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Glorious summer of Richard III events in Leicester
University of Leicester involved in activities and talks organised by Leicester City Council this summer
From Roman to Late Medieval: one and a half millennia of Leicester history
A public lecture on 1 October will encompass 1,500 years of Leicester’s history – including certain recent developments.
When the Olympic Games were held at the University of Leicester (no, honestly)
University plans to recreate forgotten Victorian event.
Paul McCartney and the 1968 Leicester Arts Festival
It was 20 years ago today... well, actually it was 44 years ago today that a Beatle was roped into helping launch the University of Leicester's grand arts festival. Full story and pics!
Abbey Park info panels draw on University’s archaeological research
A series of information panels, based on work carried out by University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) have been installed around the remains of Leicester’s Medieval Abbey.
