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Leicestershire History is a 52-page full colour magazine about the many events, objects, people and places from the city and county\u2019s fascinating past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engaging, knowledgeable and entertaining, its scope ranges from the mists of prehistory to the twentieth century, via the Romans, Vikings, Medieval eras and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Published by the Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society, this magazine is for anyone who has an interest in the history of Leicester and Leicestershire.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Issue 3 is out now, with issue 4 coming mid-Jan 2027. The magazine is available via subscription in print and\/or online formats, and is on sale in museums and visitor centres across the city and county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\nLeicestershire History is a 52-page full colour magazine about the many events, objects, people and places from the city and…\n<\/div>\n
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