Leicester Chronicler - Village Links

Anstey

A history of the village and its church, with a fascinating feature on the church bells.

Appleby

A look at this west Leicestershire village of great charm and beauty

A portal with links to a variety of sites providing historical and general information about this spa town and its environs

Asfordby

A tour of the village of Asfordby near Melton Mowbray.

Barwell

Information on St Mary's church and pages on other churches in the area as well as the local school.

Bottesford

Genealogical information on village families and local history, including pre-1800 images of the Framland Hundred churches.

Braunstone

Visit John Nelson's imaginative site and contact old friends, especially if you attended Winstanley Community College in Braunstone.

Dadlington

A history of the village, including the Battle of Bosworth of 1485.

Enderby

A local website with much to offer the family historian as well as information on the 9th Century church site of Aldeby

Foston

A comprehensive tour of the church, including the Henry Fawt monument.

Frisby on the Wreake
This Web page has been created to give both Frisby residents and visitors to the village an idea of what is on offer in the way of events, activities and facilities

Groby

Over one hundred pages from the Domesday Book to the present day.

Market Harborough Historical Society

A wonderful wealth of articles on Market Harborough.

Melton Mowbray

Famous for its pork pies and Stilton Cheese, Melton Mowbray is one of this county's most beautiful and historic market towns.

Quorndon

A vibrant mix of history and current affairs relating to the village of Quorn.

Ratcliffe Culey

This website covers the history of this village on the very edge of the county, as well as a transcription of the burial registers indexed by name.

Scraptoft All Saints' Church

Details of services and forthcoming events and a history of the church, plus a look round the interior.

Shackerstone Railway Society

Founded in 1969, one of the foremost railway preservation societies in the East Midlands. The site includes some wonderful photography to delight any steam enthusiast.

Sheepy Magna

Covers the history of the village as well as a useful transcription of the burial registers indexed by name.

Stapleford Miniature Railway

This steam-powered miniature railway opened over 40 years ago in the grounds of an ancient stately home.

Thurlaston On Line

Includes village groups, photos - old and new -, census details and much much more.