Visit to Clarence House, Leicester
Age UK, Clarence House, 46 Humberstone Gate, 9 Elm Tree Gardens, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 3PJ
Designed by local architect Edward Burgess, the building has been home to two different schools and a further education college, before being bought by its current owners, Age UK.
The building's Great Hall houses two recently restored war memorials and commemorating former pupils of the Newarke School (WW1) and Leicester City Boys' School (WW2). There will be a small exhibition, including information about some of the servicemen commemorated. In addition, there will be an opportunity to visit the Leicestershire and Rutland Family History Society's new research centre, based in the building.
Timings
- Monday 14 September:
- 14.00 - 15.30
Location & directions
Age UK, Clarence House, 46 Humberstone Gate, 9 Elm Tree Gardens, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 3PJ
- Contact on day:
- Sue Lester
- Telephone number:
- +447708883147
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please contact LRFHS to book by email.
- Booking contact name:
- Leicestershire and Rutland Family History Society
- Booking telephone number:
- +447708883147
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://lrfhs.org.uk
- Booking opens:
- 14 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 13 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The LRFHS Research Centre is on the 2nd floor, with lift access.
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 20
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
