Articles related to "Leicestershire"
The Leicestershire Constabulary.
Come and take a look into the Leicestershire Constabulary. Venture into their past and their present and read the amusing personal interlude that I have included!
leicestershire • constabulary • police force • weaponry • history
Come and take a look into the Leicestershire Constabulary. Venture into their past and their present and read the amusing personal interlude that I have included!
leicestershire • constabulary • police force • weaponry • history
About Leicester and Leicestershire
A brief look at Leicestershire's location, it's past, it's present and it's crowning achievements. Glance into a sadistic past and then step into the present day. You'll be surprised!
leicestershire • leicester • history • cromwell • richard
A brief look at Leicestershire's location, it's past, it's present and it's crowning achievements. Glance into a sadistic past and then step into the present day. You'll be surprised!
leicestershire • leicester • history • cromwell • richard
Boxing Day In Leicestershire
Boxing Day, celebrated the day after Christmas, is a holiday in the UK. Discover where it's origins lie and how we celebrate it.
boxing • day • tradition • christmas • day
Boxing Day, celebrated the day after Christmas, is a holiday in the UK. Discover where it's origins lie and how we celebrate it.
boxing • day • tradition • christmas • day
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.
stilton • cheese • white • blue • veined
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.
stilton • cheese • white • blue • veined
Famous Leicestershire Cheeses
Breakfast, dinner and lunch courtesy of another Leicestershire cheese - the versatile "Red Leicester."
red • leicester • verstaile • recipes • wines
Breakfast, dinner and lunch courtesy of another Leicestershire cheese - the versatile "Red Leicester."
red • leicester • verstaile • recipes • wines
Leicestershire Breweries
Look into the past of brewing in Leicestershire as we follow the history of two it's local brewing companies.
brewing • leicester • leicestershire • beer • history
Look into the past of brewing in Leicestershire as we follow the history of two it's local brewing companies.
brewing • leicester • leicestershire • beer • history
Burghley House
Burghley House in Stamford, is a fabulous testament to England's history.
burghley house • cecil family • lady victoria leatham • elizabethan age • ceramics
Burghley House in Stamford, is a fabulous testament to England's history.
burghley house • cecil family • lady victoria leatham • elizabethan age • ceramics
Dick Turpin - Part 2
A continuance of last week's article on the famed Highwayman, 'Dick Turpin.'
richard • dick • turpin • ullesthorpe • leicestershire
A continuance of last week's article on the famed Highwayman, 'Dick Turpin.'
richard • dick • turpin • ullesthorpe • leicestershire
Dick Turpin Part 1
Dick Turpin, the famous flamboyant debonair and handsome Highwayman.....or was he??
leicestershire • dick turpin • black bess • ullesthorpe • harrison
Dick Turpin, the famous flamboyant debonair and handsome Highwayman.....or was he??
leicestershire • dick turpin • black bess • ullesthorpe • harrison
DNA Fingerprinting - The Capture Of A Murderer
Two local girls are brutally murdered. It takes 4 years, a scientific breakthrough and the blood of 5,000 men to capture the killer. Here is the first crime case, solved by DNA fingerprinting.
dna • alec • jeffreys • fingerprinting • blood
Two local girls are brutally murdered. It takes 4 years, a scientific breakthrough and the blood of 5,000 men to capture the killer. Here is the first crime case, solved by DNA fingerprinting.
dna • alec • jeffreys • fingerprinting • blood
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!
kirby • muxloe • history • schools • village
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!
kirby • muxloe • history • schools • village
Morris Dancing
Morris Dancing's traditions date back hundreds of years. Almost lost, the traditions were reestablished by a historian in the 1800's.
morris dancing • cotswold • dances • traditions • cecil
Morris Dancing's traditions date back hundreds of years. Almost lost, the traditions were reestablished by a historian in the 1800's.
