The Networks Project: people, groups and societies involved in researching Leicestershire’s and Rutland’s past.
NETWORKS PROJECT GROUPS CONTACT DETAILS
Ashby de la Zouch Museum Contacts: Robert Jones, Trustee and Wendy Freer, Chairman and Co-ordinator of Learning and Engagement Robert Jones Tel. no. 01530 414363, E-mail [email protected] Wendy Freer E-mail [email protected] Website: www.ashbydelazouchmuseum.gov.uk
At Risk War Memorials Project, Leicester City, County & Rutland Contact: Denis Kenyon, Chancel (rear of) All Saints' Church, Highcross Street, Leicester LE1 1PH Tel. no. 07834 324 352; E-mail [email protected]
Aucott, Shirley Author of local women’s history books and articles Tel. no. 0116 287 1810
Bagworth Historical Society Contact: Bob Austin, Secretary E-mail [email protected]
Barkby Local History Group Contact: Nick Fathers, Chairman 136 Leicester Road, Thurcaston, Leics. LE7 7JJ Tel. no. 0116 236 3739, E-mail [email protected] Website: to be advised
Billesdon Local History Group Contact: Mel Vlaeminke, Chair E-mail [email protected]
Birstall & District Local History Society Contact: Mrs Adrienne Topley, Secretary Tel. no. 0116 292 8214, E-mail [email protected]
Blaby Heritage & Museum Society Contact: Shirley Smith, Chairman. E-mail: [email protected]
Bottesford Community Heritage Project Contact: Dr Neil Fortey, Project Coordinator Tel. no. 01949 843320, E-mail [email protected] Website: www.bottesfordhistory.org.uk
Bottesford Local History Society Contact: Dr Neil Fortey, Chairman Tel. no. 01949 843320, E-mail [email protected]
Bradgate Books
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The Networks Project: people, groups and societies involved in researching Leicestershire’s and Rutland’s past.
Local history publications Contact through www.lihs.org.uk/bradgate.html
Broughton Astley Heritage Society Contact Robert Wrathall, Secretary 9 New Inn Close, Broughton Astley, Leicester LE9 6SU Tel. no. 01455 285366, E-mail [email protected]
Burbage Heritage Group Contact: Sylvia Whitworth, 121 Church Street, Burbage, Leics LE10 2DB. E-mail: [email protected]
Charley Heritage Group Contact: Maureen Havers, Chairman Hillside Bungalow, Abbey Road, Charley, Nr Coalville LE67 4UA Website: www.charleyheritage.org.uk – with E-mail link
Charnwood U3A Archaeology Group Marilyn Palmer, Group Leader Tel. no. 0116 231 4657, E-mail [email protected]
Coleorton Heritage Group Contact: Susie Dargue, Chairperson E-mail [email protected]
Countesthorpe and Foston Heritage Group Contact: Dr Michael Thompson, Secretary 29 Peatling Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5RD E-mail [email protected] For more information on the Group, see Countesthorpe Parish Council website
Desford and District Local History Society, Contact: Angela Thomas, Secretary, 8 Oxford Street, Desford Leics LE9 9JN. Tel. no 01455 822934. E-mail [email protected] Website: see www.leicestershirevillages.com
Diseworth History Society Contact: Nikki Hening, Diseworth History Centre Tel. no. 01332 853647 E-mail [email protected]
Earl Shilton and District Local History Group Contacts: David Herbert, Chairman and Linda Bent, Secretary David Herbert, 21 Oakdale Road, Earl Shilton, Leicester LE9 7HX, E-mail [email protected] Linda Bent, 51 Belle Vue Road, Earl Shilton, Leicester LE9 7PA, E-mail [email protected]
Earl Shilton to Waterloo Historical Group Contact: Paul Seaton, 76 Roehampton Drive, Wigston, Leicester LE18 1HU.
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The Networks Project: people, groups and societies involved in researching Leicestershire’s and Rutland’s past.
