Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society

AGM Saturday 27th June - CANCELLED

Please note that, in the light of the national warnings concerning extreme heat and risk to health, it has been decided to cancel the AGM planned for Saturday. A notice will be issued shortly to all members and a new date will be arranged as soon as possible.

Thank you.

LRFHS Committee

The next meeting of our Leicester branch. All welcome, no need to book.

Great photo showing Clarence House where we have our Research Centre, thanks John Ghent Leicester Estate Agent !

🚋 Look at Humberstone Gate when trams ruled the road!

This bustling scene shows one of Leicester's busiest streets during the electric tram era. With trams, early motor cars, cyclists and pedestrians all sharing the road, Humberstone Gate was already becoming the commercial heart of the city.

A clue to the date lies on the right-hand side, where Clarence House, home to Wyggeston Girls' School from 1877, can be seen. The motor vehicle and tram design suggest this photograph was likely taken several decades later, probably during the 1920s.

Just imagine standing here today and comparing it to the modern Humberstone Gate.

📸 Do you think this looks closer to 1915, 1925, or even later?

IMPORTANT - due to current excessive heat, our Research Centre will be closed tomorrow (Thursday 25th and Friday (26th).

We will reopen on Wednesday 1st July at 10.30am.

Just a reminder that the Society's 2026 AGM takes place on Saturday 27th June at 2pm (Doors open at 1.30pm) at the Friends' Meeting House, 16 Queen's Road, Leicester. A copy of the agenda is in the June journal.

Following the main AGM business there will be a presentation 'Stories from the Research Service' by LRFHS Publicity Officer, Sue L.

The Archaeology of Leicester Market by Joseph Peters

Archaeological excavations at Leicester Market have uncovered over 2,000 years of history. Site Director Joseph Peters will present key discoveries from the excavation, ranging from a 4th‑century Roman coin hoard to evidence of the market’s first medieval covered building, dating to the 15th century.

Tuesday 21 July, 2pm, Leicester Guildhall

Does anyone have family members from Barrowden ?
We have been contacted by someone who is keen to pass these photographs to anyone who recognises family or who has an interest in the village. Photos taken in The Crown. It was up for sale in the 1970s when it seems it closed as a public house.

Have just found an interesting fact about the village - Marianne Mason, from the village, married Thomas Cook in March 1883 at St. Peter’s Church.

50-Years of Fieldwalking in Leicestershire by Peter Liddle

Join archaeologist Peter Liddle to mark 50-years of archaeological survey by the Leicestershire Fieldworkers and how this has helped to transform our understanding of local archaeology.

Tuesday 14 July, 2pm - 3pm, Leicester Guildhall

A great opportunity to find some postcards linked to your family history perhaps ? Usually several LRFHS members there, some with their LRFHS lanyards, so do say hello.