Speaker - Jed Jaggard. Jed is well-known for his entertaining but very informative talks. This evening is an opportunity to discover the real background to the world of Dad's Army. Was it really as portrayed on television? Come and find out!
Percy Gee Building, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH Join us at this free event where lots of local heritage groups will be showcasing their work.A good opportunity to find out more about the LRFHS, get help with research challenges and browse our bookstall. No need to book.
Speaker - Brian Johnson. Brian is well-known to the Society, speaking from his wealth of knowledge of the history and heritage of Leicester. In this talk you can learn about the architectural impact that Arthur Wakerley had in the late 1800s in Leicester, many of the buildings still standing and now Grade II listed. He […]
Speaker - Wim Zwalf. Wim will be describing the capture and escape of different members of his family in the occupied Netherlands in WW2, and the resistance role and escape of his father.
An evening of short talks presented by Society members across a range of subjects. This is sure to be a fascinating evening, and an opportunity to perhaps pick up ideas that you could use in your own research.
Speaker - Janice Strand. Most of use are familiar with tracing ancestors who emigrated to the United States, and Janice has spoken to us before about emigration in general. This evening, Janice will target her talk on her home country, Canada. Often overlooked or little understood, Canada features more than you might have thought in […]
The Guildhall, Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ Lots of free events across sites in Leicester’s Old Town, including the Cathedral, Cathedral Gardens, and Jubilee Square. Also at the Jewry Wall Museum and the Richard III Visitor Centre (some charges apply). We will be based in the Guildhall, Guildhall Lane (with Leicester University's Heritage Hub) with […]
Speaker - Anne Mealia. Wills are fascinating documents and an essential source for family historians. They can contain otherwise hidden details of family relationships as well as give an insight, in some cases, of the way that a family functioned (or didn't!) Anne will take us through the history of wills and how we can […]
Speaker - Mark Gamble. It is surprising how many of our well-known celebrities served during this conflict. Mark will be telling the stories of some of them and how they 'did their bit' during the Great War.
Speaker - Leigh Picciano Moss. John Flower was a landscape and architectural artist, known around the city as "the Leicester artist". Leigh will be guiding us through John's life and times, and his artistic career. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tea/coffee available & CD/Book Stall.
Holbrook Hall, Holbrook Road, Leicester, LE2 3LF Stalls will feature local interest and community groups, including ourselves. Refreshments will be available. Local street parking.
Speaker - Denis Bates. Newspapers are a wonderful source of information that may not appear in any of the more traditional genealogical sources. They are essential in trying to flesh-out the stories of our ancestors' lives. More and more are becoming digitised and Denise will be explaining how to access them and how to get […]