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Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · 5d

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · 5d

Next lecture: Cynthia Brown will talk on Edwardian Leicester.
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.

Free entry.

For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...

Edwardian Leicester - LAHS

Edwardian Leicester - LAHS

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · 5d

Next lecture: Cynthia Brown will talk on Edwardian Leicester.
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.

Free entry.

For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...

Scarborough Lecture: The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands - LAHS

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · 13d

TONIGHT!!
Hope to see you there
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Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · 23d

The new season of lectures commences on 25 September with the Scarborough Lecture on Medieval History

Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'

7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.

Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...

Scarborough Lecture: The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands - LAHS

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · 14d

Tomorrow!

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · 23d

The new season of lectures commences on 25 September with the Scarborough Lecture on Medieval History

Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'

7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.

Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...

Scarborough Lecture: The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands - LAHS

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Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · 23d

The new season of lectures commences on 25 September with the Scarborough Lecture on Medieval History

Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'

7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.

Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...

Scarborough Lecture: The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands - LAHS

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · 23d

The new season of lectures commences on 25 September with the Scarborough Lecture on Medieval History

Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'

7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.

Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Jul 5

It’s today! Hope to see you there.

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Jun 29

It's the launch of the Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology with the LAHS History Fair - Saturday 5 July 10-4 at the wonderful Oakham Castle and Oakham Museum. A family day out.

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Jul 4

It’s tomorrow!

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Jun 29

It's the launch of the Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology with the LAHS History Fair - Saturday 5 July 10-4 at the wonderful Oakham Castle and Oakham Museum. A family day out.

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Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Jun 29

It's the launch of the Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology with the LAHS History Fair - Saturday 5 July 10-4 at the wonderful Oakham Castle and Oakham Museum. A family day out.

Leicestershire’s Notorious Outlaws: George Davenport - LAHS

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Jun 29

Blog time - Steve Marquis explores this through the life of Leicestershire’s very own highwayman, George Davenport of Wigston.
lahs.org.uk/blog/leicest...

An Insight into the late 18th Century Wymeswold Malting Trade - LAHS

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Jun 29

A LAHS blog by Dave Postles on the 18th century malting trade at Wymeswold.
lahs.org.uk/blog/an-insight-into-the-late-18th-century-wymeswold-malting-trade

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Jun 29

It's the launch of the Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology with the LAHS History Fair - Saturday 5 July 10-4 at the wonderful Oakham Castle and Oakham Museum. A family day out.

LAHS History Fair 2025 - LAHS

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · Jun 19

We are looking forward to the @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social History Fair 2025 which is being held in the grounds of Oakham Castle on Saturday, 5th July from 10 am to 4 pm. Please come and join us!

Details at lahs.org.uk/events/lahs-...

Donate to Help Us Refurbish Our Memorial Display Stands : ARWMP, organised by Thomas Bowers

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Jun 5

Leicester City, County & Rutland At Risk War Memorials Project is a voluntary group dedicated to the preservation of war memorials located in now-threatened buildings. They are raising funds to restore some of these memorials. See below for more info

www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-re...

The Leicester City, County & Rutland At Risk War Memorials Project… Thomas Bowers needs your support for Help Us Refurbish Our Memorial Display Stands : ARWMP

www.gofundme.com

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Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Apr 11

Final lecture of the season is on 22 May 2025 at 7.30pm. Mike Burton will talk on 'The Pilgrim's Way'.

We are also going on tour - this talk will be held at the lovely Gaulby Church, Leics.

lahs.org.uk/events/the-p...

The Pilgrims’ Way - LAHS

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Apr 20

Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates.

Have a lovely day of rest and leisure, whether you are having a quiet day at home or a busy day with others.

[Shaft of an Anglo-Saxon cross from Rothley. The arms are missing.]

Anglo Saxon cross shaft in stone with interlace decoration. In a churchyard with trees.

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Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Apr 11

Final lecture of the season is on 22 May 2025 at 7.30pm. Mike Burton will talk on 'The Pilgrim's Way'.

We are also going on tour - this talk will be held at the lovely Gaulby Church, Leics.

lahs.org.uk/events/the-p...

The Pilgrims’ Way - LAHS

Ancient Trails & Salt Ways in South Leicestershire - LAHS

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Apr 11

Latest blog: John Lacey discusses Ancient Trails and Salt Ways in South Leicestershire.

lahs.org.uk/blog/ancient...

Diet of the Grey Family at Bradgate House: bringing together the historical and archaeological evidence - LAHS

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Apr 10

Tonight!

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Mar 15

Next talk: Rachel Small of ULAS will talk on 'Diet of the Grey Family at Bradgate House: bringing together the historical and archaeological evidence'.

Thurs 10 Apr, 19.30 at Univ of Leicester Ken Edwards LT3

See you there!
lahs.org.uk/events/the-d...

Diet of the Grey Family at Bradgate House: bringing together the historical and archaeological evidence - LAHS

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Apr 8

Coming soon .... Thursday. Hope to see you there.

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Mar 15

Next talk: Rachel Small of ULAS will talk on 'Diet of the Grey Family at Bradgate House: bringing together the historical and archaeological evidence'.

Thurs 10 Apr, 19.30 at Univ of Leicester Ken Edwards LT3

See you there!
lahs.org.uk/events/the-d...

Diet of the Grey Family at Bradgate House: bringing together the historical and archaeological evidence - LAHS

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Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Apr 2

Next week...... Come to hear about the menus and meals of the Nine Days Queen and her family.

Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Mar 15

Next talk: Rachel Small of ULAS will talk on 'Diet of the Grey Family at Bradgate House: bringing together the historical and archaeological evidence'.

Thurs 10 Apr, 19.30 at Univ of Leicester Ken Edwards LT3

See you there!
lahs.org.uk/events/the-d...

Diet of the Grey Family at Bradgate House: bringing together the historical and archaeological evidence - LAHS

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Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Mar 15

Next talk: Rachel Small of ULAS will talk on 'Diet of the Grey Family at Bradgate House: bringing together the historical and archaeological evidence'.

Thurs 10 Apr, 19.30 at Univ of Leicester Ken Edwards LT3

See you there!
lahs.org.uk/events/the-d...

Diet of the Grey Family at Bradgate House: bringing together the historical and archaeological evidence - LAHS

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Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social · Mar 15

Next talk: Rachel Small of ULAS will talk on 'Diet of the Grey Family at Bradgate House: bringing together the historical and archaeological evidence'.

Thurs 10 Apr, 19.30 at Univ of Leicester Ken Edwards LT3

See you there!
lahs.org.uk/events/the-d...