University of Leicester Heritage Hub: Discover Heritage Family Event
Saturday 14 September 2024 Discover Heritage at the University of Leicester, David Wilson Library, University of Leicester, 11am – 4pm
Join us at the University of Leicester for this free event and explore a variety of family-friendly activities in the David Wilson Library and wider campus.
Visitors of all ages can explore Roman Leicester in our dig pit, have a go at craft activities, learn about Servandus and his stolen cloak and try writing their own curse tablet. There will be an opportunity to see some of the treasures of the University’s collections, from medieval manuscripts to the archives of Joe Orton and Sue Townsend. This year we will also be highlighting some of our historical recipe books. Our East Midlands Oral History Archive team will be on hand to explain how we are bringing the region’s sound heritage to new audiences.
On show throughout the day will be exhibitions of artwork by Pierre Ngon A Mbara representing African Small Businesses, and Frank Davey depicting Leicester landmarks. There will also be a chance to see our Student Life at Leicester exhibition featuring stories from our University Archives.
No need to book and the event is FREE! – Suitable for all including families.
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Saturday 14 September 2024 University of Leicester Campus Architecture Tours, University of Leicester, 12 noon and 2pm
The campus of the University of Leicester is notable for the range and importance of its architecture. The oldest building, the imposing Fielding Johnson Building, was built in the 1830s as the Leicestershire and Rutland Lunatic Asylum. Towering above the old asylum are three distinctive buildings from the 1960s: the Engineering Building, the Attenborough Tower and the Charles Wilson building.
Visitors will be led on a guided tour of campus architecture, including a rare opportunity to see the inside of the Engineering Building. The building was designed by James Stirling and James Gowan and has been described as one of the 10 most inspiring buildings in Britain. This guided walk is considered easy and covers less than 1km. Please wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather. Meet outside the front door of the Fielding Johnson Building (opposite the lawn), near Entrance 1 to the University. Please arrive 10 minutes early for registration.
This walk is suitable for wheelchair users. Children and families are welcome on the tour.
The event is part of the University of Leicester’s Heritage Open Days event ‘Discover Heritage at the University of Leicester’.
This is a FREE event. Places are limited and Pre-booking is required.
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https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagehubuniversityofleicester/1338012
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