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Illustrator Yuschav Arly was commissioned to create a number of digital portraits of nobility and historial figures to celebrate Richmond Castle's inhabitants and visitors over the centuries. The series will be exhibited throughout the castle over the summer as posters and large banners.

Yuschav was briefed to illustrate portraits of William the Conqueror, Alan rufus, lord of Richmond, Gunnhild of Wessex, Conan IV, Duke of Brittany Constance, Duchess of Brittany, Spernellus the Bear-ward, Scolland, Steward of Richmond, Robert the Usher ,Ymayna daughter of Richard, keeper of hawks, hounds and wine Thomas of Durham, Abbot of Egglestone John II, Earl of Richmond William Blades, custodian of castle and finally James Birchall, conscientious objector