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 will be published this July, then every six months. The magazine is available via subscription in print and/or online formats, and will be on sale in museums and visitor centres across the city and county from 5 July 2025.
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.
- How can I review, alter or cancel my subscription?
- Print & online from Issue 1 (Jul 2025)
- £5.99 every 6 months
- Want to get Issue 1 as soon as it’s available? 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. (Online access is free to members of the Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society)
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