Leicestershire History
Exploring the history of Leicester and Leicestershire, from the ancient past to today
Leicestershire History is a new 52-page full colour magazine about the many events, objects, people and places from the city and county’s fascinating past.
Engaging, knowledgeable and entertaining, its scope ranges from the mists of prehistory to the twentieth century, via the Romans, Vikings, Medieval eras and more.
Published by the Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society, this magazine is for anyone who has an interest in the history of Leicester and Leicestershire.
Issue 1 is out now, with issue 2 coming in January 2025. The magazine is available via subscription in print and/or online formats, and is on sale in museums and visitor centres across the city and county.
FAQs
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Why a magazine?
Because we want to tell the many stories of Leicester and Leicestershire in an engaging way to people who may not have heard them before. We already publish an academic journal and collected essays of the history of Leicestershire, but nothing for a wider audience – until now.
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Who writes the articles?
We aim to always get the best person for the job. For issue 1 the authors range from curators at the British Museum to archaeologists to professional historians, and even includes a former BBC war correspondent.
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Who publishes the magazine?
The magazine is published by the Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society, a registered charity which has been protecting and promoting our local history since 1855.
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Why does subscribing from the current issue cost more?
We take a payment when you subscribe, and then again every 6 months unless you cancel. So your subscription always pays for the next issue to be published. The higher initial payment in the 'subscribe from current issue' plan pays for a copy of the issue already out and the next copy. We have set it up this way as many people want to subscribe and ensure they get future copies, but also want the copy which other subscribers have already received. This option just 'catches you up', and you still only pay £5.99 for each copy.
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Why is there a subscribe from 'next' issue option?
As the magazine is also on sale in museums and visitor centres, this option is for those who have already bought a copy from these venues. It allows them to subscribe from the next issue, without being sent a duplicate of the issue they already have.
- How can I review, alter or cancel my subscription?
- Print & online from current issue (Jul 2025)
- £11.98 initial payment £11.98, then £5.99 every 6 months
- Want to subscribe and get the current issue within days? This is the option for you. Future issues will also be posted as they’re published, and you’ll get the online version for free and part of your subscription! The higher initial payment covers both the current and next issue. See FAQs for more details.
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- Print & online from next issue (Jan 2026)
- £5.99 every 6 months
- Already bought Issue 1 but want to get Issue 2 as soon as it’s released in January 2026? This is the option for you. Future issues will also be posted as they’re published, and you’ll get the online version for free as part of your subscription!
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- Online only
- £3.00 every 6 months
- Want to get the online version of Issue 1 as soon as it’s available? This is the option for you. Future issues will also be emailed as they’re published. You can read it anywhere in the world, all you need is internet access. This version is only viewable from a web browser. (Online access is free to members of the Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society)
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