Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
@leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social
Established in 1855 to promote the study of Leicestershire's archaeology and history, we organise lectures, research, and various publications.
Tonight! Everyone is welcome - and it’s free!
Next lecture: 13 November 19.30 in Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University. Free entry.
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
The Roman Small Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Tonight! Everyone is welcome - and it’s free!
Coming on Thursday….
Next lecture: 13 November 19.30 in Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University. Free entry.
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
The Roman Small Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Coming on Thursday….
Reposted by Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
NEW ONLINE LAHS BLOG
In the latest LAHS online blog, LAHS Vice President Robert Hartley explores the local connections of the ‘Father of Railways’ in George Stephenson and Leicestershire.
Read here:
lahs.org.uk/blog/george-...
In the latest LAHS online blog, LAHS Vice President Robert Hartley explores the local connections of the ‘Father of Railways’ in George Stephenson and Leicestershire.
Read here:
lahs.org.uk/blog/george-...
George Stephenson and Leicestershire - a new look at the story of a ‘Great Man’ - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
NEW ONLINE LAHS BLOG
In the latest LAHS online blog, LAHS Vice President Robert Hartley explores the local connections of the ‘Father of Railways’ in George Stephenson and Leicestershire.
Read here:
lahs.org.uk/blog/george-...
In the latest LAHS online blog, LAHS Vice President Robert Hartley explores the local connections of the ‘Father of Railways’ in George Stephenson and Leicestershire.
Read here:
lahs.org.uk/blog/george-...
Reposted by Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
Next lecture: 13 November 19.30 in Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University. Free entry.
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
The Roman Small Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Next lecture: 13 November 19.30 in Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University. Free entry.
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
Next lecture: 13 November 19.30 in Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University. Free entry.
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
The Roman Small Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Next lecture: 13 November 19.30 in Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University. Free entry.
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
Next lecture: 13 November 19.30 in Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University. Free entry.
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
The Roman Small Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Next lecture: 13 November 19.30 in Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University. Free entry.
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
NEW ONLINE LAHS BLOG
In the latest LAHS online blog, LAHS Vice President Robert Hartley explores the local connections of the ‘Father of Railways’ in George Stephenson and Leicestershire.
Read here:
lahs.org.uk/blog/george-...
In the latest LAHS online blog, LAHS Vice President Robert Hartley explores the local connections of the ‘Father of Railways’ in George Stephenson and Leicestershire.
Read here:
lahs.org.uk/blog/george-...
George Stephenson and Leicestershire - a new look at the story of a ‘Great Man’ - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
NEW ONLINE LAHS BLOG
In the latest LAHS online blog, LAHS Vice President Robert Hartley explores the local connections of the ‘Father of Railways’ in George Stephenson and Leicestershire.
Read here:
lahs.org.uk/blog/george-...
In the latest LAHS online blog, LAHS Vice President Robert Hartley explores the local connections of the ‘Father of Railways’ in George Stephenson and Leicestershire.
Read here:
lahs.org.uk/blog/george-...
TONIGHT!
Next lecture: Cynthia Brown will talk on Edwardian Leicester.
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
Edwardian Leicester - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
TONIGHT!
Reposted by Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
Next lecture: Cynthia Brown will talk on Edwardian Leicester.
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
Edwardian Leicester - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Next lecture: Cynthia Brown will talk on Edwardian Leicester.
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
Next lecture: Cynthia Brown will talk on Edwardian Leicester.
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
Edwardian Leicester - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Next lecture: Cynthia Brown will talk on Edwardian Leicester.
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
Edwardian Leicester - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Next lecture: Cynthia Brown will talk on Edwardian Leicester.
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
The new season of lectures commences on 25 September with the Scarborough Lecture on Medieval History
Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'
7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.
Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...
Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'
7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.
Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...
Scarborough Lecture: The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
September 25, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Tomorrow!
The new season of lectures commences on 25 September with the Scarborough Lecture on Medieval History
Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'
7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.
Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...
Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'
7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.
Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...
Scarborough Lecture: The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Tomorrow!
Reposted by Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
The new season of lectures commences on 25 September with the Scarborough Lecture on Medieval History
Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'
7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.
Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...
Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'
7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.
Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...
Scarborough Lecture: The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The new season of lectures commences on 25 September with the Scarborough Lecture on Medieval History
Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'
7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.
Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...
Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'
7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.
Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...
The new season of lectures commences on 25 September with the Scarborough Lecture on Medieval History
Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'
7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.
Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...
Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'
7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.
Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...
Scarborough Lecture: The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The new season of lectures commences on 25 September with the Scarborough Lecture on Medieval History
Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'
7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.
Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...
Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'
7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.
Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...
It’s today! Hope to see you there.
It's the launch of the Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology with the LAHS History Fair - Saturday 5 July 10-4 at the wonderful Oakham Castle and Oakham Museum. A family day out.
July 5, 2025 at 6:10 AM
It’s today! Hope to see you there.
It’s tomorrow!
