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History and heritage
Research your family history and find out about visiting the records office and museums in Leicestershire
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Century of Stories
Everyone has a connection to the First World War, what's yours?
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Museums in Leicestershire
Our museums and visitor information
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The Record Office
Visit the Record Office website for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland
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Researching your family history
How to research your family history and learn about making your family tree
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Melton Carnegie Museum
Melton Carnegie Museum offers educational services for visitors and we invite schools and groups to contact us to plan a visit to the museum.
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Bosworth Battlefield
Discover more about King Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth 1485, a major turning point in English history, at the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and country park.
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The 1620s House and Garden
See the beautifully restored period rooms and talk to our volunteers about the history of the house, its connection to the Gunpowder Plot, and life in the 1620s. Set in beautiful 17th century style gardens with labelled plants and flowers, an orchard, herb gardens and a maze. Previously known as Donington Le Heath Manor House.
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Century Theatre
Britain’s oldest surviving travelling theatre. Renovated and reassembled on a purpose-built site at the former Snibston Colliery, it re-opened in 1997 and continues to be a unique and special venue providing high quality performances, shows, live music and films.
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Historic Environment Record
The Historic Environment Record (HER) is the most complete record of archaeological remains and historic buildings in Leicestershire and Rutland. It covers from prehistoric times to the present day.
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The Green Plaque Awards
The Leicestershire County Council Green Plaque Awards are awarded to people and places in and around the county, nominated by you.
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Open Museum
Museum collections and displays, delivered to communities and venues
News
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Green plaque awards open for nominations
Nominations close on 23 December
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Green Plaque unveiled in Loughborough in honour of suffragette sisters
The sisters also served as nurses during the First World War
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Ladybird Books in the spotlight at Charnwood Museum
The rich history of Ladybird Books in Loughborough and their connection to the generations of people who love them, will be explored at an exciting free event at Charnwood Museum.