Have you ever taken a walk to the Leicester Tower in Evesham? 🌳🚶‍♂️ ​Standing tall on the wooded slopes above Worcester Road, this 50-foot octagonal folly offers a fascinating glimpse into British history. The commemorative plaque (pictured) tells the story of the man it honours: ​📜 What the Plaque Tells Us: • ​Built in 1842: The tower was erected in the year MDCCCXLII. • ​A Hero's Memory: It is dedicated to Simon de Montfort, the Earl of Leicester. • ​Political Pioneer: He is remembered as t

King Henry III and the Second Barons' War: The Battle of Evesham, 1265 (part 2) - animated