A Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain by Daniel Defoe.
Defoe’s ‘Tour’ was first published in three volumes between 1724-26 and is a vivid account of thirteen circuits or ‘journies’…
Author: John Parker (page 4)
Children and Chimneys.
From the late 18th century children formed a rising proportion of the population and it was common for them to…
The Fenland Heritage Network.
Fenland Heritage Network is an informal network of organisations, to promote local heritage, through Events and Promotions. There are many…
Spalding Gentlemen’s Society.
The Spalding Gentlemen’s Society, one of the oldest learned societies in the Kingdom and the earliest provincial association for the…
Kate Tiller.
We regret to advise of the death of a pioneer and trailblazer of local history, Dr. Kate Tiller, who sadly…
Susanna Watts.
Colin Hyde’s presentation for Hoskins Day 2024 features Susanna Watts (1768–1842) who was a noted English abolitionist, author, translator and…
Hallaton Helmet.
2000-year-old Roman cavalry helmet from Hallaton recreated thanks to a grant from Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society. Harborough Museum’s replica…
Economies Past.
Over the last 20 years, a team of historians at Cambridge have collected millions of records to build, for England…
Andrew Hopper: Fellow of the Society for Army Historical Research.
Andrew Hopper, Professor in Local and Social History in the Department of Continuing Education at the University of Oxford (and…
Archives & Special Collections.
The University of Leicester Library has extensive collections of rare books, manuscripts, historical photographs, engraved portrait prints and personal archives;…
FREE borrowing for Alumni at University of Leicester libraries.
Alumni have been added to the small number of local groups like Leicestershire NHS staff, Leicestershire teaching staff, members of…