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A big thank you to everyone who came to our (over subscribed) Heritage Open Day on 14th September where we heard about the history of the building from Age Uk…

Monday 14th September 2pm An opportunity to visit Clarence House where the LRFHS Research Centre is based and hear about its history. The building dates back to 1877 and has…

Saturday 10th October 2pm (doors open 1.30pm) at Friends' Meeting House, 16 Queen's Road, Leicester, LE2 1WP Please see LRFHS journal for agenda/further details. The AGM will be followed by…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…