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Discover Heritage at the University of Leicester

David Wilson Library, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH

  • 14 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Explore heritage at the University of Leicester, with a host of family-friendly activities on offer in our David Wilson Library. Bookable tours will be on offer, providing an opportunity to discover the rich and varied architecture of our campus.

Join us at the University of Leicester for this free event and explore a variety of family-friendly activities in the David Wilson Library and wider campus.

Visitors of all ages can explore Roman Leicester in our dig pit, have a go at craft activities, learn about Servandus and his stolen cloak and try writing their own curse tablet.

There will be an opportunity to see some of the treasures of the University’s collections, from medieval manuscripts to the archives of Joe Orton and Sue Townsend. This year we will also be highlighting some of our historical recipe books. Our East Midlands Oral History Archive team will be on hand to explain how we are bringing the region's sound heritage to new audiences.

On show throughout the day will be exhibitions of artwork by Pierre Ngon A Mbara representing African Small Businesses, and Frank Davey depicting Leicester landmarks. There will also be a chance to see our Student Life at Leicester exhibition featuring stories from our University Archives.














Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
1100-1600

Location & directions

David Wilson Library, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH

Contact on day:
Heritage Hub
Telephone number:
+441162522056

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Parking is available at Freeman’s Common Multi Storey Car Park (pay on exit). Please note that the car park is likely to be busy owing to the University Open Day being held on the same day.

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