Leicester Cathedral’s new extension and the Grand Hotel’s restored shopfronts have received prestigious Leicester Civic Society Awards. Catherine Primary School was also highly commended for its environment and sustainability design.…
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Another of Arthur Wakerley’s buildings is now threatened with demolition, a casualty of yet another profit-driven redevelopment plan that disregards heritage and community value. It will also cause untold chaos,…
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Last month, Leicester Civic Society delivered three walks for children from Inglehurst Junior School in the Newfoundpool area of the city. The walks were led by Jim McCallum, who was…
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A glorious afternoon upstairs at this most historic of Leicester pubs, our AGM business was concluded with a brilliant presentation by Colin Hyde about Leicestershire Ghost Signs. Chair’s AGM Report…
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A new print and online magazine is being launched this July, aimed at bringing the fascinating history of Leicester and Leicestershire to a broader audience. The 52-page magazine, named Leicestershire History,…
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