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Humble Beginnings

If you're new to the Internet then you're probably frozen with fear! Well, you aren't alone! We all have to start somewhere, take my humourous humble beginnings for example.......

The Redirection Of May Day In The UK

May Day originates from a Pagan Fertility Ritual. Discover how over the years, it's image has been drastically tamed and redirected.

Our Solar Eclipse Buffet Menu

No party can be a party without a buffet menu! Check out the tasty food that Ian MacWatt and I have on offer for you!

Stanford Hall

For lovers of history, fine arts and magnificent architecture, Stanford Hall in Lutterworth Leicestershire, is a treasure you’ll not want to miss.

What's In A Name?*

We are fortunate to have records in abundance listing the names and labouring occupations of families who worked the land in Leicestershire.

Ragdale Hall - Health Hydro

Located in beautiful Melton Mowbray lies a place guaranteed to nurture your body and spirit like never before. This isn't too good to be true, this is Ragdale Hall - Health Hydro.

Stapleford Miniature Railway

Based at Stapleford Park near Melton Mowbray, this railway is home to the UK based, world famous, 10 1/4" gauge railway.

The Battlefield Line Railway

In 1873, the London North Western Railway and the Midland Railway opened a joint line between Moira West and Nuneaton.
The line became known as the Ashby Nuneaton Line.

We Are One

This letter to America from a fellow Lestrian, touched my heart and I'd like to share it with you.

The Leicester Radio Society and Computer Club

The Leicester Radio Society credits its existence to the setting up of a radio station in Birstall, Leicester in 1909.

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