Secret Leicestershire Episodes Available now
A runaway slave stars in a defining moment of Leicester’s history
The Abolitionist and runaway slave Frederick Douglass' links to a Leicester meeting hall
Why Melton is famous for ‘Painting the Town Red’
In 1837 the Marquis of Waterford and his friends wreaked havoc through Melton Mowbray.
Leicester’s medieval ‘party palace of Europe’
Leicester Castle’s Great Hall hosted many illustrious visitors including Richard III.
Leicester's Four Gaols and 'the Crank'
Leicester had four gaols (jails) in the 18th century, one still visible near Highcross
Inside the home of the magistrate who tried witches
Long Clawson’s Old Manor House reveals its hidden history - persecuting suspected witches
How Mountsorrel’s Butter Market got its name
After the medieval market cross was moved, the Butter Cross was erected - here's why
The creation of Leicester’s flamboyant Turkey Café
The unique café created by a local architect and former mayor for the Leicester ladies
The gallows of Gallowtree Gate
Gallowtree Gate was the road to the gallows where public executions were held.
The Elizabethan manor house saved from demolition
Narborough Hall was saved from the brink of ruin by two Leicestershire teachers.
Lilian Lenton – Rebel Suffragette
Inspired by the Women’s Suffrage campaigns Lilian Lenton was a militant Suffragette.
