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A-Z of Leicester Stephen Butt

A-Z of Leicester By Stephen Butt

A-Z of Leicester by Stephen Butt


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Explore the fascinating history of Leicester in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the city's people and places.

A-Z of Leicester Summary

A-Z of Leicester: Places-People-History by Stephen Butt

The city of Leicester can boast a long and distinguished history and has been at the very heart of the country's political and economic development for over two millennia. Evidence of Roman occupation remains at the Jewry Wall and Cardinal Wolsey lies buried in Leicester Abbey, but the jewel in the city's proud historical crown was the discovery, in 2012, of the skeleton of Richard III lying beneath a car park. The city's stories can be found everywhere: from the Victorian mills and textile factories to the bustle of shopping centres and markets, in buildings, churches, parks, streets and alleyways, and in the people themselves. Local author Stephen Butt takes readers on their very own A-Z tour around the city's history, exploring its nooks and crannies, and along the way relating many a fascinating tale of the most interesting people and places. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, this new A-Z guide to Leicester's history will appeal to residents and visitors alike.

About Stephen Butt

Stephen Butt is a well-known local historian. After a career with the BBC, he now enjoys writing and research, with over twenty books in print combining local history with an interest in photography. Stephen's first degree was in Psychology and his MA degree is in English Local History. He has served as Hon Secretary of the Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society.

Additional information

GOR010722810
9781445664781
144566478X
A-Z of Leicester: Places-People-History by Stephen Butt
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Amberley Publishing
20170515
96
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