morris dancing • cotswold • dances • traditions • cecil
Sporting Greats - Jenny Pitman
From humble beginnings great futures often arise. Jenny Pitman's life is no exception.
jenny • pitman • horse • trainer • corbiere
From humble beginnings great futures often arise. Jenny Pitman's life is no exception.
jenny • pitman • horse • trainer • corbiere
The Battle of Bosworth Field
"I Live a King: If I die, I die a King" - King Richard III, prior to the Battle of Bosworth Field.
battle • of • bosworth • field • market
"I Live a King: If I die, I die a King" - King Richard III, prior to the Battle of Bosworth Field.
battle • of • bosworth • field • market
The Battle of Bosworth Field - Points of View.
There is a lot of controversy surrounding not only the Battle of Bosworth Field, but the characters and ruling abilities of both King's involved. We take a look this week at some of these differing points of view.
debate • battle • of • bosworth • king
There is a lot of controversy surrounding not only the Battle of Bosworth Field, but the characters and ruling abilities of both King's involved. We take a look this week at some of these differing points of view.
debate • battle • of • bosworth • king
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.
dr • larry • montz • founder • ispr
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.
dr • larry • montz • founder • ispr
The Nine Day Queen - Part Two
The second part of a two-part article on Lady Jane Grey. Discover in this part how Northumberland plotted to retain his power at court, at the expense of Lady Jane Grey!
bradgate • leicestershire • northumberland • lady jane grey • beheaded
The second part of a two-part article on Lady Jane Grey. Discover in this part how Northumberland plotted to retain his power at court, at the expense of Lady Jane Grey!
bradgate • leicestershire • northumberland • lady jane grey • beheaded
William Cheselden
Born October 19, 1688 in Somerby, Leicestershire, William Cheselden achieved notable firsts in the history of medicine.
william • cheselden • medicine • surgeon • leicestershire
Born October 19, 1688 in Somerby, Leicestershire, William Cheselden achieved notable firsts in the history of medicine.
william • cheselden • medicine • surgeon • leicestershire
Take a Culinary Tour of Leicestershire
Home to the world famous Melton Mowbray pork pies, Red Leicester cheese and named Britain's curry capital of 2007, Leicestershire is a great place for a gourmet holiday.
food and drink of leicestershire • curry houses of leicester • leicestershire cheeses • traditional pork pies • east midlands food and drink
Home to the world famous Melton Mowbray pork pies, Red Leicester cheese and named Britain's curry capital of 2007, Leicestershire is a great place for a gourmet holiday.
food and drink of leicestershire • curry houses of leicester • leicestershire cheeses • traditional pork pies • east midlands food and drink
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?
coalville • long • lane • mining • snibston
Coalville began life as a small town called 'Long Lane.' What events in Long Lane's history caused this change in name?
coalville • long • lane • mining • snibston
Navigating The Waterways.
Leicester is riddled with canals. Take a look at a vacation with a difference.
grand • union • canal • leicester • narrowboat
Leicester is riddled with canals. Take a look at a vacation with a difference.
grand • union • canal • leicester • narrowboat
RAF Cottesmore
The small picturesque village of Cottesmore is a most unlikely place for a military installation. Until recently it played host to a Tornado training base and it also was once a part of Leicestershire, until we let it get away!
raf • cottesmore • history • tornado • harriet
The small picturesque village of Cottesmore is a most unlikely place for a military installation. Until recently it played host to a Tornado training base and it also was once a part of Leicestershire, until we let it get away!
raf • cottesmore • history • tornado • harriet
Walkers Snack Foods Ltd
Walkers Snack Foods Ltd, sponsors of Premier League soccer team, 'Leicester City,' developed from the inspiration of just one man.
walkers • foods • leicester • city • chips
Walkers Snack Foods Ltd, sponsors of Premier League soccer team, 'Leicester City,' developed from the inspiration of just one man.
