2025 AGM Saturday 27th June 2pm – Cancelled
Please note that, in the light of the national warnings concerning extreme heat and risk to health, it has been decided to cancel this meeting. A notice will be emailed…
Research Centre – IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Due to current excessive heat, our Research Centre will be closed on Thursday (25th) and Friday (26th) this week. We will reopen on Wednesday 1st July at 10.30am.
LRFHS AGM
Just a reminder that the Society's 2026 AGM takes place on Saturday 27th June at 2pm (Doors open at 1.30pm) at the Friends' Meeting House, 16 Queen's Road, Leicester. A…
April Zoom talk
Just a reminder that booking for our next Zoom talk (Did he leave me anything ? The history and traditions of will making by Anne Mealia) is now open. Please…
April Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter will be out soon, with LRFHS updates, information about local/regional events and, in the April edition, three research enquiries which we need help with. We email the…
St Guthlac’s Spring Fayre
Saturday 16th May 11am-2pm at Holbrook Hall, Holbrook Road, Leicester, LE2 3LF Stalls will feature local interest and community groups, including the LRFHS. Local street parking, refreshments available.
Leicester’s Old Town Festival
Saturday 25th April 12 noon - 5pm We're taking part in this year's Old Town Festival and will be based in the Guildhall, Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ. As part…
History and Heritage Event
Saturday 21st March 12.00 - 16.00 Percy Gee Building, University of Leicester, LE1 7RH Join us at this free event where 40 local heritage groups will be showcasing their work.A…
Starting Out
A new family history course for 2026, starting Monday March 9th. For full details, see 'Special Events' on drop down menu.
New Research Centre Launch Event
Monday February 23rd 10.30am-3pm Gwen Cook Room, 2nd Floor, Clarence House, 46 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 3PJ If you're already a member, do come along and visit our new research…