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Local publishers, historical reference sites, genealogical resources and
major reference sites for Leicester and Leicestershire are listed on
this page.
A new site for a venerable and valuable society. "We stand for protecting and preserving all that is best in the heritage of Leicester and improving the environment for the present and future generations". |
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Leicester and Leicestershire - a leading Leicestershire history site CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE (18/01/06) This remarkable and comprehensive Calgary-based site is run by former Leicester man Tim Airey. One of the site's many features is the Who's Who page which contains links to many other sites. The breadth of information and detail about Leicester and Leicestershire is amazing. Highly recommended. |
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Semper Eadem
- a leading Leicestershire history site A fine, detailed and wide-ranging website devoted to the history of Leicester. The website promotes the ongoing historical study of the area and welcomes contributions from the area. Highly recommended. |
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The
Woodforde family
- one of our sister sites Dedicated to the history of the Woodford(e) family which has its roots in Leicestershire. |
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Robert James Lees
- one of our sister sites A sister site to Leicester Chronicler, dedicated to the life and times of the Hinckley-born Victorian psychic who may have been involved in the police investigation into the identity of Jack the Ripper. |
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Peoples War - a BBC history site An excellent website, strong on contributions from visitors, with a comprehensive collection of memories and reminiscences of World War II. There is a section for each county. A family history website for the
Howcutt family which has strong Leicestershire connections. |
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Who's Who in Leicester and Leicestershire |
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An extensive list of names of
not only the world-famous and other local personalities but also other
notable and interesting people - both historical and modern - from (or
associated with) Leicester and Leicestershire.
A site for sharing research sources and
strategies for Leicestershire with strong support from the Leicestershire
and Rutland Family History Society. |
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The Richard III Foundation Inc
A brand new format for this international site which is major resource for material relating to Richard III and, of course, the Battle of Bosworth of 1485. |
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Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society The premier historical society in the county, founded in 1855, with long-established associations with Leicester University's departments of history (where the academic study of English Local History was born). |
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The Heart of Albion Press |
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Oral History An excellent site devoted to the oral testimony of Leicestershire folk. A valuable source for the student of English Local History. |
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Leicestershire and Rutland Family History Society
This is one of the largest and best organised family history societies in England. If your family came from one of these two counties then you will find much of interest here. |
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England Genealogy Links & Chat
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1901 Census Contains the results of the 1901 census for England and Wales. The ideal and obvious site for anyone researching ancestors or wishing to find out who lived at a particular address in 1901. |
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Olive and Eric
This original site is based on 300 letters written during World War II by a young Leicester wife with three children separated from her husband who was in the army in North Africa and India. |
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GENUKI The Genealogical Service for the UK and Ireland. Provides links to resources of interest to those researching family history. The site covers not only Leicestershire but many other counties as well. This links takes you to the Leicestershire section. |
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UK Genealogy
This site is full of information and links to provide reliable assistance in family history research. |
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The Evesham Simon de Montfort Society
Devoted to research into Simon de Montfort, his connection with Evesham and the consequences of what he did for the development of representative government. The site gives a comprehensive biography of de Montfort and the time in which he lived. |
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The Richard III Society
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This is Leicestershire
A comprehensive portal for news, features and information about the area, from the publishers of the Leicester Mercury. Owned by the Northcliffe Group which was created when a young Alfred Harmsworth (later Lord Northcliffe) offered an article on butterflies to 19th Century publisher George Newnes! |
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English Medieval Church Paintings
Compiled by Anne Marshall, an excellent site for those with an interest in English medieval churches. In an age when few people could read, wall paintings depicting Bible stories and the lives of the saints were a feature of almost every church. |
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Leicester Mass. |
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St Martin's Cathedral, Leicester
There is much of interest on this site, ranging from details of services to information on the organ and bells. |
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Leicester City Council
The services and activities of the City Council including access to cemeteries, libraries, museums and other locations frequented by historians and genealogists. |
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The Secular Society
The history and activities of one of the world's oldest Secular Societies whose hall is located in the heart of the city of Leicester. |
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East Midlands Oral History Archive
The East Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA) conserves and develops the oral history archives and resources of the East Midlands, notably Leicestershire. The EMOHA is currently facing a funding crisis, so your support would be welcomed. |
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About Leicestershire
From the flora and fauna to the battlefields of the county, compiled by Mike Gould. |
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BBC
Leicester This busy BBC site has many local features including news, sport, travel, weather and entertainment, and sections on faith and the environment. |
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Leicestershire Link
This is the site for Leicestershire people, news and views. The online resource for searching for anything in Leicestershire. |
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Wartime Leicestershire
For information on the county during World War II see the many maps and diagrams that vividly illustrate the local effects of man's inhumanity to man. |
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LocalPin Regional Directory
A collection of Leicestershire links in a directory of geographically organised links. This database is searchable, by subject or location. |
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Oadby
Methodist Church There has been a Methodist tradition in Oadby since 1838, and the present church looks forward to the future as well as remembering its heritage. |
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Leicester from the Air Fascinating aerial pictures of historic Leicester taken by Jonathan Webb of Webb Aviation Aerial Photography based in Cheshire. |
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24 Hour Museum |
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