@leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social
Established in 1855 to promote the study of Leicestershire's archaeology and history, we organise lectures, research, and various publications.
Coming on Thursday….
10.11.2025 08:49 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
NEW ONLINE LAHS BLOG
In the latest LAHS online blog, LAHS Vice President Robert Hartley explores the local connections of the ‘Father of Railways’ in George Stephenson and Leicestershire.
Read here:
lahs.org.uk/blog/george-...
Next lecture: 13 November 19.30 in Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University. Free entry.
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
Next lecture: 13 November 19.30 in Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University. Free entry.
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
Next lecture: 13 November 19.30 in Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University. Free entry.
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
NEW ONLINE LAHS BLOG
In the latest LAHS online blog, LAHS Vice President Robert Hartley explores the local connections of the ‘Father of Railways’ in George Stephenson and Leicestershire.
Read here:
lahs.org.uk/blog/george-...
TONIGHT!
16.10.2025 16:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Next lecture: Cynthia Brown will talk on Edwardian Leicester.
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
@dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
03.10.2025 11:50 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Next lecture: Cynthia Brown will talk on Edwardian Leicester.
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
TONIGHT!!
Hope to see you there
@hiddenhistoriesjim.bsky.social
@dmuhistory.bsky.social
Tomorrow!
24.09.2025 07:56 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The new season of lectures commences on 25 September with the Scarborough Lecture on Medieval History
Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'
7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.
Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...
The new season of lectures commences on 25 September with the Scarborough Lecture on Medieval History
Dr Dean Irwin @medievaljews will talk on 'The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands'
7.30pm, De Montfort University, Clephan Building, Rm 0.01.
Free entry
lahs.org.uk/events/scarb...
It’s today! Hope to see you there.
05.07.2025 06:10 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0It’s tomorrow!
04.07.2025 05:55 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
It's the launch of the Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology with the LAHS History Fair - Saturday 5 July 10-4 at the wonderful Oakham Castle and Oakham Museum. A family day out.
29.06.2025 17:36 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 2
Blog time - Steve Marquis explores this through the life of Leicestershire’s very own highwayman, George Davenport of Wigston.
lahs.org.uk/blog/leicest...
A LAHS blog by Dave Postles on the 18th century malting trade at Wymeswold.
lahs.org.uk/blog/an-insight-into-the-late-18th-century-wymeswold-malting-trade
It's the launch of the Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology with the LAHS History Fair - Saturday 5 July 10-4 at the wonderful Oakham Castle and Oakham Museum. A family day out.
29.06.2025 17:36 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 2
We are looking forward to the @leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social History Fair 2025 which is being held in the grounds of Oakham Castle on Saturday, 5th July from 10 am to 4 pm. Please come and join us!
Details at lahs.org.uk/events/lahs-...
Leicester City, County & Rutland At Risk War Memorials Project is a voluntary group dedicated to the preservation of war memorials located in now-threatened buildings. They are raising funds to restore some of these memorials. See below for more info
www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-re...
Final lecture of the season is on 22 May 2025 at 7.30pm. Mike Burton will talk on 'The Pilgrim's Way'.
We are also going on tour - this talk will be held at the lovely Gaulby Church, Leics.
lahs.org.uk/events/the-p...
Anglo Saxon cross shaft in stone with interlace decoration. In a churchyard with trees.
Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates.
Have a lovely day of rest and leisure, whether you are having a quiet day at home or a busy day with others.
[Shaft of an Anglo-Saxon cross from Rothley. The arms are missing.]
Final lecture of the season is on 22 May 2025 at 7.30pm. Mike Burton will talk on 'The Pilgrim's Way'.
We are also going on tour - this talk will be held at the lovely Gaulby Church, Leics.
lahs.org.uk/events/the-p...
Latest blog: John Lacey discusses Ancient Trails and Salt Ways in South Leicestershire.
lahs.org.uk/blog/ancient...
Tonight!
10.04.2025 11:26 — 👍 1 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0Coming soon .... Thursday. Hope to see you there.
08.04.2025 09:21 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Next week...... Come to hear about the menus and meals of the Nine Days Queen and her family.
02.04.2025 18:51 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Next talk: Rachel Small of ULAS will talk on 'Diet of the Grey Family at Bradgate House: bringing together the historical and archaeological evidence'.
Thurs 10 Apr, 19.30 at Univ of Leicester Ken Edwards LT3
See you there!
lahs.org.uk/events/the-d...
