Trench, a Social History Mapping Project, c1901-21

The Wyvern of Leicester... lost in history! However, if you look, the Wyvern can be seen in many places around the City. The 'Coat of Arms' were confirmed in 1619 by a Heraldic Visitation; a tour of inspection by the 'Kings of Arms'. Its association is believed to... 1 / 4

This year, Leicester and #Leicestershire are celebrating some incredible #historic anniversaries, from the opening of Leicester's Town Hall to the Parliament of Bats 600 years ago. And the 100th birthday of a #Leicester icon. Read our blog for more! ow.ly/LZL650Ymr08

If you're still looking for the perfect place for a #Valentine Meal, here are 10 picks in #Leicester that you might want to try (and we can vouch for them all!) You can find all the info at the link below. visitleicester.info/valentines/ #food #tastetheplace #foodie

The perfect family day out on the @GCRGreat Central Railway, come and meet Paddington in a magical journey through the Leicestershire countryside. Book your seat here! ow.ly/m3eW50Y9erB #FamilyDayOut #GreatCentralRailway #Leicestershire #PaddingtonBear #MeetPaddington

@ypreswoman And to you Sandra 😃

Leicester trams #FWW Memorial Yesterday, I went to the Leicester Transport Heritage Trust @Leicesterbus 1904 Tram shed & talked trams, buses and archives With Chris, one of the directors... for me, with the idea of mapping some stories See what they do ltht.org.uk

@QMGS191418 "Who put you in charge" 😃

Put that light out!!!!!

@TerryWhenham @SteveJChambers Thousands in the IWM. They will never be published because they charge too much 110 years on. Only a few dedicated souls will see them on the website.

Another successful day showing off my mapping of men of Leicester and the 4th Bn Leic. R. At Leicester Saturday Heritage Fair Put on by John @DocMediaCentre John's 9th my 4th Inc. One presentation talk. A great day

Another successful day showing off my mapping of men of Leicester and the 4th Bn Leic. R. At Leicester Saturday Heritage Fair Put on by John @DocMediaCentre John's 9th my 4th Inc. One presentation talk. A great day

#OnThisDay, 2 October 1452, Richard III was born at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire. Members of @rsociety_iii joined us this morning to pray and lay a wreath by his Tomb. #RichardIII #History #BritishHistory #LeicesterCathedral #Plantagenet #RoyalHistory #WreathLaying

Today it was my privilege to be present at the burial of Lt James Grant Allan, LCpl Gordon McPherson and 6 unidentified soldiers killed in 1915 at Loos. Superb work by the @CWGC & the @wardetectives #archaeology #veterans #firstworldwar

@richardhosgood @AndyJMAdams @CWGC @wardetectives Funny, I've just fallen across this post of the two, now named and reburied, #FWW soldiers Allen and McPherson... I've just this moment finished watching a recording of this very story, on BBC Breakfast program c.6:30am Great work by the organisations involved.

Coming to Abbey Pumping Station this weekend is a fantastic Food and Craft Fair. Come along this Saturday and Sunday for tasty treats, artisan designs and a great day out. #FoodAndCraftFair #LeicesterEvents #ArtisanMarket #LocalProducers #CraftLovers

Talk re: 46 NM Division (Territorials) at Hohenzollern Redoubt Oct 1915 #WW1 Saturday, 26 July @ARWMP Open day at All Saints Church, Leicester Given by Robin Jenkins Local Historian &ex lead Leicestershire Records Office #Nottingham #Derby #Lincoln #Stafford #Leicester

Pte Jack Reynolds died 1918. Biggleswade Cemetery.

Joe Eaton, Staffordshire Yeomanry.

@QMGS191418 Too right and thanks again

@TrenchFrontLine Yes……Musician…..maybe a cadet……but still a great postcard

Superb photo: Best card in my collection

It was like looking in the fridge for my last beer... you know it's there, but...

Has anyone who follows @HistoryTigers Leicester Tigers History any idea what other platform they now post on. It seems they haven't posted on 'X' since January Help and ideas appreciated.

@TJGodden @HistoryTigers Thank you. Great call... only noticed the last date.. 😬

@TrenchFrontLine @HistoryTigers Look at their pinned post. 👍🏻