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24 Hour Museum - Museum & gallery heritage guides

July 25 2008

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City trails

Lifting the lid on heritage in Leicester and beyond - our city trails take you through some of the hidden gems of Leicester's heritage

Exploring Leicester's Architecture - The Wakerley Trail

Former Mayor of Leicester, Arthur Wakeley, had a vision of quality, affordable housing and sustainable communities way back, before the first world war. See how it lives on in the streets of Leicester today in this trail.

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 Shows a picture of an ornate redbrick building

From police stations to terraces, Wakerley's work is one of the faces of Leicester.

Richard III Trail - Shows a picture of Leicester Cathedral.

On The Trail Of Richard III In Leicester

King Richard III was a regular visitor to Leicester, and spent his last days here before his death at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.

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 Exploring Leicesters Architecture - The Goddard Trail. Shows a detail photo of the decorative top storey of the Cook building

Exploring Leicester's Architecture - The Goddard Trail

Get to grips with the Goddards and find the key to all sorts of architectural styles in this informative trail round Leicester.

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 local history - get involved!

Get Involved!

Your story might be about everyday life – anything from working in a factory to experiences of immigration and getting used to living and working in a new country or city.

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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.

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