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The Wyvern of Leicester...
lost in history!
However, if you look, the Wyvern can be seen in many places around the City. The 'Coat of Arms' were confirmed in 1619 by a Heraldic Visitation; a tour of inspection by the 'Kings of Arms'.
Its association is believed to... 1 / 4
Trench, a Social History Mapping Project, c1901-21 retweeted
To sum up my posts today in commemoration of 1st July 1916 and to truly show what those involved in the day went through, I've written up the first hand account of Private Thomas Higgins, 6th Bn North Staffs Regt. #Somme110 historyandmoore.com/2026/07/…
Trench, a Social History Mapping Project, c1901-21 retweeted
This year, Leicester and #Leicestershire are celebrating some incredible #historic anniversaries, from the opening of Leicester's Town Hall to the Parliament of Bats 600 years ago. And the 100th birthday of a #Leicester icon.
Read our blog for more! ow.ly/LZL650Ymr08
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If you're still looking for the perfect place for a #Valentine Meal, here are 10 picks in #Leicester that you might want to try (and we can vouch for them all!) You can find all the info at the link below.
visitleicester.info/valentin…
#food #tastetheplace #foodie
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The perfect family day out on the @GCRGreat Central Railway, come and meet Paddington in a magical journey through the Leicestershire countryside.
Book your seat here! ow.ly/m3eW50Y9erB
#FamilyDayOut #GreatCentralRailway #Leicestershire #PaddingtonBear #MeetPaddington
Leicester trams #FWW Memorial
Yesterday, I went to the
Leicester Transport Heritage Trust
@Leicesterbus 1904 Tram shed & talked trams, buses and archives
With Chris, one of the directors... for me, with the idea of mapping some stories
See what they do
ltht.org.uk/
Trench, a Social History Mapping Project, c1901-21 retweeted
Thousands in the IWM. They will never be published because they charge too much 110 years on. Only a few dedicated souls will see them on the website.
Another successful day showing off my mapping of men of Leicester and the 4th Bn Leic. R.
At Leicester Saturday Heritage Fair
Put on by John @DocMediaCentre
John's 9th my 4th Inc. One presentation talk.
A great day
Another successful day showing off my mapping of men of Leicester and the 4th Bn Leic. R.
At Leicester Saturday Heritage Fair
Put on by John @DocMediaCentre
John's 9th my 4th Inc. One presentation talk.
A great day
Trench, a Social History Mapping Project, c1901-21 retweeted
#OnThisDay, 2 October 1452, Richard III was born at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire.
Members of @rsociety_iii joined us this morning to pray and lay a wreath by his Tomb.
#RichardIII #History #BritishHistory #LeicesterCathedral #Plantagenet #RoyalHistory #WreathLaying
Trench, a Social History Mapping Project, c1901-21 retweeted
Today it was my privilege to be present at the burial of Lt James Grant Allan, LCpl Gordon McPherson and 6 unidentified soldiers killed in 1915 at Loos. Superb work by the @CWGC & the @wardetectives #archaeology #veterans #firstworldwar
Trench, a Social History Mapping Project, c1901-21 retweeted
Coming to Abbey Pumping Station this weekend is a fantastic Food and Craft Fair. Come along this Saturday and Sunday for tasty treats, artisan designs and a great day out.
#FoodAndCraftFair #LeicesterEvents #ArtisanMarket #LocalProducers #CraftLovers
Talk re: 46 NM Division (Territorials) at Hohenzollern Redoubt Oct 1915 #WW1
Saturday, 26 July
@ARWMP Open day at All Saints Church, Leicester
Given by Robin Jenkins Local Historian &ex lead Leicestershire Records Office
#Nottingham #Derby #Lincoln #Stafford #Leicester
Has anyone who follows
@HistoryTigers
Leicester Tigers History
any idea what other platform they now post on. It seems they haven't posted on 'X' since January
Help and ideas appreciated.
Spent a couple of hours at the
National Gas Museum, Leicester nationalgasmuseum.org.uk/
Many residential gas appliances of which you may recognise. Spent quite a time speaking to the curator, Andy. A great morning out.
@visit_leicester
