Interesting to find a memorial within the Commonwealth War Graves plot to a number of Belgian soldiers who died of their wounds at the nearby 5th Northern General Hospital, Leicester. Very sad to see that one of the soldiers is unidentified. 🇧🇪 📍Leicester (Welford Road) Cemetery

Quick little mapping project I started at the weekend... the locations of the (some of) the Public houses in Leicester c. 1904 Number of sources inc. local trade directories Help promote my current project for Trench Map Leicester 2500 You can get involved in the near future

In late Aug 1940 the pressure was building on the RAF Here is Brian ‘Sandy’ Lane, commanding 19 Squadron, only 23 years old Men like him were going into combat up to 5 times a day. The fatigue was telling Here’s the final episode of my podcast series: podfollow.com/dan-snows-hist…

A CWGC headstone has been installed at Willesden New Cemetery in London for a #WWII casualty previously commemorated on the Brookwood 1939-1945 Memorial. The personal inscription was chosen by the casualty's niece.

These are two memorials which have recently arrived with the project. Westcotes Congregational WW1 and WW2. We have very little information about either, or the church itself, so any help would be appreciated... #Leicester BBC Leicester LeicestershireLive

A brief reminder - Heritage Open Days Saturday 7th September  10.00 until 18.00 Sunday 8th September     14.30 until 17.00

Heritage Open Days Saturday 7th September  10.00 until 18.00 Sunday 8th September     14.30 until 17.00 The chancel of all saints church in Leicester. LE1 4PH. 📌 #heritageopendays

Today was a huge success thank you to everyone who came to visit. We are open tomorrow from 14:30 until 17:00. #HeritageOpenDays

Heritage Open Days run until September the 15th. Thank you to Gurinder Singh Mann who popped down to support. Open tomorrow 14:30 🕝 - 17:00. All Saints Chancel - Leicester. Heritage Open Days Visit Leicester Leicester City Council #heritageopenday

At Risk War Memorials Project Excellent…..ARWMP events always attract a large number of visitors, even when it’s raining !

Our colleagues representing the CWGC at The Cenotaph this Remembrance Sunday.

We will commemorate them. #LestWeForget

Incase you have yet to see the latest issue of the last post. Click on the link to view it. atriskwarmemorials.co.uk/latest-news/

Information wanted: These medals were found in my late uncles property, and my cousin would like to return them to the family. THOMAS HENRY RAWSON 6309/373254 8th London Regiment This man is not related to our family, but will not be sold

Our open days for next year! Visit Leicester

We're kicking off the day by announcing new funding to save seven lesser-known UK #HeritageTreasures! ✨ The projects span the UK from Bristol ➡️ Belfast and Edinburgh ➡️ Essex, protecting these at-risk heritage gems for future generations. Read more! 👉 heritagefund.org.uk/news/ps27milli…

This #HeritageTreasures day by The National Lottery, we look at the story of a stained glass WW2 war memorial window.  The 3m high window removed from Aylestone Working Men’s Club in Leicester and found on display at an auction house A tale of last minute rescue and goodwill.

We have our Open Day - Saturday 25th January from 11.00am until 4.00pm. Come along! #LeicesterHeritage

On Saturday the 26th of July as part of the festival of archaeology, we are hosting a special event. Two fascinating talks by Robin Jenkins. 11am - 4pm. Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society 📌 All Saints Chancel, Highcross street Leicester. LE1 4PH.