Comments on: In Search of the Towton Rose

By: CherryPie

CherryPie — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:25:55 +0000

I am looking forward to further developments.

By: George Algar

George Algar — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:46:51 +0000

The search continues. More anon.

By: CherryPie

CherryPie — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:40:08 +0000

I will Blog on this again from a different angle to see if my readers (there are quite a few from the north) can come up with some ideas that haven’t been thought of yet.

By: George Algar

George Algar — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:38:27 +0000

It is possible that someone has a photograph, drawing or painting of the rose without realising its significance. Edmund Bogg, who wrote about it and penned a poem on The Towton Rose in the early 1900’s was a prolific photographer. Unfortunately, he did not include a photo of the rose in his book – I guess it was not in bloom when he visited. He also had an art and picture framing shop in Leeds. Maybe one of his students painted the rose? It would be wonderful if someone reading this blog has such a painting.

By: CherryPie

CherryPie — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:04:09 +0000

Thanks for the clarification on the colouring. When dealing with historical records there are often differing accounts of the same thing. I find this quite often when studying my family history. It adds to the challenge of finding out what really went on. In the case of the rose wouldn’t it be great if a photograph or sketch of it turned up?

By: George Algar

George Algar — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:27:05 +0000

The question of pink or red often confuses. When medieval and even later records state a colour as being red, it can mean that the colour may span from pink to dark red. Apparently, there were no gradations of the colour when these descriptions were being penned. So, the colour of the Towton Rose was white with either pink or red tinges on the petals. I am not aware of anyone having taken a photograph or sketched a drawing of this elusive rose so all we have to rely on are the written records. Unfortunately, some of these are contradictory.

By: CherryPie

CherryPie — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:30:37 +0000

Although there is some legend in this story I think the flower itself is real and it is out there somewhere.

By: CherryPie

CherryPie — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:27:40 +0000

James, you have to play your part in the search!!!

By: CherryPie

CherryPie — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:26:58 +0000

I hope they find it too Incidentally your birthday is the day before my Mum’s.

By: liz

liz — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:48:11 +0000

What a wonderful legend. I hope it’s found.