The major event remains however the siege begun in September 1430 by the Humphrey Stafford, 1st Duke of Buckingham, who caused immense damage, in the town as well as to the castle.
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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592–1628), favourite of King James I of England
When Richard III became king, the castle was granted to one of his greatest supporters, the Duke of Buckingham.