Tel. no. 07969 387 914. E-mail: [email protected]
East Leake & District Local History Society Contact: Keith Hodgkinson, Chairman 2 Twentylands Drive, East Leake, LE12 6LH, Tel. no. 01509 853246 E-mail [email protected] Website: eastleake-history.org.uk
East Midlands Oral History Archive Contact: Colin Hyde, Manager Centre for Urban History, University of Leicester LE1 7RH, Tel. no 0116 252 5065 E-mail [email protected] Websites: www.le.ac.uk/emoha/
Dialect in the East Midlands http://www.le.ac.uk/emoha/community/dialect/home.html Village Voices: http://www.leics.gov.uk/index/environment/naturalenvironment/heritagewardens/ heritagewardens_project/vilagevoices.htm My Leicestershire History http://www.myleicestershire.org.uk/ Manufacturing Pasts http://www2.le.ac.uk/library/manufacturingpasts
Evington History and Heritage Group Contact: Chris Hossack, 125 Spencefield Lane, Evington, Leicester LE5 6GG. Tel. no. 0116 241 5153. E-mail: [email protected]
Fieldworkers, see Leicestershire Fieldworkers
Fleckney History Group Contact: Betty Morley, Secretary 38 Victoria Street, Fleckney, Leics LE8 8AZ, E-mail [email protected]
Friends of Donington le Heath Manor House Contacts: Jennifer Holloway, Chair and Michael Arkle, Secretary Jennifer Holloway E-mail [email protected] Michael Arkle E-mail [email protected] Website: http://www.dlhmanorfriends.co.uk/
Friends of Gracedieu, The Contact: Ann Petty, Publication Officer 174 Leicester Road, Whitwick, Coalville, LE67 5JG, E-mail [email protected] Website: http://www.gracedieupriory.org.uk
Friends of Leicester and Leicestershire Museums Contact: Kate Skoczylas, Chair Tel. no 0116 210 4143 (H), 0116 270 6974 (W) E-mail [email protected]
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The Networks Project: people, groups and societies involved in researching Leicestershire’s and Rutland’s past.
Great Bowden Historical Society Contact: Mrs Nora Groome, Secretary 14 Langton Road, Great Bowden, Market Harborough, Leics LE16 7EZ Tel. no. 01858 464873 E-mail [email protected]
Great Central Railway Contact: Kate Tilley, Marketing Manager Great Central Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 1RW Tel. no 01509 632323 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.gcrailway.co.uk
Hallaton Museum Contact: Carol Kirby, Chair 32 Churchgate, Hallaton, Market Harborough, LE16 8TY E-mail [email protected] Website:leicestershirevillages.com/hallaton
Heart of Albion (Leicestershire local history publications) Contact: Bob Trubshaw, Managing Editor 113 High Street, Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1RF Tel. no. 01672 539077 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.hoap.co.uk
Helion & Company Ltd. Contact: Duncan Rogers, 26 Willow Road, Solihull, West Midlands B91 1UE. Tel. no. 0121 705 3393. E-mail; [email protected]
Hinckley & District Museum ([incorporating Hinckley Local History Group] Contact: Phillip Lindley, Secretary Hinckley & District Museum, Framework Knitters’ Cottages, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley LE10 1QU Tel. no 01455 251218 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk
Hinckley Search Society (metal detectors) Contact: John Caluori E-mail [email protected] (note underscore between first & surname)
Historic and Natural Environment – see Leicestershire County Council
Historical Society, Nuneaton Branch, see 'Nuneaton'
Holyoak, Dr Vince 1 The Leys, Countesthorpe, Leicester LE8 5PJ. Website: http://www.leicesterinww2.com
Kibworth History Society Contact: Norman Harrison, Chairman 6 The Tithings, Kibworth LE8 0PU Tel. no. 0116 279 6171 E-mail [email protected]
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The Networks Project: people, groups and societies involved in researching Leicestershire’s and Rutland’s past.
