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The Leicester Group, founded in 1977, \u00a0has secured protection for over 60 distinctive Victorian buildings in the city by obtaining listed status. The Group keeps a watchful eye on the rich Victorian and Edwardian heritage of the city.<\/p>\n

Historically, the Leicester Group has organised monthly talks, walks and other events, and produced a full-colour newsletter reflecting its varied activities and interests. However, the team who have been organising the Group can no longer devote the time that they once did, and we are keen to hear from anyone who might be interested in taking this work forward.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Leicester Group is in the process of looking at options for the future. They are appealing for new people to join and get involved. You don\u2019t have to be a The Victorian Society member, although this would be most welcome. Ideas being considered include coming up with a reduced calendar of events or possibly extending the geographical range to include other parts of the East Midlands.<\/p>\n

Please contact us if you live in Leicestershire or other areas of the East Midlands, are fascinated by Victorian and Edwardian architecture, would like to help the Society protect our regional heritage, and would enjoy being part of a group of like-minded enthusiasts.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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News<\/h4>\n

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Contacts<\/h4>\n

Contact the Leicester Group.<\/p>\n

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Events<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Newsletters<\/h4>\n

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Join The Victorian Society.<\/h3>\n

The battle to save Victorian and Edwardian buildings is far from over.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Members can read our membership magazine, enjoy priority booking for our events, be part of our regional groups across the country and with many more benefits.<\/p>\n

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Leicester News<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\t\t
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Album of photographs of buildings for which the Leicester Group has obtained listed status<\/h3>\n
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February 3rd, 2026<\/div>\n

Talk: The Leicester School Board by Neil Crutchley<\/h3>\n
Neil Crutchley will discuss the architecture of the Leicester School Board.<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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December 2nd, 2025<\/div>\n

Talk: Victorian Christmas in Leicester by Cynthia Brown<\/h3>\n
Join local historian Cynthia Brown as she explores what Christmas was like in Victorian Leicester.<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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General enquiries relating to the Leicester Group should be sent to:<\/p>\n

Peter Ellis, Glebe Farm House, 13 Station Road, Market Bosworth CV13 0JS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Telephone:<\/strong> 01455 291694<\/p>\n

Email:<\/strong> ellisdesign@talktalk.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Colin Hyde, 91 Tudor Road, Leicester LE3 5JG\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Telephone: <\/strong>0116 251 7659 \/ Mobile: 07946 909 844<\/p>\n

Email:<\/strong> colinhyde9@yahoo.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

To enquire about or book places on any of our events or other activities, please contact the person named in the Events Listing for the activity you are interested in.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Support our cause today by making a donation!<\/h3>\n

Your contribution ensures that Victorian and Edwardian heritage receives the advocacy it deserves.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Together, we can preserve and protect these invaluable historical treasures for generations to come.<\/p>\n

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Donate today<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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