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Enjoy a circular guided walk from Jubilee Square down to Castle Gardens, along the Grand Union Canal tow path and back into town. Along the way you will learn about some of the road, rail and pedestrian bridges and the history associated with them and the local area. Please note that you should wear appropriate…
Life in the 19th and early 20th centuries was a dangerous business for much of the population. Industrial accidents and disease were rife. Horrible as these were there were always those who suffered a particularly unpleasant and gruesome death. This guided walk will take you to the graves of some of these unfortunate people. Please…
Starting from the top of Nelson Street at the junction with Upper Nelson Street, we will walk down to and along the length of Charles Street and on to Belgrave Gate learning about some of the very many 20th century buildings along these two important Leicester thoroughfares. Many may feel that these two streets are…
A walking tour learning about these iconic Leicester ‘streets’ that blend into one’, from Leicester’s tallest building, coffee, a popular vending machine, a ‘hole in the wall’ and much more. We will also visit some of the streets that lead off Humberstone Gate. There will be many old photographs to show along the way. This…
A walking tour of Leicester's Cultural Quarter taking in the social, building, street art and economic history of this area. There will be many old photographs to show along the way. This walk will finish back outside Curve. As part of Leicester's 2025 Heritage Open Days event we are offering two guided walks featuring Humberstone…
Starting from near The Clock Tower we will walk along both streets learning about the varied history of the buildings and those who used them. Learn about the grim reality for some who were transported along these streets, hear about the very many famous people who stayed adjacent to a local 'jitty', and an unpleasant…
Starting from outside Curve we will walk down Wharf Street which is perhaps one of the less glamorous parts of Leicester but also includes plenty of social and building histories. Amongst other things learn about the ‘Wharf Street area’ from a well-regarded cricket ground, The Elephant Man, a very large supermarket, a Grand Prix racing…
This walk takes in diverse buildings in a now unfashionable area of Leicester including an art deco factory, a long-closed 1850's Board School, a shock-of-the-new Department Store and a last look at the cobbled quadrangle of the Corah site ahead of its development. We'll hear about Leicester's first female doctor and a church that was…
Discover more about the streets of South Highfields, including stories of some of the past residents, the oldest Indian restaurant in Leicester, the Leicester Blitz and some personal memories of our walk guide who previously lived in the area. This walk will finish back near Prebend Gardens. Note the change of date!! Led by Eleri…
Learn about this iconic street and the 'Lanes' that lead off it. Hear about collecting the 'divi', a Cameo appearance, even more Leicester coffee and much more. This walk will finish back near the Clock Tower Led by James Gunn - organiser - events@leicestercivicsociety.org.uk Start at 10.30am from near the Clock Tower. Finish at approximately…