Website: www.kibworth.org
Kirby Muxloe Local History Group Contact: Valerie Knott, Secretary. E-mail [email protected]
Langham Village History Group Contact: Hon. Secretary, 16 Orchard Road, Langham, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7JP E-mail [email protected] Website: http://www.LanghaminRutland.org.uk
Leicester Cathedral Contacts: Claire Recordon, Marketing and Development Officer and Irene Turlington, Cathedral Volunteer and Historian St Martin’s House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester LE1 5PZ Tel. no. 0116 261 5368 E-mails [email protected] and [email protected] Website: www.leicestercathedral.org
Leicester City, County & Rutland At Risk War Memorials Project, see 'At Risk'
Leicester City Council Parks Services Contact: Park Officer (Area 1) Park House, Abbey Park, Abbey Park Road, Leicester City Council LE4 5AQ Tel. no 0116 233 3024 Website: www.leicester.gov.uk/parks
Leicester City Transport Heritage Trust Contact: Mike Greenwood, 11 Elliott Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester LE3 3FA Tel. nos. 0116 239 3996 or 07718 540 126. E-mail: [email protected]
Leicester Civic Society (protection, enhancement and promotion of the historic and natural environments of the city of Leicester) Contact: Stuart Bailey, Chairman 48 Meadow Avenue, Loughborough, LE11 1JT Tel. no. 01509 520904, Mob 07899 708465 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.leicestercivicsociety.org.uk
Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society Contact: Stephen Butt, Hon. Secretary Tel. no. 07805 459764 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.le.ac.uk/lahs
Leicestershire County Council (Historic & Natural Environment) Contact: Liz Blood, Heritage Engagement, War Memorials E-mail [email protected]
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The Networks Project: people, groups and societies involved in researching Leicestershire’s and Rutland’s past.
Leicestershire County Council (Historic and Natural Environment) Contact: Helen Wells, Historic Environment Record Officer (archaeology and historic buildings etc.) Tel. no. 0116 305 8323 E-mail [email protected] Website: http://www.leics.gov.uk/historic_environment_record
Leicestershire Fieldworkers Contact: Kathy Elkin, Website and Publications 37 Church Road, Nailstone, Nuneaton, CV13 0QH Tel. no. 01530 263988 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.leicsfieldworkers.co.uk
Leicestershire Industrial History Society Contact: David Lyne, Secretary 10 Somerville Road, LE3 2ET Tel. no. 0116 2919606 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.LIHS.org.uk
Leicestershire Victoria County History Trust Contacts: Dr Pam Fisher, Volunteer Coordinator and Dr Julie Attard, Trust Secretary 5 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR Dr Fisher Tel. no. 0116 252 5722, Dr Attard Tel. no. 0116 252 5946 E-mail [email protected] Websites: www.leicestershirehistory.co.uk and www.victoriacountyhistory.ac.uk/leicestershire
Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society Contact: Peter Cousins, Chairman Tel. no. 0116 292 9234, E-mail [email protected] Website: www.lrfhs.org.uk
Leicestershire and Rutland Gardens Trust: Research Group Contact: Sue Blaxland, Secretary 3 Vicarage Close, Syston, Leicester LE7 1HE Method of contact via website www.lrgt.org
Leicestershire & Rutland Heritage Forum Contacts: Janet Slatter, Chairman and Phillip Lindley, Membership Secretary/Treasurer Janet Slatter E-mail [email protected] Phillip Lindley E-mail [email protected] Website: www.lrhf.org.uk
Leicestershire & Rutland Western Front Association (WFA) Contact: Dr John Sutton, Branch Chairman. E-mail: [email protected]
Liddle, Peter, former County Archaeologist, Freelance Lecturer Tel. no. 0116 221 4508, mobile 07842 120 817 E-mail [email protected]
Long Whatton History Society
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The Networks Project: people, groups and societies involved in researching Leicestershire’s and Rutland’s past.
