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Leicester Cathedral
Leicester Cathedral, a working cathedral sits in Leicester's busy city centre on 1600 year old ruins of Ratae (Leicester).
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Elizabeth & Leicester
Sarah Gristwood chronicles the relationship between Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, a romance that has intrigued historians for centuries.
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Witchcraft-Bilson & Leicester Boys
John Smith: responsible for the deaths of ten women. King James I intervened, saving others' lives. It's likely his actions saved the woman William Perry accused.
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Maria Stuarda – Donizetti Opera
Maria Stuarda (Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots) an opera seria by Gaetano Donizetti, Maria Stuarda plot summary, Maria Stuarda characters, and Maria Stuarda history info.
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Leicester City Football Club
Leicester City, the Blue Army, call them what you will, they have the greatest fans on earth! Part 1 of a two part article.
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Leicester Prisons
Guest writer Janet Courtney takes us into the Leicestershire prison system of the 1700's.
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Remembrances of Leicester - A Boy In War
A four part series looking at three different experiences of Leicestershire life. This first part is my Father's first experience with war.
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Remembrances of Leicester - Part 2
This week we look at Leicester life through my Aunt's eyes. Now living in Cleveland Ohio, my Aunt's youth was spent in England.
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Remembrances of Leicester - Reminiscences
Rev. George Harry Berridge remembers his own Granfather in my final part of Leicester remembered.
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Remembrances of Leicester - Reminscences
A fascinating account of Leicester by Rev. George Harry Berridge Brewin - written in 1918.
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LCFC Continued
We continue our look this week at Leicester City Football Club's rather colourful history.
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Braunstone Park Visitor Centre
Braunstone is a community in Leicester with it's own history to tell. Established in the late 8th or 9th century, Braunstone's records date back to 1086. Part one of a two part article.
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Elizabeth Heyrick
Elizabeth Heyrick born in Leicester formed a society to fight for the abolition of slavery.
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Engelbert Humperdinck
Born in India, Engelbert Humperdinck was raised in Leicester, which in my book, makes him a native!!
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Famous Leicestershire Cheeses
Breakfast, dinner and lunch courtesy of another Leicestershire cheese - the versatile "Red Leicester."
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The Belgrave Hall Investigation
We continue our look at the Belgrave Hall Investigation with an interview with ISPR's "Daena Smoller."
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The Belgrave Hall Investigation
Linda Mackenzie, psychic investigator for the ISPR, recalls the dream she witnessed before ever having seen Belgrave Hall.
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The Belgrave Hall Investigation
Dr. Larry Montz, founder of the ISPR explains his role as head of the ISPR and adds his account of the investigation of Belgrave Hall.
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The Conclusion Of The Belgrave Hall Investigation
We conclude our look at the ISPR investigation with the results the team found.
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The Greenwood Institute
In 1993, Leicester gained a promising new research institute into child psychiatric care. Read about the Greenwood Institute's long term and short term research projects, dedicated to children of all ages.
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Leonardo da Vinci: A Bibliography
Scholarly books about Leonardo da Vinci and Italian High Renaissance art and culture, many museum publications, are available for students and enthusiasts of the period.
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England Axe Jonny Wilkinson
World record points scorer, Jonny Wilkinson, has been dropped from the England team for their final Six Nations match against Ireland on March 15th.
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Famous Cheeses Of Leicestershire.
Leicestershire is famous for two cheeses. This first of a two-part article offers a history, recipes and complementary beverages for the most famous of them all. Stilton - The King of British Cheeses.
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July Festivals, Pt. 1.
In the first of two articles, The Travelsleuth picks out some of the many interesting festivals taking place in England this July.
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Penshurst Place in the Weald of Kent
The Barons Hall and fabulous state apartments are open to the public, as are the extensive and beautifully laid out gardens. Here is architecture and antiques to admire.
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British Bad Boy Joe Orton
Did this lewd scribe take his dead mum's dentures, switching them for props in his black comedy Entertaining Mr.Sloane? Joe Orton: the playwright who "got away with it".
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Edmund Spenser: Elizabethan Poet
Short biography of the life and works of English poet Edmund Spenser, leading poet during the Elizabethan Era, and famous for "The Faerie Queene."
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Football at the Movies
Soccer (or football as it is known in the UK) has attracted movie-makers since movies were first made. Here are seven of the best films about soccer and some of the worst
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SAM's Mimi Gates to Retire
Mimi Gates, Director of the Seattle Art Museum, will retire after 15 years of service to the West Coast institution on July 1, 2009.
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Summer Sundae Weekender 2008
A fine weekend of music, comedy and civilised mayhem was dominated by stand out sets from Supergrass, The Coral, Jose Gonzalez and Noah and the Whale.
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The Astaires in London
Noel Coward predicted that fame and fortune awaited the Astaires in London, and he was right. Fred and Adele charmed the British nation completely in the 1920s.
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, a town in Leicestershire has a castle that has played host to some pretty impressive historical figures!
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Braunstone At War
Part two of Braunstone Visitor Centre. We take a look at the park's role during World War II.
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Thomas Cook
A successful worldwide travel agency, Thomas Cook's started with just one man!
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BBC Proms Out + About Concert
The BBC Proms Out + About concert will perform at multiple points around the city of London, for a full day of free classical music in public places.
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Spanish Paps - Three Authentic Versions
These three dessert recipes are taken from antiquarian cookery books. Recreate them in your own kitchen and learn about the how the Elizabethans cooked.
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Coalville and Snibston Discovery Park
Coalville began life as a small town called 'Long Lane.' What events in Long Lane's history caused this change in name?
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The Belgrave Hall Hauntings
Recently Belgrave Hall in Leicester came under intense scrutiny due to a ghostly image caught on camera. This incident resulted in worldwide media attention and led to an investigation by the International Society for Paranormal Research. Open your minds as we step into the world of the paranormal and witness the investigation through the eyes of those who were there - the investigators' themselves!
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Introducing...Joseph Merrick AKA The Elephant Man
If you've ever been the victim of bullying, then you'll partly understand some of what Joseph Carey Merrick went through. However, most of us leave this torment behind once we become adults, yet Joseph's suffering continued for many years.
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Mezzamorphis Tour 1999
The third d:tour is coming up. A look at the various aspects of the tour.
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Spinning on a Budget: Woolgathering
The least expensive way to spin is to buy a wool fleece, process it, then spin it. This involves several steps: skirting the fleece, washing the fleece, picking it, and preparing the wool by flicking, carding, or combing.
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Arbella Stuart
Arbella Stuart suffered from Porphyria and lived during turbulent times. She longed to marry, but she was prevented from doing so. Arbella was too close to the throne.
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Belvoir Castle
Belvoir Castle sits overlooking the glorious Vale of Belvoir. Dating back to Norman times, this castle survived two Civil Wars and a catastrophic fire.
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Kids Today!
This week we have a guest writer, Mike Gould, who offers us an excellant piece of writing on Kirby Muxloe, a typical shires village whose history dates back nigh on a thousand years!
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Forensic Psycholgy Graduate Programs
A comprehensive list of Forensic Psychology graduate programs throughout the world.
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Stones History (August 24 - 30)
This week in the history of the Stones
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Stones History (Feb 7-13)
A brief look at this week in Stones history
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Arsene Wenger's Enduring Legacy
Ten years ago his appointment was greeted by calls of "Arsene who?" Very few English fans had heard of him, even fewer knew of his pedigree. Yet after a decade of success
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Average to A+, Alex Linley on Realizing Strength
The latest from positive psychology on personal strengths, how to spot them, and why you should use them.
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