Led by Dr Sally Horrocks, Associate Professor in Contemporary British History at the University of Leicester, this walk will begin at The Lodge on Spinney Hill Park. The aim of this walk is to compare and contrast the development of this part of Leicester before and after the First World War.
DetailsThe plans for the £17 million remodelling of Leicester Railway Station, the city’s most crucial gateway, are exceedingly important. They will have a lasting impact on the prosperity, not just of the station and adjoining areas, but the city as a whole.
DetailsWe want to keep Leicester Civic Society members, better informed about what the Society is doing, events that are taking place, and ways they can be involved, along with general…
DetailsThe Chairman and the Committee of the Civic Society would like to say thankyou to the 193 people who raised objections to this planning application. We hope that it influences…
DetailsThings are changing rapidly on the terraced streets that lie between Melbourne Road and Spinney Hill Park. If you take a walk along Darley or Derwent Street you can’t fail…
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