Leicester Chronicler

Leicester Chronicler

Tempus omnia revelat
Time reveals all

Listening to the historic heartbeat of the City of Leicester and its environs in the English East Midlands

A reflection of past and present thoughts and aspirations

Leicester's New Walk was laid out in 1785, and was probably the first pedestrian walk of its kind in the country.

It follows closely the line of the old Roman route from the town south towards Medbourne and possibly Colchester, known as the Via Devana or Gartree Road. Some archaeological evidence supports this theory derived from excavations undertaken when Waterloo Way was constructed in a cutting under New Walk. In addition, a cemetery thought to date from the Roman period but also containing Saxon remains was discovered in the late 19th Century at the end of New Walk near to its junction with Granville Road.

New Walk is a charming and idyllic route for thousands of people who walk in the city, connecting the railway station with the centre of the town. It is the home of a variety of wildlife including foxes and squirrels, and is lined with a rich heritage of architecture.


The New Walk Centre	The Presbyterian Church of St Stephen, moved here (brick-by-brick) from London Road	Another view of the two tower blocks of the New Walk Centre

Dramatically different architectural styles along Waterloo Way	Sedate and impressive residence in New Walk	The New Walk Museum

A leafy New Walk in 1910	A gentleman's residence on New Walk in 1913	New Walk 1908

New Walk in snow c 1911


Plaque at the city end of New Walk		A shady corner		More shade and spring flowers