walkers • foods • leicester • city • chips
Market Bosworth
Rich in history, Market Bosworth is foremostly remembered for it's association with the War of the Roses. The Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, was the culmination of a 30 year war and saw the defeat of Yorkist King Richard III.
battle • of • bosworth • king • richard
Rich in history, Market Bosworth is foremostly remembered for it's association with the War of the Roses. The Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, was the culmination of a 30 year war and saw the defeat of Yorkist King Richard III.
battle • of • bosworth • king • richard
Lady Jane Grey (1553)
Lady Jane Grey is best known as history as the Nine Days Queen. She survived an unhappy childhood only to become a pawn in a conspiracy to usurp the throne.
lady jane grey • the nine days queen • edward vi • mother lady frances brandon duchess of suffolk • grandmother mary tudor
Lady Jane Grey is best known as history as the Nine Days Queen. She survived an unhappy childhood only to become a pawn in a conspiracy to usurp the throne.
lady jane grey • the nine days queen • edward vi • mother lady frances brandon duchess of suffolk • grandmother mary tudor
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!
pork pie • salmon dips • chutneys • pickles • lemon thyme
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!
pork pie • salmon dips • chutneys • pickles • lemon thyme
Leicester Cathedral
Leicester Cathedral, a working cathedral sits in Leicester's busy city centre on 1600 year old ruins of Ratae (Leicester).
cathedrals • archbishop • bishop • history • st. martin
Leicester Cathedral, a working cathedral sits in Leicester's busy city centre on 1600 year old ruins of Ratae (Leicester).
cathedrals • archbishop • bishop • history • st. martin
Medieval Outlaws
Robin Hood is the most famous outlaw of the medieval period. Although he may have been fictional, there are other characters who did live real and lawless lives.
outlaws • medieval outlaws • robin hood • middle ages • king john
Robin Hood is the most famous outlaw of the medieval period. Although he may have been fictional, there are other characters who did live real and lawless lives.
outlaws • medieval outlaws • robin hood • middle ages • king john
Taylor: The Latest Caribbean Pace Sensation
Right since his debut in the first class cricket, Taylor has been producing brilliant performances now and then but for the last one year, these are coming more often.
jerome taylor • jerome taylor jamaica • jerome taylor west indies • taylor dlf cup • jerome taylor champions trophy
Right since his debut in the first class cricket, Taylor has been producing brilliant performances now and then but for the last one year, these are coming more often.
jerome taylor • jerome taylor jamaica • jerome taylor west indies • taylor dlf cup • jerome taylor champions trophy
Sporting Greats - Peter Shilton
Stasticially the safest goalkeeper that Leicester City has ever had is Peter Shilton. He conceded an average of only 1.18 goals per game, not bad in 339 appearances!
peter • shilton • leicester • city • football
Stasticially the safest goalkeeper that Leicester City has ever had is Peter Shilton. He conceded an average of only 1.18 goals per game, not bad in 339 appearances!
peter • shilton • leicester • city • football
Thomas Cook
A successful worldwide travel agency, Thomas Cook's started with just one man!
thomas • cook • travel • agency • europe
A successful worldwide travel agency, Thomas Cook's started with just one man!
thomas • cook • travel • agency • europe
County Championship 2009
So Durham won division one, but what individual players impressed the most over the 2009 season. This review suggests the side who may be considered the Team Of The Seaso
county championship • durham • team of the season • yorkshire • essex
So Durham won division one, but what individual players impressed the most over the 2009 season. This review suggests the side who may be considered the Team Of The Seaso
county championship • durham • team of the season • yorkshire • essex
Thomas Hooker, Market Bosworth and Hartford
According to a blue plaque on the wall of a school in a sleepy English market town, Thomas Hooker was the Father of American Democracy. But is this claim justified?
thomas hooker • puritans • american democracy • hartford • connecticut
According to a blue plaque on the wall of a school in a sleepy English market town, Thomas Hooker was the Father of American Democracy. But is this claim justified?
thomas hooker • puritans • american democracy • hartford • connecticut
Put on your Party Hat - it's Festival Time in England
The Travel Sleuth looks at some Festival celebrations in Cornwall, Lancashire, and Sussex, and a Viking Reenactment Weekend in York.
festivals • celebrations • england • cornwall • lancashire
The Travel Sleuth looks at some Festival celebrations in Cornwall, Lancashire, and Sussex, and a Viking Reenactment Weekend in York.
festivals • celebrations • england • cornwall • lancashire
Stones History (August 24 - 30)
This week in the history of the Stones
stones • rolling stones • altamont • brian • mick
This week in the history of the Stones
stones • rolling stones • altamont • brian • mick
A Hero To Me - Part Two
Part two of the article on my Grandfather. Gramps faces war and hazardous times lie ahead.
world war ii • germans • japan
Part two of the article on my Grandfather. Gramps faces war and hazardous times lie ahead.
world war ii • germans • japan
Best UK Rock and Metal Festivals
A brief guide to the best in hard rock and metal festivals in Britain this summer, from Download and Bloodstock Open Air to the Damnation Festival, Ghostfest and more.
best uk rock and metal festivals • uk's biggest summer rock and metal festivals • hard rock and metal festivals in britain this summ • download festival line-up and details • bloodstock open air line-up and details
A brief guide to the best in hard rock and metal festivals in Britain this summer, from Download and Bloodstock Open Air to the Damnation Festival, Ghostfest and more.
best uk rock and metal festivals • uk's biggest summer rock and metal festivals • hard rock and metal festivals in britain this summ • download festival line-up and details • bloodstock open air line-up and details
Big Cats in Britain, Part II
Not all encounters with big cats in Britain have proved to be benign. Both farm animals and humans have been the object of attacks by these wild felines.
paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • big cats • britain
Not all encounters with big cats in Britain have proved to be benign. Both farm animals and humans have been the object of attacks by these wild felines.
paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • big cats • britain
Cheap Flights To Egypt, Africa
Fly to Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheik from England, Scotland, Germany and Belgium with budget airlines such as Thomsonfly, Air Berlin, TUIfly and Jetairfly.
cheap flights • sharm el sheik • cairo egypt • red sea resorts • budget airline luxor
Fly to Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheik from England, Scotland, Germany and Belgium with budget airlines such as Thomsonfly, Air Berlin, TUIfly and Jetairfly.
cheap flights • sharm el sheik • cairo egypt • red sea resorts • budget airline luxor
Christmas Fairs and Markets in Central England
There are Christmas crafts and gift fairs all over Britain, some with no admission charge. Combine your holiday shopping with an enjoyable family trip.
christmas fairs markets central england midlands • festive fun holiday shopping • free admission family trip day out • frankfurt german bavarian christmas fair market • victorian christmas
There are Christmas crafts and gift fairs all over Britain, some with no admission charge. Combine your holiday shopping with an enjoyable family trip.
christmas fairs markets central england midlands • festive fun holiday shopping • free admission family trip day out • frankfurt german bavarian christmas fair market • victorian christmas
Fugitives in Medieval England
As an outlaw in the medieval period there were few options available to maintain your freedom.
outlaws • medieval outlaws • middle ages • fugitives • sanctuary
As an outlaw in the medieval period there were few options available to maintain your freedom.
outlaws • medieval outlaws • middle ages • fugitives • sanctuary
History and Making of Stilton Cheese
The King of British Cheeses, Stilton Blue Cheese is delicious served with a robust red wine, and is a versatile ingredient in savory recipes.
stilton cheese • history of stilton cheese • making stilton cheese • blue stilton cheese • king of british cheeses
The King of British Cheeses, Stilton Blue Cheese is delicious served with a robust red wine, and is a versatile ingredient in savory recipes.
stilton cheese • history of stilton cheese • making stilton cheese • blue stilton cheese • king of british cheeses
Jock Taylor, Sidecar World Champion
Jock Taylor won four Isle of Man TT races and claimed the 1980 Sidecar World Championship on a Yamaha outfit. He died at Imatra in August, 1982.
jock taylor sidecar world champion • jock taylor • jock taylor sidecar racer • jock taylor accident • jock taylor imatra 1982
Jock Taylor won four Isle of Man TT races and claimed the 1980 Sidecar World Championship on a Yamaha outfit. He died at Imatra in August, 1982.
jock taylor sidecar world champion • jock taylor • jock taylor sidecar racer • jock taylor accident • jock taylor imatra 1982
Kasabian New Album Makes Them a Top British Band
Kasabian, who emerged as the UK's best new pop and rock music group over the last few years have added another date to an almost sold out tour as album receives acclaim.
kasabian • west pyper lunatic asylum • fire lyrics • empire song • new british bands
Kasabian, who emerged as the UK's best new pop and rock music group over the last few years have added another date to an almost sold out tour as album receives acclaim.
kasabian • west pyper lunatic asylum • fire lyrics • empire song • new british bands
Richard III and Middleham Castle
Richard III was the last reigning English monarch to be killed in battle. He spent his boyhood at Middleham Castle.
richard iii • last plantagenet king • battle of bosworth • last reigning english monarch to die in battle • henry tutor
Richard III was the last reigning English monarch to be killed in battle. He spent his boyhood at Middleham Castle.
richard iii • last plantagenet king • battle of bosworth • last reigning english monarch to die in battle • henry tutor
Soggy Shropshire
Floods affect Shrewsbury, a new web cam and literary sites as well as links to other Suite 101 sites of interest.
shropshire • shrewsbury • floods • history • mary webb
Floods affect Shrewsbury, a new web cam and literary sites as well as links to other Suite 101 sites of interest.
shropshire • shrewsbury • floods • history • mary webb
The call of the pipes
Bagpipes - people either love 'em or hate 'em. But they have pride of place in many folk music traditions.
folk • music • bagpipes • tradition
Bagpipes - people either love 'em or hate 'em. But they have pride of place in many folk music traditions.
folk • music • bagpipes • tradition
10 Top Tips - Energy Management Reduces Carbon
10 top tips on electricity saving to reduce utility bills & contribute to an energy management system for the modern home. Reducing energy bills reduces carbon emissions.
10 top tips • energy management • reduces carbon • save money • reduce utility bills
10 top tips on electricity saving to reduce utility bills & contribute to an energy management system for the modern home. Reducing energy bills reduces carbon emissions.
10 top tips • energy management • reduces carbon • save money • reduce utility bills
David Purley
David Purley was awarded the George Medal for his selfless act of bravery at the 1973 Dutch GP when he tried in vain to save his fellow Formula 1 driver Roger Williamson.
david purley • david purley roger williamson • david purley zandvoort 1973 • david purley 1973 dutch gp • david purley 1973 dutch grand prix
David Purley was awarded the George Medal for his selfless act of bravery at the 1973 Dutch GP when he tried in vain to save his fellow Formula 1 driver Roger Williamson.
david purley • david purley roger williamson • david purley zandvoort 1973 • david purley 1973 dutch gp • david purley 1973 dutch grand prix
Gifts for Formula 1 Fans
Instead of books or DVDs a memorable day out can be an extra special gift for fans of Formula One. Goodwood and Donington both offer unforgettable experiences.
gifts for formula 1 fans • formula 1 gifts • gifts for f1 fans • f1 gifts • formula 1 merchandise
Instead of books or DVDs a memorable day out can be an extra special gift for fans of Formula One. Goodwood and Donington both offer unforgettable experiences.
gifts for formula 1 fans • formula 1 gifts • gifts for f1 fans • f1 gifts • formula 1 merchandise
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