A Walk Through Leicester: Being a Guide to Strangers (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New
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Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a captivating tour through the streets of Leicester, England, providing a rich tapestry of history, architecture, and social commentary. The author guides us through a journey that spans centuries, from the Roman era to the days of the Saxons, Danes, and beyond. The text weaves together historical fact with folklore and local legend, shedding light on the townââ â¢s unique development and the enduring legacy of its past. The book delves into the lives of the people who shaped Leicester, from the Roman conquerors who built roads and monuments to the medieval monks who resided in the town's grand Abbey. The author explores the townââ â¢s architecture, highlighting its Roman milestones, churches, and the remains of the once-magnificent Abbey. The narrative also touches upon the social life of the town, discussing its markets, inns, and even its system of charitable institutions. The author's keen eye for detail and his ability to weave historical narratives with insightful social commentary create a captivating and informative reading experience. This book offers a unique glimpse into the history of a town and the human stories behind its evolution, revealing how past events continue to shape the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- A Walk Through Leicester: Being a Guide to Strangers (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Susanna Watts
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0282781722
- ISBN 13
- 9780282781729
- Seller catalogs
- Archaeology
Step into a timeless walk through Leicester, where history unfolds in streets and stone.
This guide invites you to explore the town’s ancient layers, from Roman roots to medieval and early modern life, with clear, curious commentary you can follow on your own journey.
The pages frame the town as a busy, commercial place with a rich past. You’ll see how the city’s walls, gates, and gates’ names shape today’s streets, and you’ll meet the people and institutions that kept Leicester moving through centuries of change. The book blends topography with anecdotes about castles, gates, and notable civic moments, helping visitors connect sights to stories.- Discover a Roman mile-stone in Belgrave Gate, one of Britain’s oldest, with an inscription linking Leicester to imperial Rome.
- Explore the remains and rooms of Leicester Castle, including the great hall used by earls and later dukes, now serving county duties.
- Learn about the Newarke, the Trinity Hospital, and the town’s early municipal life shaped by centuries of governance.
- Better understand how the town’s walls, gates, and bridges were built for defense and then repurposed for law, commerce, and community life.
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.
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