On This Day July 21

The Battle of Shrewsbury fought on July 21, 1403 saw the Lancastrian King, Henry IV and his forces defeat a rebel army led by Henry "Harry Hotspur" Percy from Northumberland. The future Henry V of England took part in the battle aged 15. A brilliant soldier (Shakespeare immortalized him as the “warlike Harry”), Prince Henry was injured at Shrewsbury when an arrowhead lodged in his cheekbone, which left Henry with permanent scars, evidence of his experience in battle.

Battle of Shrewsbury, an illustration from Pennant's 'A tour in Wales', 1781

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