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Next talk: Rachel Small of ULAS will talk on 'Diet of the Grey Family at Bradgate House: bringing together the historical and archaeological evidence'. Thurs 10 Apr, 19.30 at Univ of Leicester Ken Edwards LT3 See you there! lahs.org.uk/events/the-die…

We're Hiring! Two exciting opportunities to join our team, based at #LeicesterMuseum Collections Access Officer and Community Co Producer vacancies. Full time posts, fixed term for 12months. Closing dates: 22 April Find out more and apply: jobs.leicester.gov.uk

Critical Minerals Day In preparation for Earth Day explore the museum collection with our Geology and Palaeontology volunteers in partnership with University of Leicester. Tuesday 15 April 11am - 3pm leicestermuseums.org/event-details/…

#PoppingtotheShops: Saffron Lane Telling the history of #Leicester's Saffron Lane in the words of the people who live and work in the area. Thanks to local businesses who generously gave us their time and support, with stories, and donating new objects. leicestermuseums.org/PoppingToTheSh…

Final lecture of the season is on 22 May 2025 at 7.30pm. Mike Burton will talk on 'The Pilgrim's Way'. We are also going on tour - this talk will be held at the lovely Gaulby Church, Leics. lahs.org.uk/events/the-pil…

With OadbyRemembers1914 on 8th May.

The City Explorers are meeting next Sunday 11 May to explore the castle precinct area of Leicester. Meet outside the Newarke Houses Museum at 2pm before going to explore. Photo by Richard Nevell commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?cu…

This Thoughtful Tuesday, we want you to consider the words of Kate Tiller: ‘Local history has two essential ingredients – people and place’. #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll #FamilyHistory #HistoryTips #LocalHistory #ResearchTools

#Leicester's new Roman visitor attraction will open on 26 July! Jewry Wall Museum will combine the latest digital technology and locally-discovered Roman artefacts to bring the story of Roman Leicester to life. Book your tickets at jewrywall.com

#GermanExpressionism: Out of Hours Tour View #Leicester’s internationally important German Expressionism collection without the crowds with a weekend pre-opening tour. Sat 10 May 10am #leicestermuseum leicestermuseums.org/German-Express…

Remember our next lecture - on medieval pilgrimage. lahs.org.uk/events/the-pil…

Our friends at Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Soc have organised a free talk at Gaulby church Thursday 22 May 2025 at 7.30pm. The talk is titled 'The Pilgrims’ Way' and will be given by Mike Burton, a former journalist and history teacher. More info here: lahs.org.uk/events/the-pil…

Leicester City, County & Rutland At Risk War Memorials Project is a voluntary group dedicated to the preservation of war memorials located in now-threatened buildings. They are raising funds to restore some of these memorials. See below for more info gofundme.com/f/help-us-refu…

It's the launch of the Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology with the LAHS History Fair - Saturday 5 July 10-4 at the wonderful Oakham Castle and Oakham Museum. A family day out.

A LAHS blog by Dave Postles on the 18th century malting trade at Wymeswold. lahs.org.uk/blog/an-insigh…

Blog time - Steve Marquis explores this through the life of Leicestershire’s very own highwayman, George Davenport of Wigston. lahs.org.uk/blog/leicester…

Tomorrow!

The 'Vaughan' in Leicester Vaughan College relates to Canon David Vaughan who started Vaughan College in 1862. You can find out more about him, and the other things he did for Leicester, at this talk on 30 July hosted by the Cathedral. ventbrite.co.uk/e/david-vaugha…