Helen Boynton 1934 – 2020
Members of the Civic Society will be saddened to learn of the recent death of one of Leicester’s foremost local historians. Helen Boynton’s highly regarded series of books and articles…
Our response to the Government’s proposals on planning reform
Like many other individuals and organisations, we felt it was important to add our voice to the responses to the recent Planning White Paper – “Planning for the Future”. Our…
1874 Hydaulic power station listed
Congratulations to the Leicester group of the Victorian Society on their success in achieving Grade II listed status for historic building on Samuel Street. It once supplied power to the…
New Use for Old Church
Leicester Van Gogh Exhibition – opening extended to December We are promised an immersive experience of the artist Vincent van Gogh in an innovative use of one of Leicester’s oldest…
Greyfriars Townscape Heritage Initiative
The Townscape Heritage Initiative was launched at The Mill, Millstone Lane by City Mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby on 14th May 2015.