Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
@leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social
Established in 1855 to promote the study of Leicestershire's archaeology and history, we organise lectures, research, and various publications.
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The Beaumanor Coach and its Restoration - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
Next lecture - Thurs 11 December 2025, 7.30pm
'The Beaumanor Coach & its Restoration',
Amy Bracey, Project Curator & Trustee, The Carriage Foundation.
Free entry.
Location: Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University, Leicester
lahs.org.uk/events/lectu...
'The Beaumanor Coach & its Restoration',
Amy Bracey, Project Curator & Trustee, The Carriage Foundation.
Free entry.
Location: Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University, Leicester
lahs.org.uk/events/lectu...
⭐️ Day 2 of LAHS Advent ⭐️ Iron Age Landscape of the Salt Way
LAHS member Stuart Evans considers the Salt Way, an ancient route from Donington, Lincs to Barrow on Soar, Leics & its possible Iron Age origins
See lahs.org.uk/blog/the-iro...
Image: the Salt Way. Reproduced under Open Govt Licence 3.0
LAHS member Stuart Evans considers the Salt Way, an ancient route from Donington, Lincs to Barrow on Soar, Leics & its possible Iron Age origins
See lahs.org.uk/blog/the-iro...
Image: the Salt Way. Reproduced under Open Govt Licence 3.0
The Iron Age Landscape of the Salt Way - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
⭐️ Day 2 of LAHS Advent ⭐️ Iron Age Landscape of the Salt Way
LAHS member Stuart Evans considers the Salt Way, an ancient route from Donington, Lincs to Barrow on Soar, Leics & its possible Iron Age origins
See lahs.org.uk/blog/the-iro...
Image: the Salt Way. Reproduced under Open Govt Licence 3.0
LAHS member Stuart Evans considers the Salt Way, an ancient route from Donington, Lincs to Barrow on Soar, Leics & its possible Iron Age origins
See lahs.org.uk/blog/the-iro...
Image: the Salt Way. Reproduced under Open Govt Licence 3.0
⭐️ Day 1 of LAHS Advent ⭐️ Smeeton Westerby Beaker burial revisited
50 years ago, an ancient Beaker burial was found on Smeeton Hill in south Leics. LAHS VP Dr Patrick Clay takes a fresh look at how our understanding of Neolithic/Bronze Age Leics has come since then
See lahs.org.uk/blog/the-sme...
50 years ago, an ancient Beaker burial was found on Smeeton Hill in south Leics. LAHS VP Dr Patrick Clay takes a fresh look at how our understanding of Neolithic/Bronze Age Leics has come since then
See lahs.org.uk/blog/the-sme...
The Smeeton Westerby Beaker burial revisited - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 7:23 AM
⭐️ Day 1 of LAHS Advent ⭐️ Smeeton Westerby Beaker burial revisited
50 years ago, an ancient Beaker burial was found on Smeeton Hill in south Leics. LAHS VP Dr Patrick Clay takes a fresh look at how our understanding of Neolithic/Bronze Age Leics has come since then
See lahs.org.uk/blog/the-sme...
50 years ago, an ancient Beaker burial was found on Smeeton Hill in south Leics. LAHS VP Dr Patrick Clay takes a fresh look at how our understanding of Neolithic/Bronze Age Leics has come since then
See lahs.org.uk/blog/the-sme...
As we head towards Christmas, look out for the LAHS Advent Calendar on social media from 1 Dec
We'll be sharing a selection of past blog posts daily
Here's how to submit your own blog to us. We're looking for new posts for 2026
Visit lahs.org.uk/blog/contrib...
Image: Anstey packhorse bridge
We'll be sharing a selection of past blog posts daily
Here's how to submit your own blog to us. We're looking for new posts for 2026
Visit lahs.org.uk/blog/contrib...
Image: Anstey packhorse bridge
Contributor guidelines - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
November 30, 2025 at 10:55 PM
As we head towards Christmas, look out for the LAHS Advent Calendar on social media from 1 Dec
We'll be sharing a selection of past blog posts daily
Here's how to submit your own blog to us. We're looking for new posts for 2026
Visit lahs.org.uk/blog/contrib...
Image: Anstey packhorse bridge
We'll be sharing a selection of past blog posts daily
Here's how to submit your own blog to us. We're looking for new posts for 2026
Visit lahs.org.uk/blog/contrib...
Image: Anstey packhorse bridge
Next lecture - Thurs 11 December 2025, 7.30pm
'The Beaumanor Coach & its Restoration',
Amy Bracey, Project Curator & Trustee, The Carriage Foundation.
Free entry.
Location: Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University, Leicester
lahs.org.uk/events/lectu...
'The Beaumanor Coach & its Restoration',
Amy Bracey, Project Curator & Trustee, The Carriage Foundation.
Free entry.
Location: Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University, Leicester
lahs.org.uk/events/lectu...
The Beaumanor Coach and its Restoration - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Next lecture - Thurs 11 December 2025, 7.30pm
'The Beaumanor Coach & its Restoration',
Amy Bracey, Project Curator & Trustee, The Carriage Foundation.
Free entry.
Location: Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University, Leicester
lahs.org.uk/events/lectu...
'The Beaumanor Coach & its Restoration',
Amy Bracey, Project Curator & Trustee, The Carriage Foundation.
Free entry.
Location: Clephan 0.01, De Montfort University, Leicester
lahs.org.uk/events/lectu...
Tonight! Everyone is welcome - and it’s free!
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...
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
The Roman Small Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Tonight! Everyone is welcome - and it’s free!
Coming on Thursday….
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...
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
The Roman Small Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Coming on Thursday….
Reposted by Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
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-...
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-...
George Stephenson and Leicestershire - a new look at the story of a ‘Great Man’ - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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-...
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-...
Reposted by Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
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...
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
The Roman Small Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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...
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...
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
The Roman Small Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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...
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...
Pete Liddle will talk on 'The Small Roman Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland'.
See:
lahs.org.uk/events/the-r...
The Roman Small Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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...
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-...
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-...
George Stephenson and Leicestershire - a new look at the story of a ‘Great Man’ - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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-...
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!
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...
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
Edwardian Leicester - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
TONIGHT!
Reposted by Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
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...
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
Edwardian Leicester - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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...
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
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...
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
Edwardian Leicester - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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...
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
Edwardian Leicester - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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...
16 October, 7.30pm. De Montfort University, Clephan Building, 0.01.
Free entry.
For more details see:
lahs.org.uk/events/edwar...
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...
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...
Scarborough Lecture: The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
September 25, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Tomorrow!
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...
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...
Scarborough Lecture: The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Tomorrow!
Reposted by Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
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...
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...
Scarborough Lecture: The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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...
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...
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...
Scarborough Lecture: The Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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...
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.
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.
July 5, 2025 at 6:10 AM
It’s today! Hope to see you there.
It’s tomorrow!
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.
July 4, 2025 at 5:55 AM
It’s tomorrow!
Reposted by Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
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.
June 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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.
Blog time - Steve Marquis explores this through the life of Leicestershire’s very own highwayman, George Davenport of Wigston.
lahs.org.uk/blog/leicest...
lahs.org.uk/blog/leicest...
Leicestershire’s Notorious Outlaws: George Davenport - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
June 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Blog time - Steve Marquis explores this through the life of Leicestershire’s very own highwayman, George Davenport of Wigston.
lahs.org.uk/blog/leicest...
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
lahs.org.uk/blog/an-insight-into-the-late-18th-century-wymeswold-malting-trade
An Insight into the late 18th Century Wymeswold Malting Trade - LAHS
lahs.org.uk
June 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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
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.
June 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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.