When Edward IV landed at Ravenspur and marched through Yorkshire in March 1471 he faced potential resistance from local Readeption supporters. However key figures either remained passive or were outmanoeuvred. The city of York initially threatened resistance before admitting Edward on his claim to the duchy.
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