Leicester
Properties and events in Leicester
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8 Bowling Green Street
As the current custodians of the historic building at 8 Bowling Green Street, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage has researched its fascinating history and the vital role it has played in Leicester since 1865.
Braunstone Stable Block Museum
Old stables to Braunstone Hall (Winstanley Hotel now). We have 5 rooms of displays of local history and details of the last Lord of the Manor, Major Richard Winstanley.
Hidden Gems of Leicester Cathedral
Join us for this brand new tour as we look at precious and unusual objects drawn from the history of Leicester Cathedral.
Jain Centre Leicester
Features include 44 magnificently carved sandstone pillars, a beautiful temple dome and ceiling with traditional carvings, a white marble floor, mirrored walls, traditional doors at the Garbhagriha (the inner sanctum) and hand-carved staircases.
Leicester Orthodox Synagogue
Discover this Grade II Jewish Place of Worship.
Leicester Secular Hall Open Day
Secular Hall: exhibition & guided tour - Come and see this unique building rooted in Leicester's radical past.
St Andrew's Church, Jarrom Street
St Andrew's is one of Leicester's hidden secrets - it looks much bigger and more impressive from the inside than from the outside. It's a Gilbert Scott design from 1860-62 and a lot of decorating and refurbishing has happened in the past 3 years.
St Margaret's Church, Leicester
The Church is open for visitors to browse at their leisure.
Talk on “St. George’s Memorial Church, Ypres” Belgium by David Humberston
In addition to 54 war memorials rescued from loss, on Saturday 13th at noon, David Humberston will be giving a talk in the churchyard about the wonderful and moving “St George’s Memorial Church in Ypres”, filled with memorials and banners.
The Mythstorians
Join the self-titled Mythstorians, AKA residents of YMCA Leicestershire, as they bring the folklore, myths and legends of Leicestershire to life in an interactive exhibition.