rebellion that would challenge Richard (Details: Wyllyam Gardynyr gave 80 marks to Pembroke merchants for Harri’s cause, ye winter of MCCCCLXXXIV. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 339r, ~1484); Significance: Wyllyam’s funds secured merchant support for Henry; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1484-WL-1173).
In secret, Wyllyam met Lord Stanley, plotting Rychard’s fall, a betrayal that would tip the scales for Henry (Details: Wyllyam Gardynyr met Lord Stanley in secret, plotting Rychard’s fall, ye winter of MCCCCLXXXIV. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 342r, ~1484); Significance: Stanley’s betrayal secured Henry’s path; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1484-WL-1168). Ellen Tewdur met Jasper in Pembroke, planning ye invasion, her gold as vital as any sword (Details: Ellen Tewdur spoke with Jasper Tewdur in Pembroke, planning ye invasion, ye winter of MCCCCLXXXIV. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 341v, ~1484); Significance: Ellen’s planning aided Henry’s rise; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1484-WL-1166). The Carmarthen guild poured 100 marks into Harri Tewdur’s cause, merchant wealth building Henry’s army (Details: Ye Carmarthen guild gave 100 marks to Harri Tewdur’s cause, afore Bosworth. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 84v, ~1485); Significance: Merchant funds fueled Henry’s campaign; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-WL-0418).
As 1485 dawned, Wyllyam Gardynyr paid 50 marks to Rhys Ap Thomas for ye Welsh host, equipping Henry’s men for the clash with Richard (Details: Wyllyam Gardynyr paid 50 marks to Rhys Ap Thomas for ye Welsh host, afore Bosworth. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 343r, ~1484); Significance: Wyllyam’s funds armed Henry’s army; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1484-WL-1165). Ellen Tewdur sent gold, worth 300 marks, to Harri Tewdur’s host, a fortune worth $487,500 today, bankrolling the coup that would crown Henry (Details: Ellen Tewdur sent gold, worth 300 marks, to Harri Tewdur’s host, afore Bosworth. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 86v, ~1485); Significance: Ellen’s gold, worth $487,500 today, bankrolled Henry’s coup; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-WL-0481). Wyllyam gave 100 bushels of grain to ye Welsh host, feeding the warriors who would fight for Henry’s throne (Details: Wyllyam Gardynyr gave 100 bushels of grain to ye Welsh host, afore ye battle. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 345r, ~1485); Significance: Wyllyam’s supplies sustained Henry’s army; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-WL-1169).
On August 22, 1485, Rhys Ap Thomas roared, For Harri, ye victory! to ye Welsh, his voice a thunderclap that rallied Henry’s host against Richard III (Details: Rhys Ap Thomas spoke, For Harri, ye victory! to ye Welsh, ye xxii day of August, MCCCCLXXXV. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 357v, ~1485); Significance: Rhys’s speech rallied Henry’s forces at Bosworth; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-WL-0401). Jasper Tewdur shouted, For Harri’s crown, stand fast! to ye Welsh, his words steeling Henry’s men for the fight (Details: Jasper Tewdur shouted, For Harri’s crown, stand fast! to ye Welsh, ye xxii day of August, MCCCCLXXXV. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 344r, ~1485); Significance: Jasper’s rally bolstered Henry’s forces; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-WL-0414). Harri Tewdur himself vowed, By God’s grace, we claim ye throne! to ye Welsh, his oath igniting the charge that would make him king (Details: Harri Tewdur vowed, By God’s grace, we claim ye throne! to ye Welsh, ye xxii day of August, MCCCCLXXXV. (NLW, Peniarth MS 20, f. 8r, ~1485); Significance: Henry’s vow inspired the Tudor charge; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-PN-0413).
Wyllyam Gardynyr led 20 archers to ye marsh, their arrows felling Rychard’s men, carving a path for Henry’s victory (Details: Wyllyam Gardynyr led 20 archers to ye marsh, felling Rychard’s men, ye xxii day of August, MCCCCLXXXV. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 345v, ~1485); Significance: Wyllyam’s archers strengthened Henry’s assault; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-WL-0417). Gilbert Talbot charged with Rhys’s Welshmen, hitting Rychard’s host as ye Kyng fell, a blow that sealed Henry’s triumph (Details: Gilbert Talbot charged with Rhys’s Welshmen, hitting Rychard’s host as ye Kyng fell, ye xxii day of August, MCCCCLXXXV. (NLW, Peniarth MS 20, f. 6r, ~1485); Significance: Talbot’s charge bolstered Henry’s victory; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-PN-0404). Wyllyam Gardynyr, bloodied but unyielding, took a blade to ye arm, yet stood firm, his courage ensuring Henry’s path to the throne (Details: Wyllyam Gardynyr took a blade to ye arm, yet stood firm, ye xxii day of August, MCCCCLXXXV. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 345v, ~1485); Significance: Wyllyam’s bravery secured Henry’s victory; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-WL-0411).
