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Trench, a Social History Mapping Project, c1901-21 retweeted
To sum up my posts today in commemoration of 1st July 1916 and to truly show what those involved in the day went through, I've written up the first hand account of Private Thomas Higgins, 6th Bn North Staffs Regt. #Somme110 historyandmoore.com/2026/07/…
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This year, Leicester and #Leicestershire are celebrating some incredible #historic anniversaries, from the opening of Leicester's Town Hall to the Parliament of Bats 600 years ago. And the 100th birthday of a #Leicester icon.
Read our blog for more! ow.ly/LZL650Ymr08
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If you're still looking for the perfect place for a #Valentine Meal, here are 10 picks in #Leicester that you might want to try (and we can vouch for them all!) You can find all the info at the link below.
visitleicester.info/valentin…
#food #tastetheplace #foodie
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The perfect family day out on the @GCRGreat Central Railway, come and meet Paddington in a magical journey through the Leicestershire countryside.
Book your seat here! ow.ly/m3eW50Y9erB
#FamilyDayOut #GreatCentralRailway #Leicestershire #PaddingtonBear #MeetPaddington
Trench, a Social History Mapping Project, c1901-21 retweeted
Thousands in the IWM. They will never be published because they charge too much 110 years on. Only a few dedicated souls will see them on the website.
Trench, a Social History Mapping Project, c1901-21 retweeted
#OnThisDay, 2 October 1452, Richard III was born at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire.
Members of @rsociety_iii joined us this morning to pray and lay a wreath by his Tomb.
#RichardIII #History #BritishHistory #LeicesterCathedral #Plantagenet #RoyalHistory #WreathLaying
Trench, a Social History Mapping Project, c1901-21 retweeted
Today it was my privilege to be present at the burial of Lt James Grant Allan, LCpl Gordon McPherson and 6 unidentified soldiers killed in 1915 at Loos. Superb work by the @CWGC & the @wardetectives #archaeology #veterans #firstworldwar
Trench, a Social History Mapping Project, c1901-21 retweeted
Coming to Abbey Pumping Station this weekend is a fantastic Food and Craft Fair. Come along this Saturday and Sunday for tasty treats, artisan designs and a great day out.
#FoodAndCraftFair #LeicesterEvents #ArtisanMarket #LocalProducers #CraftLovers
Trench, a Social History Mapping Project, c1901-21 retweeted
Barnsley Main or Oaks Colliery. Scene of England's worst coal mining disaster in 1866.
[Wales had a worse one in 1913]
Trench, a Social History Mapping Project, c1901-21 retweeted
Day out in London today at Wesley’s Chapel for the @FederationFHS seminar ‘Your Future, Our Future.’ Lots of useful conversations with other societies and ideas for the future !
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We've had a few questions about this recently, so here's a quick reminder. Visit Leicester is the official @VisitEnglandBiz approved LVEP (Local Visitor Economy Partnership) for the whole of Leicester and Leicestershire. 1/4
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100 posts have been added so far to The Old Contemptibles' Association Scrap Book blog during January: oldcontemptiblesassociations…
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The Old Contemptibles' Association Memorial Plaque placed on the grave of Chum Syrett was reported last year as having been stolen...
The Death of Chum Albert Victor Syrett, of the Aylesbury Branch – 21 January 1943 oldcontemptiblesassociations…
