ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½

The ancient oak that gave ‘Gartree’ its name

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

• 6 mins

‘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.

• 6 mins

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.

• 6 mins