March 2025 #crime and #Punishment Month at #TheGuildhall in #Leicester. There will be some amazing talks & events. I myself will be indulging the crime seekers, giving two talks. See link........... My 1st talk on Mable Pepper - shoe thief... leicestermuseums.org/CrimeAndPunish…

#OTD 14 February 1913, #Suffragettes damaged #Evington Golf Course in #leicester. A bonfire was set ablaze on the green and the message "No Votes, No Golf" was etched into the turf. ‬

#OTD 13 Feb 1902 The Wholesale Market on Halford Street in #Leicester opened. Elegant cast iron, carved pillars, terracotta tiling with red & white bricks. The elegant archway frieze which used to adorn the entrance on Rutland Str is now on display on the West Bridge.

Enjoyed discussing Peppermint Billy with the #MeltonMowbray #WI this afternoon. My research on Billy's life convinced many of his innocence in the 1856 Toll Gate murder. I was also told about another murder in Melton, which I am looking into. peppermintbilly.com

#OTD 7 Feb 1919 Lenny Mason was buried in Welford Rd Cemetery #Leicester. Not a #Georgian Curiosity or a #Victorian Freak, Lenny was born in 1903 in #Leicester & at age 14 was exhibited around the country as "The Worlds Fattest Boy". He died aged 16. ourleicester.com/what-would-the…

#OTD 31 January 1890 it was reported in the #Leicester Daily Post that a Black Retriever named ‘Guard’ had gone missing

#leicesterComedyFestival The alternative Leicester History Comedy Show... comedy-festival.co.uk/events/it-ju...

#Scalford Train Station near #MeltonMowbray #Leicestershire. #StiltonCheese was conveyed direct to the #HouseofCommons in #London from this station before #WW2.

#OTD 25 Jan 1327 #EdwardIII becomes King of #England. In 1335, the King & Queen visit #Leicester. The #King stayed @ #LeicesterCastle the #Queen refused. She stayed at the Abbey because of the old saying, 'Evil awaits the King of England who feasts at the Castle of Leicester'

Spent the day sorting out books, shevles ect. I come across my grandads book and thought... wooo...he wrote in this just over 90 yrs ago that means something..... #HistoryBooks #oldbooks

I just to thank the late David Lynch for one of the most amazing, thought-provoking films ever made....The Elephant Man.. May you rest in peace.... #DavidLynch #TheElephantMan #JosephMerrick

At 53 years old.... I've finally made page 3!!!....🤣🤣🤣🤣🥰 In tonight's Leicester Mercury.... Article on Hannah's trial in April 2025... #Leicester #murdertrial #Foxton

#OTD 1 JAN 1883... This beautiful old #trainstation on #Belgrave Road #Leicester was opened. The line linked #Leicester to the East Coast.

In 1459, #HenryVI spent the #TwelveDaysofChristmas @ #LeicesterCastle. The prudish monarch was livid when a group of local lasses revealed their bosoms & performed a provocative dance in front of him- "Fie, fie, for shame!" were Henry's parting words as he dashed to his privy chambers.

Excellent article in Leicester Mercury - Hannah's trial 200 years after her arrest....Hear Hannah's story, and you can decide... #Leicester #LeicsterMuseum #TheGuildhall www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/history...

OTD 20 Dec 1926 - The City of #Leicester adopted its new Coat of Arms following its restoration of City Status in 1919.

#OTD 15 December 1797, the 1st #topHat worn by John Hetherington, a #London haberdasher. He was fined £50 'for causing a disturbance'.

#OTD 7 Dec 1789 Hannah Packwood was born in #Foxton, #Leicestershire. 36 yrs later, Hannah was #executed for the #murder of her husband James Read. On 26 April 2025 - #TheGuildhall #Leicester will recreate her #trial ....Tickets NOW ON SALE......See ALT 4 details. www.leicestermuseums.org.

An amazing painting of #Whitechapel Road. The sari shop - just behind the statue was were #JosephMerrick was exhibited in 1884.

Heartwarming story from 1928 - A Christmas Carol in Coalville - A Gift of a Goose - A Coalville miner, the father of eight children, had a goose for his Christmas dinner, thanks to the generosity of a 'Mercury' reader... #Leicester #Coalville #Miner #Christmas #AChristmasCarol

I work P.T in a Dispensing Doctors Surgery , working in a Surgery can be quite challenging,so I decided to research G.P surgeries throughout the years and centuries. While searching the word'surgery', this popped up........the ugliest of faces!!!!!!!! #Leicester Evening Mail - Saturday 28 July 1923

#OTD 29 Nov1530, former 1st minister of #HenryVIII, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, died at #Leicester Abbey. When arrived, he said, ‘Father Abbot, I am come hither to leave my bones amongst you' and so he did. Thomas Wolsey has an unmarked grave somewhere in the grounds in the ruins of Leicester Abbey.

While sorting through stuff, I came across my old School Report = #AbingtonHIghSchoolWigston - #HistoryReport 1983 - History - I am pleased to say I did improve......... @WigstonAcademy I wonder if Miss Jones is still around #leicester #school #wigston

Today, #StormBert has kept me in, so I've updated my website..... Here is a link to my updated page on my website... Events for 2025................ ourleicester.com/s-projects-b... #Leicester #LeicesterHistory #MurderMysteryHistory #TollgateMurder #Whitechapel #JosephMerrick #Crime&Punishment

#OTD 23 November 1861, between 8am & 10pm, a #census of traffic passing through East Gates in #Leicester was taken. It recorded 54,300 pedestrians, 2,966 vehicles & 5,900 drivers with passengers. Wonder what it would be today?.

#OTD 21 November 1921, a fire ripped through the Harvey Lane Baptist Chapel, leaving it in ruins. The historic Harvey Lane Baptist Chapel #Leicester which was the scene of the early ministry of the Rev. Dr. Carey, the pioneer missionary..

On the night of the 19 November 1940, Leicester experienced the #German's most concentrated attack on the city: it was so severe that it became known as the #Leicester Blitz.

In November 1884, Tom Norman decided to assume the role of managing Joseph Merrick. Tom Norman, taking a good look at Joseph, thought “Oh God, I can't use you”. However, looking into Joseph's eyes, Tom reached out and shook his hand, & said, “Well, Mr Merrick, I'll call you Joseph if I may.”

Who lived in a house like this.. Numbers 39 and 41 Friar Lane. Each house had an entrance hall, dining/breakfast/drawing rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 attics, kitchen, scullery, larder, w.c., boot house, & cellars. There was a carriage entrance, stable hayloft, coach house, & vinery. #Leicester ​

Just signed up - stopped posing on 'X' - I will post your #Leicester History here........... #GuildhallLeicester #Leicester #History