Leicester Cathedral

 

Speaker-Rebecca Hale of Leicester Cathedral.

Leicester Cathedral has an extensive history, dating back to the 11^th century. It is also the resting place for Richard III the last English king to die in battle.  In this talk Rebecca Hale will present a potted history of the Cathedral’s history, revisit the reinternment of Richard III and explore the archaeological discoveries made during the recent Leicester Cathedral Revealed excavation

Letters To Santa

 

Speaker - Gillian Pritchard.

Join Gillian, a local history volunteer at Loughborough Library, for a festive talk with an unexpected twist!!

Mountsorrel Railway and Quarry

 

Speaker - Mark Temple.

Join Mark to trace the development of the railway and quarry in Mountsorrel, its impact on the local area and the ecological and historical legacy that exists for visitors to see at the heritage centre.