It's the launch of the Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology with the LAHS History Fair - Saturday 5 July 10-4 at the wonderful Oakham Castle and Oakham Museum. A family day out.
July 4, 2025 at 5:55 AM
It’s tomorrow!
Reposted by Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
It's the launch of the Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology with the LAHS History Fair - Saturday 5 July 10-4 at the wonderful Oakham Castle and Oakham Museum. A family day out.
June 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It's the launch of the Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology with the LAHS History Fair - Saturday 5 July 10-4 at the wonderful Oakham Castle and Oakham Museum. A family day out.
Blog time - Steve Marquis explores this through the life of Leicestershire’s very own highwayman, George Davenport of Wigston.
lahs.org.uk/blog/leicest...
lahs.org.uk/blog/leicest...
Leicestershire’s Notorious Outlaws: George Davenport - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
June 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Blog time - Steve Marquis explores this through the life of Leicestershire’s very own highwayman, George Davenport of Wigston.
lahs.org.uk/blog/leicest...
lahs.org.uk/blog/leicest...
A LAHS blog by Dave Postles on the 18th century malting trade at Wymeswold.
lahs.org.uk/blog/an-insight-into-the-late-18th-century-wymeswold-malting-trade
lahs.org.uk/blog/an-insight-into-the-late-18th-century-wymeswold-malting-trade
An Insight into the late 18th Century Wymeswold Malting Trade - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
June 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
A LAHS blog by Dave Postles on the 18th century malting trade at Wymeswold.
lahs.org.uk/blog/an-insight-into-the-late-18th-century-wymeswold-malting-trade
lahs.org.uk/blog/an-insight-into-the-late-18th-century-wymeswold-malting-trade
It's the launch of the Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology with the LAHS History Fair - Saturday 5 July 10-4 at the wonderful Oakham Castle and Oakham Museum. A family day out.
June 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It's the launch of the Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology with the LAHS History Fair - Saturday 5 July 10-4 at the wonderful Oakham Castle and Oakham Museum. A family day out.
Reposted by Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
We are looking forward to the @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social History Fair 2025 which is being held in the grounds of Oakham Castle on Saturday, 5th July from 10 am to 4 pm. Please come and join us!
Details at lahs.org.uk/events/lahs-...
Details at lahs.org.uk/events/lahs-...
LAHS History Fair 2025 - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
June 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We are looking forward to the @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social History Fair 2025 which is being held in the grounds of Oakham Castle on Saturday, 5th July from 10 am to 4 pm. Please come and join us!
Details at lahs.org.uk/events/lahs-...
Details at lahs.org.uk/events/lahs-...
Leicester City, County & Rutland At Risk War Memorials Project is a voluntary group dedicated to the preservation of war memorials located in now-threatened buildings. They are raising funds to restore some of these memorials. See below for more info
www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-re...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-re...
Donate to Help Us Refurbish Our Memorial Display Stands : ARWMP, organised by Thomas Bowers
The Leicester City, County & Rutland At Risk War Memorials Project… Thomas Bowers needs your support for Help Us Refurbish Our Memorial Display Stands : ARWMP
www.gofundme.com
June 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Leicester City, County & Rutland At Risk War Memorials Project is a voluntary group dedicated to the preservation of war memorials located in now-threatened buildings. They are raising funds to restore some of these memorials. See below for more info
www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-re...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-re...
Reposted by Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
Final lecture of the season is on 22 May 2025 at 7.30pm. Mike Burton will talk on 'The Pilgrim's Way'.
We are also going on tour - this talk will be held at the lovely Gaulby Church, Leics.
lahs.org.uk/events/the-p...
We are also going on tour - this talk will be held at the lovely Gaulby Church, Leics.
lahs.org.uk/events/the-p...
The Pilgrims’ Way - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
April 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Final lecture of the season is on 22 May 2025 at 7.30pm. Mike Burton will talk on 'The Pilgrim's Way'.
We are also going on tour - this talk will be held at the lovely Gaulby Church, Leics.
lahs.org.uk/events/the-p...
We are also going on tour - this talk will be held at the lovely Gaulby Church, Leics.
lahs.org.uk/events/the-p...
Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates.
Have a lovely day of rest and leisure, whether you are having a quiet day at home or a busy day with others.
[Shaft of an Anglo-Saxon cross from Rothley. The arms are missing.]
Have a lovely day of rest and leisure, whether you are having a quiet day at home or a busy day with others.
[Shaft of an Anglo-Saxon cross from Rothley. The arms are missing.]
April 20, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates.
Have a lovely day of rest and leisure, whether you are having a quiet day at home or a busy day with others.
[Shaft of an Anglo-Saxon cross from Rothley. The arms are missing.]
Have a lovely day of rest and leisure, whether you are having a quiet day at home or a busy day with others.
[Shaft of an Anglo-Saxon cross from Rothley. The arms are missing.]