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Leicestershire Collection (#3)

Discover the rich heritage of Leicestershire, England's hidden gem in Europe

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester: St Nicholas Church (b/w photo)

Leicester: St Nicholas Church (b/w photo)
8658940 Leicester: St Nicholas Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Nicholas Church)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester: Midland Station (b/w photo)

Leicester: Midland Station (b/w photo)
8658931 Leicester: Midland Station (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Midland Station)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: 8627919

8627919

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: 8623693

8623693

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Thomas William Coke (1822-1909)

Thomas William Coke (1822-1909)
864773 Thomas William Coke (1822-1909); (add.info.: Thomas William Coke, 2nd Earl of Leicester (1822-1909) English landowner, agriculturist and countryman

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Farmers discussing Dishley (New Leicester) sheep. Breed result of selective breeding programme

Farmers discussing Dishley (New Leicester) sheep. Breed result of selective breeding programme carried out by Robert
531781 Farmers discussing Dishley (New Leicester) sheep. Breed result of selective breeding programme carried out by Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) on farm at Dishley, Leicestershire

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: 8623692

8623692

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester, near, Oaks, Church, Hanging Stone (litho)

Leicester, near, Oaks, Church, Hanging Stone (litho)
8633494 Leicester, near, Oaks, Church, Hanging Stone (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leicester, near, Oaks, Church, Hanging Stone)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: The Town Hall, Leicester (b/w photo)

The Town Hall, Leicester (b/w photo)
8646273 The Town Hall, Leicester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Town Hall, Leicester)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, Pour Y Parvenir, The Duke Of Rutland (colour litho)

Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, Pour Y Parvenir, The Duke Of Rutland (colour litho)
8665423 Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, Pour Y Parvenir, The Duke Of Rutland (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: An engraving depicting a new Leicester or Dishley sheep. This breed was a result of selective

An engraving depicting a new Leicester or Dishley sheep. This breed was a result of selective breeding carried out by
5311322 An engraving depicting a new Leicester or Dishley sheep. This breed was a result of selective breeding carried out by Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) on his farm at Dishley, Leicestershire

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: BUCKINGHAM, George Villiers, Duke of (1592-1628). British politician

BUCKINGHAM, George Villiers, Duke of (1592-1628). British politician, favorite of James I and Charles I. Etching
CUL4859137 BUCKINGHAM, George Villiers, Duke of (1592-1628). British politician, favorite of James I and Charles I. Etching

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Soprano opera singer Madame Louise Therese Lemonnier as Elisabeth in Leicester by Daniel Auber

Soprano opera singer Madame Louise Therese Lemonnier as Elisabeth in Leicester by Daniel Auber
FLO4606782 Soprano opera singer Madame Louise Therese Lemonnier as Elisabeth in Leicester by Daniel Auber, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Illustration for Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho)

Illustration for Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho)
8638869 Illustration for Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho) by Grieve, Walter (1872-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: " My Lord of Leicester, rise and take up your sword)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Illustration for Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho)

Illustration for Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho)
8638862 Illustration for Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho) by Grieve, Walter (1872-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: 8627768

8627768

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Prince Rupert's Gateway, Leicester (b/w photo)

Prince Rupert's Gateway, Leicester (b/w photo)
8646278 Prince Rupert's Gateway, Leicester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Rupert's Gateway, Leicester)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: New Walk, Leicester (b/w photo)

New Walk, Leicester (b/w photo)
8646271 New Walk, Leicester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Walk, Leicester)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: The Old Gate House, Leicester (b/w photo)

The Old Gate House, Leicester (b/w photo)
8646269 The Old Gate House, Leicester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Gate House, Leicester)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Map of England, c.1900 (engraving)

Map of England, c.1900 (engraving)
532914 Map of England, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of England, including Nottingham, Leicester, Rutland, Northampton, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Norfolk, circa 1902)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester: The Crematorium (b/w photo)

Leicester: The Crematorium (b/w photo)
8658951 Leicester: The Crematorium (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crematorium)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester: St Mary's Church (b/w photo)

Leicester: St Mary's Church (b/w photo)
8658942 Leicester: St Mary's Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Mary's Church)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester: St Margaret's Church (b/w photo)

Leicester: St Margaret's Church (b/w photo)
8658941 Leicester: St Margaret's Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Margaret's Church)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester: Municipal Buildings (b/w photo)

Leicester: Municipal Buildings (b/w photo)
8658933 Leicester: Municipal Buildings (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Municipal Buildings)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester: Old Town Hall (b/w photo)

Leicester: Old Town Hall (b/w photo)
8658947 Leicester: Old Town Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Town Hall)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Famous Cricket Colours: Leicestershire (colour litho)

Famous Cricket Colours: Leicestershire (colour litho)
8668572 Famous Cricket Colours: Leicestershire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leicestershire)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: The Death Of Simon De Montfort After Being Struck On The Head By A Stone At The Siege Of Toulouse

The Death Of Simon De Montfort After Being Struck On The Head By A Stone At The Siege Of Toulouse
UIG5420783 The Death Of Simon De Montfort After Being Struck On The Head By A Stone At The Siege Of Toulouse. Simon Iv De Montfort, Seigneur De Montfort-L'amaury, 5Th Earl Of Leicester

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: 8627911

8627911

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: OS map, 1922: Flintshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire (colour litho)

OS map, 1922: Flintshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire (colour litho)
8645559 OS map, 1922: Flintshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flintshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Emphasis on the name! (b/w photo)