Contact: Geoff Smith, Secretary 47 West End, Long Whatton, Loughborough, Leics LE12 5DW E-mail [email protected] Website: leicestershirevillages.com/longwhatton, Long Whatton History Society
Loughborough Archaeological & Historical Society Secretary: [email protected] Website: www.loughboroughpastandpresent.org
Loughborough Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum Contact: Mr Mel Gould, Chairman E-mail [email protected], Website: www.loughborough-rollofhonour.com/ and www.loughboroughcarillon.com/
Loughborough Coin and Search Society Contact: John Maloney, Detecting Liaison Officer 2 Margam Close, Heathley Park, Leicester LE3 9EU, E-mail [email protected] Website: www.lcss.org.uk
Loughborough History and Heritage Network Contact: Alison Mott, Dept of Politics, History and International Relations, Loughborough University, Leicestershire LE11 3TU. Tel. no. 01509 228 174. E-mail: [email protected]
Lutterworth History Group Contact: Lynda Hill, Tel. no. 01455 556498, E-mail [email protected] No meetings at present; just small research team and publications
Lyddington Manor History Society Contact: Dr Rosemary Canadine, Chairman and Lyddington Archaeological Warden The Manor House, 22 Main Street, Lyddington, Rutland LE15 9LT Website: www.lyddingtonhistory.org.uk
Market Harborough Historical Society, The Contact: Dr Len Holden, Secretary 6 Victoria Avenue, Market Harborough, LE16 7BQ Tel. no. 01858 446067, E-mail [email protected] Website@ www.marketharboroughhistoricalsociety.org
Melton & Belvoir Search Society (metal detectors) Contact: Mr D.J. Wells, Secretary E-mail [email protected]
Mountsorrel Railway Project Contact: Robert Turlington, Coordinator Robert Turlington, Co-ordinator, 2 Laithwaite Close, Leicester LE4 1BX Tel. no. 0116 239 6742 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.mountsorrelrailway.org.uk
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The Networks Project: people, groups and societies involved in researching Leicestershire’s and Rutland’s past.
Mowsley Heritage Society Contact: John Lacey, Sycamore House, Saddington Rd, Mowsley, Lutterworth, Leics. LE17 6NY Tel. no. 0116 240 2386. E-mail johnnvine@bti nternet.com
Nailstone Local History Group Contact: Kathy Elkin, Coordinator 37 Church Road, Nailstone, Nuneaton CV13 0QH Tel. no. 01530 263988, E-mail [email protected] Website: further information on leicestershirevillages.com
Nuneaton branch of the Historical Association Contact: David Paterson 6 Fox Avenue, Nuneaton, Warwicks CV10 0DJ Tel. no. 02476 329802 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.history.org.uk see Branches David Paterson speaker on King Edward VI School, Nuneaton
Portable Antiquities Scheme Contact: Wendy Scott MA, AMA Finds Liaison Officer Leicester, Leics. & Rutland Tel no. 0116 305 8325 Fax 0116 305 7965 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.finds.org.uk
Project Gargoyle Contact: Bob Trubshaw, Volunteer Co-ordinator E-mail [email protected] Website: www.leics.gov.uk/gargoyle
Quorn Village On-line Museum Contact: Sue Templeman Tel. no. 01509 412112 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.quornmuseum.com
Ratby Local History Group Contact: Doug Harwood, E-mail [email protected] Website: leicestershirevillages.com then Ratby Local History Group
Record Office for Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Long Street, Wigston Magna, Leicestershire LE18 2AH Tel. no. 0116 257 1018 E-mail [email protected] Website: http://www.leics.gov.uk/index/community/museums/record_office.htm
Re-enactors Wulfingas 450-550AD Society (Anglo-Saxon period, burials, plays, crafts) Contact: Richard Knox, Tel. no. 01509 880769 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.wulfingas.co.uk Batavi Juniores Britanniciani (4thC Roman army, weapons, costume, cookery) Contact: Nick Marshall E-mail [email protected]
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The Networks Project: people, groups and societies involved in researching Leicestershire’s and Rutland’s past.
