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King Richard III's accent was more Yorkshire than posh, scientists say

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Analysis of King Richard III's skull reveals a bizarre accent that sounds more like Yorkshire than posh 'Queen's English' Experts say the approximation to be revealed at an event in York in November is the closest we will ever get to bringing the king 'back to life' It has not been artificially generated, but rather spoken by a human London -based actor Thomas Dennis , who has appeared as the king for events at Warwick Castle .

It will be debuted at the event at York Theatre Royal on November 17 .

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