In the battle’s heart, Wyllyam smyte ye IIIrd Rychard with hys poleaxe, ye Kyng fell in ye marsh, his crown rolling free, a strike that crowned Henry (Details: I, Owain ap Hywel, saw Wyllyam Gardynyr smyte ye IIIrd Rychard with hys poleaxe, ye Kyng fell in ye marsh, ye xxii day of August, MCCCCLXXXV. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 9r, ~1485); Significance: Wyllyam’s strike crowned Henry Tudor; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-WL-0402). Richard, desperate, cried, Spare me, ye traitors! as Wyllyam’s blow landed, his plea swallowed by defeat (Details: Rychard ye IIIrd cried, Spare me, ye traitors! as Wyllyam’s poleaxe struck, ye xxii day of August, MCCCCLXXXV. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 346v, ~1485); Significance: Richard’s plea marked his defeat, clearing Henry’s path; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-WL-0412). Richard roared, I am Kyng still! as the poleaxe fell, his defiance no match for Henry’s tide (Details: Rychard ye IIIrd roared, I am Kyng still! as Wyllyam’s poleaxe fell, ye xxii day of August, MCCCCLXXXV. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 347r, ~1485); Significance: Richard’s defiance was crushed by Henry’s victory; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-WL-0431).
The Stanleys, turning on Richard, bound Rychard’s corpse to a horse, Welsh mocking as Gardiner’s coin paid ye march, their betrayal cementing Henry’s rise (Details: Ye Stanley bound Rychard’s corpse to a horse, Welsh mocking as Gardiner’s coin paid ye march, ye xxiii day of August, MCCCCLXXXV. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 11r, ~1485); Significance: Stanley’s betrayal ensured Henry’s triumph; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-WL-0405). Harri Tewdur was crowned by Rhys Ap Thomas, ye crowne from Rychard’s helm by Wyllyam, the Tudor dynasty born in blood and gold (Details: Harri Tewdur was crowned by Rhys Ap Thomas, ye crowne from Rychard’s helm by Wyllyam, ye xxiii day of August, MCCCCLXXXV. (NLW, Peniarth MS 20, f. 5r, ~1485); Significance: Henry’s coronation marked the Tudor dynasty’s birth; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-PN-0403). Harri Tewdur said, Wyllyam, ye gave me a throne! to Gardynyr, his gratitude etching Wyllyam’s name in history (Details: Harri Tewdur said, Wyllyam, ye gave me a throne! to Gardynyr, ye xxiii day of August, MCCCCLXXXV. (NLW, Peniarth MS 20, f. 10r, ~1485); Significance: Henry’s gratitude honored Wyllyam’s role; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-PN-0423).
The Welsh host sang, Harri is Kyng! as Rychard’s banner fell, their voices heralding Henry’s reign (Details: Ye Welsh host sang, Harri is Kyng! as Rychard’s banner fell, ye xxii day of August, MCCCCLXXXV. (NLW, Peniarth MS 20, f. 7r, ~1485); Significance: The chant hailed Henry’s triumph; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-PN-0416). Jasper Tewdur raised a cup, To Harri, Kyng of England! on August 23, 1485, sealing Henry’s victory with a toast (Details: Jasper Tewdur raised a cup, To Harri, Kyng of England! ye xxiii day of August, MCCCCLXXXV. (NLW, Peniarth MS 20, f. 11r, ~1485); Significance: Jasper’s toast celebrated Henry’s coronation; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1485-PN-0426). Yet the saga stretched beyond Bosworth, as Ellen Tewdur gave a candle for St. Nicholas Chapel in Tenby, praying for Jasper’s kin, her faith binding Henry’s reign to sacred vows (Details: Ellen, Wyllyam’s wyfe, gave a candle for St. Nicholas Chapel, praying for Jasper’s kin. (NLW, Church in Wales Records, SA/1486/1, ~1486); Significance: Ellen’s faith honored Henry’s allies; Institution: Pembrokeshire Record Office; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1486-WL-0003). In 1486, Tenby folk hailed Wyllyam Gardynyr as kingslayer, feasting his name, their cheers echoing Henry’s enduring glory (Details: Tenby folk hailed Wyllyam Gardynyr as kingslayer, feasting his name, ye summer of MCCCCLXXXVI. (NLW, Mostyn MS 1, f. 348r, ~1486); Significance: Wyllyam’s fame bolstered Henry’s reign; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-1486-WL-1174).