The Bluejackets (Royal Navy 1879-1919 uniform, weapons, displays, talks) Contact: Nick Marshall E-mail [email protected] The Chatelaines (civilian Bluejackets, the wealthy and their servants from 1880s, croquet, picnicking, afternoon tea, fashion, general perambulation) Contact: Nick Marshall E-mail [email protected] Circa 1265 (Barons’ Revolt/Simon de Montfort, medieval household, life of a castle, archery & combat, arming the knight, mummers play, medieval music) Contact: Manda Kemp Tel. no. 01509 880769 E-mail [email protected] www.facebook.com/circa1265 Behind Enemy Lines (auxiliary forces/British Resistance in 1940. Weapons, unarmed combat, talks, show & tell) Contact: Nick Marshall E-mail [email protected]
Richard III Society, Leicestershire Branch Contact: Sally Henshaw, Secretary, 28 Lyncroft Leys, Scraptoft, Leicester LE7 9UW. E-mail: [email protected]
Rothley Heritage Trust Contact: Terry Sheppard, Chairman 40 Fowke Street, Rothley, Leicester LE7 7PJ Tel. no. 0116 230 2931 E-mail [email protected]
Royal Leicestershire Regiment Museum Contact: Col. F.A.H. Swallow, OBE (Secretary to the Museum Trustees) Royal Tigers’ Association, TA Centre, Ulverscroft Road, Leicester LE4 6BY E-mail [email protected] Website: www.royalleicestershireregiment.org.uk
Shepshed History Society Contact: Mrs Marjorie Schulz, Secretary 39 Griffin Close, Shepshed, Leics LE12 9QQ Tel. no. 01509 507815 E-mail [email protected]
Sir John Moore Foundation (Victorian Schoolroom Museum, functions) Contact: Deana Wildgoose Top Street, Appleby Magna, Derbys DE12 7AH Tel. no. 01530 273629, Mob 07974 260453, E-mail [email protected] Website: www.sirjohnmoore.org.uk
Swannington Heritage Trust Contact: Bis, Mr R. Bisgrove, Oak View Corner, 2 Batsons Court, Top Road, Griffydam, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 8HX. Tel. no. 01530 222 833. E-mail: [email protected]
Syston Local History Group Contact: Clive Iliffe, Secretary 11 Pine Drive, Syston, LE7 2PZ Tel. no. 0116 260 9081 E-mail [email protected] List issued 15/4/2013, updated 21/12/2015. For corrections or additions please contact Matthew Beamish [email protected].
The Networks Project: people, groups and societies involved in researching Leicestershire’s and Rutland’s past.
Thurcaston & Cropston Local History Society Contact: The Secretary, tel. no. 0116 236 7365, E-mail [email protected] Website: http://www.leicestershirevillages.com/cropston/localhistorysociety.html
Tilton & District History Group Paul Herrington, The Old School, Tilton, Leicester, LE7 9LF; Tel. No. 0116 259 7361 e-mail: [email protected]
University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) Contacts: Richard Buckley or Patrick Clay, Directors Archaeological Services (ULAS), University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH Tel. no. 0116 252 2848, E-mail [email protected] Website: www.le.ac.uk/ulas
University of Leicester, Centre for English Local History Contact: Professor Keith Snell, Director, School of History, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH. Tel. no. 0116 252 2587. E-mails: Lucy Byrne on [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.le.ac.uk/elh
University of Leicester, School of Archaeology and Ancient History Contact: Oliver Harris, Lecturer in Archaeology, School of Arch. and AH University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH E-mail [email protected], Website: http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/archaeology
WEA (adult education, History, Local History, Archaeology etc.) Contact: Mike Wilson, Course Organiser for Leics. (existing courses, new courses, new tutors) WEA, Quest House, Woodgate Chambers, Woodgate, Loughborough, LE12 2TZ Tel. no. 01509 26 86 36 ir 07825 934105, E-mail [email protected] Websites: http://www.wea.org.uk/ and http://leicesterwea.com/ and http://leicestershirewea.wordpress.com/
Victoria County History Trust – see Leicestershire VCHT
Victorian Society, Leicester Group To be updated
Western Front Association (WFA) see Leicestershire & Rutland WFA
Whitwick Historical Group Contact: Janice Bailey, Honorary Secretary c/o The Old Station, North Street, Whitwick, Leics LE67 5HA Tel. no. 01509 556793, E-mail [email protected] Website: www.whitwickhistoricalgroup.org.uk
Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
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Contact: Mr P. Knight, Director/tour guide E-mail wigstonfwkmuseum@li ve.co.uk Website: details to come
Wigston Historical Society Contact: Mike Forryan, Chairman 21 Blakesley Road, Wigston, LE19 3WD Tel. Mob 07711 083227 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.wigstonhistoricalsociety.co.uk
Wolds Historical Society Contact: Ivor Perry, Chairman 12 Clay Street, Wymeswold, Loughborough LE12 6TY Tel. no. 01509 880528 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.hoap.co.uk/who/
Woodhouse and Woodhouse Eaves Local History Group Contacts: Brian Axon, Chairman and Maureen Axon, Secretary Tel. no. 01509 890788, E-mail [email protected] Website: leicestershirevillages.com/woodhouseeaves/virtual-museum
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