A visit to Leicester and the East Midlands affords the chance to take in everything from Roman ruins to great architecture and heritage embracing many religions, races and traditions.
The Arts and Crafts Movement was more than style; it was a way of life shared by designers, architects and clients. But what were their houses like and what kind of life did they lead?
Craft and Design: Ernest Gimson & the Arts and Crafts Movement attempts to answer these questions and explore the social and political concerns at the time.
From the Elephant Man to Richard III to Thomas Cook, Leicester's fascinating archive collections are a great place to find out about the history of the city.
Museums and galleries around Britain have been busy making some great games - here's our annual round-up of favourites to keep you busy over the holidays.
Leicester
Got a story to tell about the old days in Leicester? Do museums miss out your history? Get your past online by having a go with our simple to use Storymaker program. Follow the steps to build a feature or trail and see it online as you work.
The Leicester Chronicler
For a history of the city of Leicester and the counties of Leicestershire and Rutland visit the Leicester Chronicler - a site that doesn't just view history in terms of significant dates, battles and monarchs, but looks at the way individuals have played a part in the social development of the area.
