A-Z of Leicester: Places-People-History - Softcover

Butt, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144566478X ISBN 13: 9781445664781

Publisher: Amberley Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

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 millenia. 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 King Richard III, lying beneath a car park.

The city's stories can be found everywhere: from the decaying 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 the reader 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 this title

About the Author:

Stephen Butt is a well known local historian, who presents a weekly local history programme on BBC Radio Leicester. He works in the broadcasting industry as a Senior Broadcast Journalist and holds degrees in Psychology and English Local History. Stephen is also an honorary press officer for the Leicestershire Victoria County History Trust, and the editor of the Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society newsletter. He has written many local interest titles for Amberley. He lives in Leicester.

About this edition

• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 144566478X
• ISBN 13: 9781445664781
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96