Speaker - Richard Graves. Mary Attenborough, the mother of the naturalist David Attenborough, was a Leicester philanthropist, working for child refugees and child welfare in general. Richard will be telling […]
Speaker - Brian Johnson. Brian is well-known for his comprehensive knowledge of historical businesses and locations across Leicester. In this talk he will focus his attention on the country railway […]
Speaker - Brian Johnson. Leicester was once world-famous for the size and quality of its boot and shoe manufacturing trade. Brian will be describing the origins and growth of the […]
Speaker - Mike Burton. Mike will be speaking on the effects that Richard III had on the East Midlands, beyond his famous involvement at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.
Speaker - Robin Jenkins. Many of the fallen are remembered on smaller war memorials scattered around the county. Sadly, these can be at risk of becoming damaged or lost. Robin […]
Speaker - Robin Jenkins. Robin is an acknowledged expert on military matters, and this talk will cover experiences in the trenches of World War 1. An opportunity to learn not […]
To celebrate the end of another year, this evening will be a social gathering built around a group quiz. This should be a challenge to the little grey cells, in […]