The Bosworth 1485 Partnership

Leicestershire Promotions Ltd

Tourism specialists Leicestershire Promotions have been the driver behind the project from the very beginning. Having played a role in the discovery of the mortal remains of King Richard III, LPL are committed to creating an experience which allows visitors to move through the landscape of the battle itself.

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

At the heart of the sculpture trail from the very beginning, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council have funded the sculpture trail with a grant of £280,000. They have also provided a commitment of services, staff and resources to continually drive the project forward. The result will be an outstanding tourism offering at the heart of the borough benefitting local communities and businesses as well as encouraging visitors from further afield.

Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership

The project has secured a £500,000 grant from the Pooled Business Rates fund, which is a pot of surplus funding managed by the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership Ltd (LLEP) used to invest in economic development priorities.

Kevin Harris is Chair of the LLEP Board of Directors.

He said: “It’s great that Pooled Business Rates grants are being used to fund cultural projects such as this, which form a vital part of the tourist economy of Leicester and Leicestershire. Visitors will have the chance to learn about some of the most iconic parts of our region’s history, while at the same time supporting local businesses.”

Market Bosworth

Being the closest Market town to the Battlefield site, Market Bosworth has very much been at the centre of the Battle of Bosworth story. The funeral cortege of Richard III passed through on the historic day of 22nd March 2015. Today, the Bosworth1485 Sculpture Trail has partnered with the town in order to enhance and supplement the existing Battle of Bosworth references there.

The Bosworth Battlefield Centre and Leicestershire County Council

The Bosworth Battlefield Centre has been a key partner and stakeholder since the inception of the sculpture trail with expert advice offered by colleagues at the centre. Leicestershire County Council have agreed that the centre is the perfect location to site ‘The Digging up the Past’ sculpture. The sculpture represents the clues and artefacts that tell the story of the battle and are now on display at the centre for visitors to see.

Sutton Cheney

Home to the ‘Battlefield Church’, Sutton Cheney is the location for ‘The Calm Before the Storm’. The small community here has played an important role in the design and siting of the sculpture which recognises the legend of Richard III praying in the church before the battle.

Stoke Golding

Stoke Golding is a community proud to be the birthplace of the beginning of the Tudor Dynasty. ‘The New Order’ sculpture was designed with much support and input from the church and community here. A turning point in English history is reflected by the sculpture design which local people have chosen to site at the church of St. Margaret of Antioch.

Dadlington

The churchyard in Dadlington is the known burial place for many of the battle dead. The community have long understood the role that Dadlington played in reconciliation after the Battle of Bosworth. As a result, they have embraced the design of the aptly named ‘The Healing’ sculpture, a piece which fits seamlessly into the churchyard pathway at St. James the Greater.

The Partnership