Emphasis on the name! (b/w photo)
8647484 Emphasis on the name! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emphasis on the name)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: The War Memorial, Leicester (b/w photo)

The War Memorial, Leicester (b/w photo)
8646266 The War Memorial, Leicester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War Memorial, Leicester)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester Pavilion, Abbey Park, Leicester (b/w photo)

Leicester Pavilion, Abbey Park, Leicester (b/w photo)
8646263 Leicester Pavilion, Abbey Park, Leicester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leicester Pavilion, Abbey Park, Leicester)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: The War Memorial, Leicester (b/w photo)

The War Memorial, Leicester (b/w photo)
8646260 The War Memorial, Leicester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War Memorial, Leicester)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester: The Pavilion, Abbey Park (b/w photo)

Leicester: The Pavilion, Abbey Park (b/w photo)
8658944 Leicester: The Pavilion, Abbey Park (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pavilion, Abbey Park)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester: The Jewry Wall (b/w photo)

Leicester: The Jewry Wall (b/w photo)
8658945 Leicester: The Jewry Wall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jewry Wall)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester: YMCA Buildings and London Road (b/w photo)

Leicester: YMCA Buildings and London Road (b/w photo)
8658937 Leicester: YMCA Buildings and London Road (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: YMCA Buildings and London Road)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester: St Mary's Gateway (b/w photo)

Leicester: St Mary's Gateway (b/w photo)
8658936 Leicester: St Mary's Gateway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Mary's Gateway)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Cricketers, 1928: W E Astill, Leicestershire (colour litho)

Cricketers, 1928: W E Astill, Leicestershire (colour litho)
8660190 Cricketers, 1928: W E Astill, Leicestershire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W E Astill, Leicestershire)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Swithland Hall, Leicester, Liberte Toute Entiere, The Earl Of Lanesborough (colour litho)

Swithland Hall, Leicester, Liberte Toute Entiere, The Earl Of Lanesborough (colour litho)
8665523 Swithland Hall, Leicester, Liberte Toute Entiere, The Earl Of Lanesborough (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swithland Hall, Leicester)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester (c1208-1265). Wood engraving c1880

Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester (c1208-1265). Wood engraving c1880
538364 Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester (c1208-1265). Wood engraving c1880.; (add.info.: De Montfort, English statesman and soldier)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Longhorn cattle owned by Sir John Harpur-Crewe, Calke Abbey. Robert Bakewell (1725-1795)

Longhorn cattle owned by Sir John Harpur-Crewe, Calke Abbey. Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) of Dishley, Leicestershire
531780 Longhorn cattle owned by Sir John Harpur-Crewe, Calke Abbey. Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) of Dishley, Leicestershire, improved the breed. Dual purpose, beef and dairy

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Dishley (New Leicester) Ram. This breed of sheep was the result of selective breeding programme by

Dishley (New Leicester) Ram. This breed of sheep was the result of selective breeding programme by Robert Bakewell
531724 Dishley (New Leicester) Ram. This breed of sheep was the result of selective breeding programme by Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) on his farm at Dishley, Leicestershire, England

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: A Trip to Leicestershire, or The Melton Mowbray Panorama, 1820; Frost Breaking Up -- Off to the Sh

A Trip to Leicestershire, or The Melton Mowbray Panorama, 1820; Frost Breaking Up -- Off to the Sh Creator: Unknown
A Trip to Leicestershire, or The Melton Mowbray Panorama, 1820; Frost Breaking Up -- Off to the Shires !, 1820. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Dance classes at Mary Linwood Girls School, Leicester, 1959

Dance classes at Mary Linwood Girls School, Leicester, 1959

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: The Littlewoods store at Haymarket, Leicester 28th April 1980

The Littlewoods store at Haymarket, Leicester 28th April 1980

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: The Hitman Roadshow came to Hinckley in early May 1989 at the Ritzy nightclub

The Hitman Roadshow came to Hinckley in early May 1989 at the Ritzy nightclub. Seven Stock, Aitken and Waterman acts came along to perform to a packed crowd

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington. 20th August 1983

Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington. 20th August 1983

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Bottles being thrown in the audience at Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington

Bottles being thrown in the audience at Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington. 20th August 1983




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Discover the rich heritage of Leicestershire, England's hidden gem in Europe. 🇬🇧 Immerse yourself in the nostalgia of the 1960s at Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, Melton Mowbray, where you can indulge in mouthwatering pork pies that have been a local tradition for decades. 🥧 Step into history at Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, built back in 1825 and admire its timeless beauty. Explore the breathtaking Buddon Wood and Kinchley Hill in Mountsorrel for an enchanting escape into nature. 🌳 Lose yourself amidst the ancient trees and soak up the tranquility that only they are offer. Uncover architectural wonders like Prestwold Hall with its intricate engravings that showcase Leicestershire's grandeur. Marvel at Trent Locks' picturesque setting south of Long Eaton as you take a leisurely stroll along its charming waterways. ⛵️ Venture to Oakham in Rutlandshire or Stanford to witness Jodocus Hondius' masterful engravings come to life before your eyes. Delve into Loughborough's vibrant culture and be amazed by their world record-breaking bell-ringing change-ringers - a true spectacle. 🔔 Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by Loughborough's resident Peregrine Falcon soaring through the skies above Captive Peregrine Falcon center – an unforgettable experience. End your journey at The Kings Mill in Castle Donington where history meets modernity seamlessly. Discover Leicestershire’s charm and create memories that will last a lifetime.