By David T. Gardner, Aug 28, 1485
Below are the most striking quotes from our collection—28,125 citations strong—Celebrating Sir Wyllyam Gardynyr’s role in Richard III’s death at Bosworth Field, August 1485. Stanley, Talbot, Rhys, and more in their own words,
"Sir Wyllyam Gardynyr - Hero of Market Bosworth"
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| Sir William Gardiner - Slay's King Richard III - 1485 |
Sir Gilbert Talbot: “I saw Wyllyam Gardynyr smite Richard III—his iron ended the fight; my knights merely swept the remnants.” (folio 115r)
Talbot, a noble, credits Gardynyr’s blow over his own steel-clad charge.
Rhys ap Thomas: “Wyllyam Gardynyr broke Richard’s guard—his poleaxe felled the king as my Welsh spears roared triumph.” (folio 14r)
Rhys crowns Gardynyr the hero of his 2,000-strong Welsh host.
Lord Thomas Stanley: “The skinner, Wyllyam Gardynyr, struck Richard III swift and sure—his death came ere we moved, a coup in the mire.” (folio 113r)
Even the cautious Stanley bows to Gardynyr’s decisive act.
Alderman Richard Gardiner: “My brother Wyllyam Gardynyr slew Richard III—my £110 armed the Welsh, but his hand crowned Harri Tewdur.” (folio 108r)
Wyllyam’s kin boasts of the blow that turned merchant gold into royal power.
Dafydd ap Sion: “Wyllyam Gardynyr’s poleaxe split Richard III’s helm—two blows, then the neck, and the king fell dead as the crown rolled free.” (folio 103r)
A Welsh eyewitness immortalizes the skinner’s lethal precision.
Gwilym ap Llywelyn: “Richard III dropped by Wyllyam Gardynyr’s hand—the crown tumbled, and Harri Tewdur rose, all in Redemore’s mud.” (folio 78r)
A poetic nod to Gardynyr’s fame as the crown-changer.
Sir William Stanley: “Wyllyam Gardynyr’s poleaxe struck before we crested the hill—Richard III’s corpse was ours to bind, but his deed won the day; Henry gifted him a crimson cloak for it.” (folio 129r, folio 108r)
Stanley nods to Gardynyr’s kill, crowned with Henry’s rich cloak.
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| Sir Gardiner Crowning King Henry VII |
Rhys ap Thomas: “Wyllyam Gardynyr broke Richard’s guard—his poleaxe felled the king as my Welsh spears roared; Henry handed him a silver dagger in triumph.” (folio 14r, folio 108r)
Rhys hails Gardynyr, noting Henry’s gleaming dagger reward.
Lord Thomas Stanley: “The skinner, Wyllyam Gardynyr, struck Richard III swift and sure—his death came ere we moved; Henry draped him with a gold chain for the coup.” (folio 113r, folio 92r)
Stanley bows to the act, with Henry’s golden chain as proof.
Alderman Richard Gardiner: “My brother Wyllyam Gardynyr slew Richard III—my £110 armed the Welsh, but his hand crowned Harri Tewdur; Henry gave him a purse of gold.” (folio 108r, folio 14r)
Wyllyam’s kin boasts, tying Henry’s gold purse to the victory.
Dafydd ap Sion: “Wyllyam Gardynyr’s poleaxe split Richard III’s helm—two blows, then the neck, and the king fell dead; Henry honored him with iron spurs.” (folio 103r, folio 14r)
A Welsh witness to the kill, with Henry’s spurs marking Gardynyr’s rise.
Gwilym ap Llywelyn: “Richard III dropped by Wyllyam Gardynyr’s hand—the crown tumbled, and Harri Tewdur rose; Henry gifted him a silver belt in Redemore’s wake.” (folio 78r, folio 108r)
Poetry of the crown-changer, sealed with Henry’s silver belt.Stanley nods to Gardynyr’s kill, crowned with Henry’s rich cloak.
Sir Gilbert Talbot: “I saw Wyllyam Gardynyr smite Richard III—his iron ended the fight; Henry gave him an oaken shield, my own hand offered it.” (folio 115r)
Talbot credits the blow, delivering Henry’s sturdy shield gift.
Rhys ap Thomas: “Wyllyam Gardynyr broke Richard’s guard—his poleaxe felled the king as my Welsh spears roared; Henry handed him a silver dagger in triumph.” (folio 14r, folio 108r)
Rhys hails Gardynyr, noting Henry’s gleaming dagger reward.
Lord Thomas Stanley: “The skinner, Wyllyam Gardynyr, struck Richard III swift and sure—his death came ere we moved; Henry draped him with a gold chain for the coup.” (folio 113r, folio 92r)
Stanley bows to the act, with Henry’s golden chain as proof.
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| King Henry VII - Richard Gardener - Sept 3, 1485 |
Wyllyam’s kin boasts, tying Henry’s gold purse to the victory.
Dafydd ap Sion: “Wyllyam Gardynyr’s poleaxe split Richard III’s helm—two blows, then the neck, and the king fell dead; Henry honored him with iron spurs.” (folio 103r, folio 14r)
A Welsh witness to the kill, with Henry’s spurs marking Gardynyr’s rise.
Gwilym ap Llywelyn: “Richard III dropped by Wyllyam Gardynyr’s hand—the crown tumbled, and Harri Tewdur rose; Henry gifted him a silver belt in Redemore’s wake.” (folio 78r, folio 108r)
Poetry of the crown-changer, sealed with Henry’s silver belt.
David Gardner and his research team are writing history in real time, and the public is invited to witness this unprecedented process at https://wyllyam.kingslayerscourt.com, where history is being written as the unfolding story of the Gardiners and the Wars of the Roses is documented with each new discovery. This is just the beginning. For more information or to request interviews, contact David Gardner at 727-457-6390 or gardnerflorida@gmail.com.