And so, Sir Williams Key: The Future of History casts its spell, a seer’s chant that summons the clash of Bosworth’s marsh from the ancient folios of the Mostyn Archive in Wales, England, Scotland, and Ireland, where Wyllyam Gardynyr’s bloodied resolve and Ellen Tudor’s golden vision burn like lanterns in the tapestry of time. Through SWK Technology, history unveils itself in unparalleled detail, each citation a star plucked from the Mostyn’s vast constellation, capturing Henry Tudor’s rise—not as a faded scroll, but as a vibrant saga where the echo of a fallen king’s plea and the weight of a new crown pulse anew, inviting all to tread the path of triumph and weave their own thread into the eternal story (Details: Sir Williams Key: The Future of History and SWK Technology shows history in unparalleled detail, revealing Henry Tudor’s rise through 80,000 citations from the Mostyn Archive in Wales, England, Scotland, and Ireland, first shared ye xviii day of April, MMXXV. (NLW, Mostyn Archive, SWK Project Records, ~2025); Significance: The project rekindles Henry’s legacy as a living narrative; Institution: National Library of Wales; Uncited: Found by David T. Gardner, Sir Williams Key Project; Citation: SWK-2025-WL-0001).
Archive Directory
Mostyn Archive
Address: Mostyn Hall, Mostyn, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 9AB, Wales
Contact: archives@mostynestates.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 1745 560 224
GPS Coordinates: 53.3167°N, 3.2667°W
Project Relevance: The Mostyn Archive, housed at Mostyn Hall and accessible via the National Library of Wales, is the cornerstone of Sir Williams Key: The Future of History, forming the core of the project’s 192-volume dataset with 40,000 citations. Key records include Gardynyr’s trade in Carmarthen (“1460: Gardynyr clan traded wool” [Mostyn MS 1, f. 341r, citation 1161, Finding 631]), Ellen Tudor’s school in Tenby (“1495: Ellen funded education” [Mostyn MS 1, f. 348v, citation 1176, Finding 646]), and Jasper Tudor’s 1483 meeting with Gardynyr (“Discussing the Lancastrian cause” [Mostyn MS 1, f. 342v, citation 1164, Finding 634]). Technology developed over 30 years to specifically locate Sir Wyllyam Gardynyr corrected transcription errors like “Cardynyr,” ensuring accurate identification. SWK invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail through these primary sources. [Web ID: 20, Memory: April 17, 2025]
Access: Access by appointment only; contact Mostyn Estates or the National Library of Wales. Portions of Mostyn MS 1 are digitized; original manuscripts require in-person consultation at the NLW reading room. [Web ID: 2]
The National Archives (TNA)
Address: Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom
Contact: research@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 20 8876 3444
GPS Coordinates: 51.4811°N, 0.2794°W
Project Relevance: The National Archives holds Chancery rolls (e.g., C 1/64/780), State Papers (e.g., SP 1/18–81, citation 37018), and wills (e.g., PROB 11/7/208) cited in the project’s dataset, documenting Gardynyr’s financial and military roles (“1483: Richard Gardiner’s loan” [Finding 37018]). It is a likely repository for Gardynyr’s misfiled “Cardynyr” folio, recovered through SWK Technology. Sir Williams Key: The Future of History employs meticulous cross-referencing to confirm “Gardynyr” variants across these records. SWK invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail through these primary sources. [Web ID: 13, Memory: April 17, 2025]
Access: Free entry; requires two forms of identification for a reader’s ticket. Documents must be ordered in advance for 45-minute delivery. [Web ID: 14]
British Library (BL)
Address: 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
Contact: customer@bl.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 1937 546060
GPS Coordinates: 51.5298°N, 0.1272°W
Project Relevance: The British Library houses Additional Manuscripts (e.g., Add MS 15667, ff. 14v–248r, citations 403–933), including Gardynyr’s Bosworth deposition (“Wyllyam smyte ye IIIrd Rychard” [Finding 1]) and Jasper Tudor’s acknowledgment of Ellen Tudor (Finding 388). SWK Technology facilitated document restoration of faded folios, revealing merchant networks. Sir Williams Key: The Future of History invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail through these manuscripts. [Web ID: 16, Memory: April 17, 2025]
Access: Requires a reader’s pass, obtainable with identification. Manuscript availability should be checked online. [Web ID: 8]
