We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Richard III programmes, on C4 etc - disappointed.
Options
Comments
-
Also the Richard III paid towards it, there are thousands of them worldwide.0
-
ameliarate wrote: »I can't believe how much money they must have spent on this charade. Oak coffin with lead lining! that alone must have cost a couple of thousand. ridiculous.
I believe it was made by his closest living relative (in Canada)."If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." -- Red Adair0 -
why a lead lining needed?Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)0 -
and for our friends on the parking forum
http://www.newsbiscuit.com/2015/03/22/richard-iii-descendants-left-with-massive-overdue-parking-bill/0 -
brightonman123 wrote: »why a lead lining needed?
I believe it might be tradition. Kings and Queens all got lead lined, so why not Richard.0 -
meant to add- After 500 years, i would think risk of any disease has passed, by now!Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)0 -
samanthaknd wrote: »What a waste of money more like.
I think the Richardans(?) raised the money privately.breathe in, breathe out- You're alive! Everything else is a bonus, right? RIGHT??0 -
No sign of the amazing supergrass song either.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 350.9K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.5K Spending & Discounts
- 243.9K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.9K Life & Family
- 257.2K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards