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The ancient oak that gave ‘Gartree’ its name

The Gartree was an ancient oak where jurors handed out justice and administered taxes.

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‘A medieval mayor and a Leicester murder scandal’

Brothers Walter and John Bushby sought sanctuary in two of Leicester’s medieval churches.

• 6 mins

A unique collection of a British comedy genius

Leicester is the home to a unique collection from Sir Norman Wisdom’s 60-year career.

• 6 mins

The secret tunnel under Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester Royal Infirmary was founded as the Leicester Infirmary with 40 beds in 1771.

• 6 mins

Leicester's connection to a modern nursing pioneer

Nightingale wards were named after Florence Nightingale, a pioneer of modern nursing.

• 6 mins

What's it like inside Old John?

Old John began life as a ruined folly during the time of the 5th Earl of Stamford.

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The 1645 Siege of Leicester

The 1645 Siege of Leicester was a grim chapter in the history of the city.

• 6 mins

The ‘lost’ pleasure gardens of Stonton Wyville

Stonton Wyville has the remnants of a banqueting house with its own pleasure gardens.

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The birthplace of coal mining in Leicestershire

The earliest documented form of coal mining in Swannington dates back to around 1204.

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Leicester Cathedral’s 'secret' medieval porch

Leicester Cathedral's porch over the North Door dates back to the medieval period.

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The notorious witches from Husbands Bosworth

Nine women from Husbands Bosworth accused of witchcraft were executed in 1616.

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The mining innovation that changed the world

The Newcomen engine was designed to pump water out of coal mines.

• 5 mins

Leicester’s unsung hero of the British Grand Prix

Leicester’s Bob Gerard was one of Britain’s top racing drivers of the post-war period.

• 6 mins

Rothley’s secret Anglo-Saxon Cross

Rothley’s Anglo-Saxon cross dates from around the time of the Vikings in the 9th century.

• 6 mins

Lilian Lenton – Rebel Suffragette

Inspired by the Women’s Suffrage campaigns Lilian Lenton was a militant Suffragette.

• 7 mins

The Elizabethan manor house saved from demolition

Narborough Hall was saved from the brink of ruin by two Leicestershire teachers.

• 6 mins