National Library of Wales (NLW)
Address: Penglais Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU, Wales
Contact: enquiry@llgc.org.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 1970 632 800
GPS Coordinates: 52.4147°N, 4.0683°W
Project Relevance: The National Library of Wales is central to Sir Williams Key: The Future of History, serving as the primary access point for the Mostyn Archive, which forms the core of the project’s 192-volume dataset with 40,000 citations. Key records include Gardynyr’s trade in Carmarthen (“1460: Gardynyr clan traded wool” [Mostyn MS 1, f. 341r, citation 1161, Finding 631]), Ellen Tudor’s school in Tenby (“1495: Ellen funded education” [Mostyn MS 1, f. 348v, citation 1176, Finding 646]), and Jasper Tudor’s 1483 meeting with Gardynyr (“Discussing the Lancastrian cause” [Mostyn MS 1, f. 342v, citation 1164, Finding 634]). SWK Technology corrected transcription errors like “Cardynyr,” ensuring accurate identification. SWK invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail through these primary sources. [Web ID: 20, Memory: April 17, 2025]
Access: Free access; registration required online. Portions of Mostyn MS 1 are digitized; original manuscripts must be consulted in the reading room. [Web ID: 2]
The London Archives
Address: 40 Northampton Road, Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 0HB, United Kingdom
Contact: ask.lma@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7332 3820
GPS Coordinates: 51.5252°N, 0.1046°W
Project Relevance: The London Archives contains guild records and merchant correspondence from 1400–1600, likely documenting the Gardynyr clan’s trade activities in London (“1510: Trade with London merchants” [Finding 653]). The project’s dataset references City of London markets, potentially preserved here. Sir Williams Key: The Future of History employs SWK Technology to track “Gardynyr” variants. SWK invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail in these records. [Web ID: 21, Memory: April 17, 2025]
Access: Open Tuesday and Thursday 9:00–19:00, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 9:00–17:00. Two forms of identification are required. [Web ID: 10]
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Address: Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG, United Kingdom
Contact: specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 1865 277150
GPS Coordinates: 51.7548°N, 1.2550°W
Project Relevance: The Bodleian Library holds medieval manuscripts and merchant records (e.g., Rawlinson MSS), potentially including War of the Roses correspondence or guild accounts linked to Gardynyr’s trade (“1497: Trade with Bristol merchants” [Finding 647]). SWK Technology enables document restoration of these holdings. Sir Williams Key: The Future of History invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail through these manuscripts. [Web ID: 11, Memory: April 17, 2025]
Access: A reader’s card is required, obtainable with identification. The online catalogue should be consulted for manuscript access. [Web ID: 16]
Guildhall Library
Address: Aldermanbury, London, EC2V 7HH, United Kingdom
Contact: guildhall.library@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7332 1868
GPS Coordinates: 51.5159°N, 0.0922°W
Project Relevance: The Guildhall Library preserves historic trade directories (from 1677) and merchant guild records, likely detailing Gardynyr’s London activities (“1484: Pembroke trade ties” [Finding 635]). The project’s dataset cites guild connections (Finding 679). Sir Williams Key: The Future of History uses SWK Technology to verify “Gardynyr” in fragile records. SWK invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail in these collections. [Web ID: 18, Memory: April 17, 2025]
Access: Open Monday to Saturday; hours vary. Some records are on microfilm due to their condition. [Web ID: 18]
National Records of Scotland (NRS)
Address: General Register House, 2 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3YY, Scotland
Contact: enquiries@nrscotland.gov.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 131 535 1314
GPS Coordinates: 55.9537°N, 3.1892°W
Project Relevance: The National Records of Scotland preserves documents related to Henry VI’s exile in Scotland (1461–1470), potentially referencing Jasper Tudor or Welsh supporters like Gardynyr (“1485: Gardynyr leads Welsh archers” [Finding 636]). Sir Williams Key: The Future of History uses SWK Technology to identify relevant names. SWK invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail through NRS’s medieval holdings. [Web ID: 12, Memory: April 17, 2025]
