LVCHT @LEICSVCHT

Working with volunteers across the county, our aim is to research from primary sources and publish a history of every town and village in Leicestershire leicestershirehistory.co.uk Leicester Joined August 2014

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Community Voice @commvoicemags

3 months ago

🇬🇧 Our local VE Day tribute in Ibstock has heartfelt memories and reflections from 1945. Read stories from residents who celebrated the war's end, remembered those they lost, and looked ahead with hope. A powerful glimpse into local history.

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LVCHT @LEICSVCHT

4 months ago

Many congratulations to Karima Shirfield on her BALH publication award for her prize-winning article on Eleanor Frewen Turner published in Leics Arch & Hist Soc journal Leicestershire Historian in 2003 @LeicsArchHisSoc @BALHNews

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Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust @LeicesHCT

4 months ago

The roof of St Mary's Catholic Church in Husbands Bosworth has recently been repaired. The church was built in 1873 as a private chapel and is today served by the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham. 1/2 🧵

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Charnwood Forest Geopark @CharnwoodGeo

4 months ago

✏️ William Railton, architect best known for designing Nelson's Column, was born on this day in 1800. ⛪️ He also designed a number of prominent buildings around Charnwood Forest, including churches at Copt Oak, Woodhouse Eaves, and Groby; and Beaumanor Hall.

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Larry Gains Statue Campaign @Statue4Larry

5 months ago

🥊 Larry Gains: A True Leicester Icon 🥊 Larry Gains, a boxing legend and WWII hero, made Leicester his home and embraced the city as his second family. A beloved figure in the community, his legacy extends far beyond the ring. Now, we’re launching a campaign to honour Larry’s…

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LVCHT @LEICSVCHT

5 months ago

Forthcoming exhibition

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Centre for Regional and Local History @CRLHLeicester

5 months ago

📢We're delighted to announce 3 funded MA studentships in Black British local history in partnership with @bcaheritage, and in honour of our alumnus, Len Garrison. See link for details @HyPIRUoL @uniofleicester @LeicesterCSSAH #twitterstorians 💻le.ac.uk/english-local-…

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Richard_in_Rutland @Photo_Rutland

5 months ago

Happy Easter! 🐣🐰 found this delightful post box topper in the pretty village of Hambleton in Rutland. No idea who the talented artist is. #Rutland #Easter #postboxtopper

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Quorn Local History Group @QuornLHG

5 months ago

Note one-off (but very appropriate) change of venue for forthcoming talk:

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Charnwood Forest Geopark @CharnwoodGeo

5 months ago

❓ Want to know more about our 100 Treasures of Charnwood Forest project? 📻 We spoke to BBC Radio Leicester's Ben Jackson - listen again here: youtube.com/watch?v=Y5NM6n…

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Charnwood Forest Geopark @CharnwoodGeo

5 months ago

✅ Just 2 weeks left to get your nomination in for the 100 Treasures of Charnwood Forest! 🔎 Perhaps it's a building, or an object, or an important place? Make sure your local heritage is included! 🌐 Get involved today and nominate a treasure: charnwoodforest.org/100treasures/

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Charnwood Forest Geopark @CharnwoodGeo

5 months ago

🍏 Our friends at Ratby Community Orchard invite you to join their Blossom Picnic! 📅 Sun 27 April, Noon-2pm, Orchard on Taverner Drive 🎼 Bring a blanket, enjoy the trees - with live music, Charnwood Cider, and nature activities.

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Hayley Draws Churches @HayleyFern4

5 months ago

Almost ready to come out of hibernation... been so busy with art exams at school I've had no time but it's Easter! Woohoo! We are ready to start offering prints of churches but aren't sure which ones people will want? Would any of you be interested and if so, which churches?

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LVCHT @LEICSVCHT

5 months ago

A rare opportunity to help with investigations at this unusual site

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LVCHT @LEICSVCHT

6 months ago

Great post!

lynneaboutloughborough @stjerome1st

6 months ago

Great post!

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Charnwood Forest Geopark @CharnwoodGeo

6 months ago

❓ Have you nominated a treasure yet, for inclusion in the 100 Treasures of Charnwood Forest? 🔎 Whatever you decide to nominate, make sure your local heritage is included! 🌐 Get involved today and nominate a treasure: charnwoodforest.org/100treasures/

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DiscoverCharnwood @DiscoverCharn

6 months ago

Today marks the start of #EnglishTourismWeek! 🔔🚂We have a rich history in Charnwood with iconic places to visit such as John Taylor's Bellfoundry and the Great Central Railway to beautiful open spaces like Bradgate Park. To find out more, visit👇 discovercharnwood.co.uk/places-to-visit

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Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust @LeicesHCT

7 months ago

One of Leicestershire’s oldest churches is located at Foston, a tiny hamlet between Countesthorpe and Kilby. Much of the church’s fabric, including the Norman arcade, dates back to the C10th when Foston was a larger medieval settlement. Photo credit: Leicestershire Churches

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Charnwood Forest Geopark @CharnwoodGeo

7 months ago

🥬 We've been working with artist Mandeep Dhadialla, Charnwood Arts, and Richard Hill School to artistically recreate Thurcaston's Rector's Garden - based on historic records from 1694! 🍎 You can visit to see 'The Rector's Garden' at the School's Heritage Day, today, 3.30pm.

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Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust @LeicesHCT

7 months ago

The rolling hills of east Leicestershire are dotted with beautiful little churches. A fine example is the church of St Nicholas at Shangton, which is not only a quaint building in its own right, but is in a beautiful bucolic setting surrounded by fields and a bubbling stream!