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St Guthlac’s Spring Fayre

  • Post published: 1 April, 2026

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.

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Leicester’s Old Town Festival

  • Post published: 18 March, 2026

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…

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History and Heritage Event

  • Post published: 16 March, 2026

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…

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Starting Out

  • Post published: 15 February, 2026

A new family history course for 2026, starting Monday March 9th. For full details, see 'Special Events' on drop down menu.

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New Research Centre Launch Event

  • Post published: 12 February, 2026

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…

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Research Centre Opening !

  • Post published: 24 January, 2026

Wednesday 28th January 10.30am Pleased to announce that our new Research Centre at Clarence House, 46 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 3PJ (AGE UK building) is opening on Wednesday 28th January…

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Research Centre Opening

  • Post published: 12 January, 2026

There has been a slight delay with our move to new premises but we hope to be ready to re-open in our new venue at Clarence House (Age UK building,…

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Farewell Every Street, Hello to Clarence House ! 

  • Post published: 16 December, 2025

                                                          We are pleased to announce that the lease has now been signed for our new premises and so in 2026 the LRFHS Research Centre will be based at Clarence…

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December zoom talk Wednesday 10 December 7.30pm

  • Post published: 8 December, 2025

Just a reminder that our last zoom talk of 2025 takes place this Wednesday - 'The Victorian Legacy' by Helen Baggott. A look at the lives and times of our…

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History Fair – Sunday 7th December 11am-4pm

  • Post published: 17 November, 2025

Lots of local history stalls, including the LRFHS with a help desk and bookstall. Pop along to see us, with your family history questions and challenges. Venue : Civic Centre,…

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