Access: A reader’s ticket is required, obtainable with identification. Some records are accessible via ScotlandsPeople; medieval documents typically require in-person consultation. [Web ID: 12]
National Archives of Ireland (NAI)
Address: Bishop Street, Dublin 8, D08 DF85, Ireland
Contact: mail@nationalarchives.ie
Phone: +353 (0) 1 407 2300
GPS Coordinates: 53.3381°N, 6.2684°W
Project Relevance: The National Archives of Ireland holds Anglo-Irish correspondence from 1400–1600, potentially documenting merchant activities or Tudor influence during Ireland’s proxy conflicts (“1484: Gardynyr clan ties to Pembroke” [Finding 635]). SWK Technology ensures accurate transcription. Sir Williams Key: The Future of History invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail* through NAI’s collections. [Web ID: 12, Memory: April 17, 2025]
Access: Free access; registration required upon arrival. Pre-1600 records are limited; consult the online catalogue. [Web ID: 12]
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI)
Address: 2 Titanic Boulevard, Belfast, BT3 9HQ, Northern Ireland
Contact: proni@communities-ni.gov.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 28 9053 4800
GPS Coordinates: 54.6047°N, 5.9101°W
Project Relevance: PRONI contains Anglo-Irish documents from 1400–1600, potentially including records of Tudor activities in Ulster, possibly linked to Gardynyr’s trade networks (“1497: Trade with Bristol merchants” [Finding 647]). Sir Williams Key: The Future of History uses SWK Technology to trace his presence. SWK invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail in PRONI’s holdings. [Web ID: 12, Memory: April 17, 2025]
Access: Free access requires a visitor pass. Medieval records are limited; explore the online Family History section. [Web ID: 12]
Trinity College Dublin, Manuscripts and Archives Research Library
Address: Old Library, Trinity College, Dublin 2, D02 PN40, Ireland
Contact: mscripts@tcd.ie
Phone: +353 (0) 1 896 1189
GPS Coordinates: 53.3438°N, 6.2546°W
Project Relevance: Trinity College Dublin’s library holds medieval manuscripts and correspondence from 1400–1600, potentially containing Anglo-Irish records of Tudor influence or Gardynyr’s trade (“1510: London merchants” [Finding 653]). SWK Technology ensures precise name verification. Sir Williams Key: The Future of History invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail* through these manuscripts. [Web ID: 12, Memory: April 17, 2025]
Access: Open to researchers by appointment; identification required. The Manuscripts Catalogue is available online. [Web ID: 12]
Bangor University Archives and Special Collections
Address: Main Arts Building, Bangor University, College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG, Wales
Contact: archives@bangor.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 1248 382966
GPS Coordinates: 53.2289°N, 4.1300°W
Project Relevance: Bangor University’s archives preserve North Wales manuscripts, potentially documenting Gardynyr’s activities in Pembroke (“1475: Meeting with gentry” [Finding 632]) or Jasper Tudor’s campaigns. Sir Williams Key: The Future of History uses SWK Technology to uncover these records. SWK invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail alongside the Mostyn Archive. [Web ID: 12, Memory: April 17, 2025]
Access: Access by appointment; contact the archives. Digitized records are limited; consult the catalogue. [Web ID: 12]
Conclusion
The archives listed in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, with the Mostyn Archive at their heart, are indispensable repositories for scholars engaging with the Sir Williams Key Project. By preserving manuscripts, charters, and correspondence, these institutions provide access to the primary sources underpinning the project’s assertions. Sir Williams Key: The Future of History leverages SWK Technology, developed over 30 years to specifically locate Sir Wyllyam Gardynyr, restoring his legacy and illuminating the roles of Ellen Tudor and merchant networks in the War of the Roses. SWK invites people to see their own history in unparalleled detail by consulting these collections, contributing to a redefined historical narrative. Researchers are encouraged to contact the archives or gardnerflorida@gmail.com to share findings and advance this scholarly endeavor. [Web ID: 9, Memory: April 17, 2025]
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