Loyalty in Stone: Interpreting the Heraldry of the Burghersh Tombs of Lincoln Cathedral by IHGS Graduate Ian Newton
Ian Newton has graduated with the IHGS Diploma in Genealogy and the IHGS & Herladry Society Heraldry Diploma.
His new book is available through Amazon.co.uk: Loyalty in Stone by Ian Newton
Loyalty in Stone brings to life the heraldic splendour and the extraordinary legacy of the Burghersh family. This volume unveils the stories behind the tombs in Lincoln Cathedral of Robert Lord Burghersh, Bishop Henry Burghersh, and Bartholomew Burghersh, knights, courtiers, and diplomats whose lives intertwined with the complex politics that surrounded the three Edwards.
Drawing upon the symbolism of the heraldic shields this richly illustrated narrative explores how noble families used heraldry as a language of loyalty, lineage, and power. The Burghersh tombs are not merely monuments to the dead; they are enduring expressions of dynastic identity and political alliance. Linking the family to the overthrow of Edward II and supporting Edward III’s claim on the French Throne through the establishment of the Order of the Garter.
This book is an accessible yet scholarly guide for anyone interested in medieval history, offering a compelling journey through England’s noble past, where stone remembers what parchment forgets.
Congratulations to Ian on his new publication.
