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Leicestershire Collection

Discover the rich heritage of Leicestershire, England's hidden gem in Europe

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Pork Pie Shop 1960S

Pork Pie Shop 1960S
Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, renowned for its Melton Mowbray pork pies, named after the town of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: The Melton Breakfast by Sir Francis Grant

The Melton Breakfast by Sir Francis Grant
A rare mezzotint of High Leicestershire Lights of the past enjoying breakfast before a hunt. From left to right are Massey Stanley, the Earl of Wilton, Count Matuszevic, Lord Gardner

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: England / Belvoir Castle

England / Belvoir Castle
BELVOIR CASTLE, LEICESTERSHIRE View of the south front of Belvoir Castle

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Buddon Wood, Mountsorrel, Swithland, Leicestershire

Buddon Wood, Mountsorrel, Swithland, Leicestershire
Sketch of the granite (or syenite) district viewed from Swithland Old Slate Quarry, including Buddon Wood, Mountsorrel, Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood, Leicestershire

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Captive Peregrine Falcon, Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Captive Peregrine Falcon, Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Oakham, Rutland / Leicestershire

Oakham, Rutland / Leicestershire
The market cross at Oakham, formerly in the county of Rutland but now in Leicestershire

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, 1825

Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, 1825
Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, the seat of Sir Stafford Henry Northcote 1792-1850. Queen Anne style red brick house with slate roof and four brick chimney stacks built by architect Inigo Jones

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Loughborough - Bell-ringing - World Record Change-ringers

Loughborough - Bell-ringing - World Record Change-ringers
Bellringing - World Record Change-ringers - who produced a peal of 18, 027 Stedman Caters - rung in 12 hours and 18 minutes at All Saints, Loughborough on Easter Monday - 12th April, 1909

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Rutlandshire with Oukham and Stanford, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612)

Rutlandshire with Oukham and Stanford, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612)
XCF113456 Rutlandshire with Oukham and Stanford, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: The Kings Mill, Castle Donington, Leicestershire

The Kings Mill, Castle Donington, Leicestershire
Artist: Dawson, Henry - Title: The Kings Mill, Castle Donington, Leicestershire - Date: 1862 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 100.2 x 152.4

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: TRENT LOCKS, UK. Trent Lock (otherwise Trentlock) is located south of Long Eaton

TRENT LOCKS, UK. Trent Lock (otherwise Trentlock) is located south of Long Eaton, on the borders of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire in the United Kingdom

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire (engraving)

Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire (engraving)
5222392 Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire (engraving) by Neale, J. P. (1771/80-1847); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre

Leicester, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XJF113467 Leicester, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Buddon Wood, Kinchley Hill, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire

Buddon Wood, Kinchley Hill, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire
Sketch of the Swithland area of Leicestershire, looking north-east towards Buddon Wood, Kinchley Hill and Mountsorrel, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Swithland Hall, Church and Rectory, Leicestershire

Swithland Hall, Church and Rectory, Leicestershire
Sketch of Swithland Hall, St Leonards Church and Rectory, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Meatloaf performing at Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington. 20th August 1983

Meatloaf performing at Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington. 20th August 1983

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: 'Premier'loop wheel frame, Stibbe and Co, Leicester (litho)

"Premier"loop wheel frame, Stibbe and Co, Leicester (litho)
7160480 " Premier" loop wheel frame, Stibbe and Co, Leicester (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Premier" loop wheel frame)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: ZZ Top performing at Monsters of Rock festival. Castle Donington. 20th August 1983

ZZ Top performing at Monsters of Rock festival. Castle Donington. 20th August 1983

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CM30 4156 Jeremy Flann, Frazer Nash 2 Seat Tourer

CM30 4156 Jeremy Flann, Frazer Nash 2 Seat Tourer
Jeremy Flann, Frazer Nash 2 Seat Tourer, Race for Frazer Nash/GN Cars, VSCC Formula Vintage, Mallory Park, Leicestershire, England, 23rd August 2020

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Postcode Sector Map sheet 14 East Midlands

Postcode Sector Map sheet 14 East Midlands
This Postcode Sector Map (sheet 14) displays all of the first part of the postcode and the first number of the second part, or Inward Code, (eg EX20 3) for the East Midlands

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Duchess of York at Training Hostel, Market Harborough

Duchess of York at Training Hostel, Market Harborough
Duchess of York at a Training Hostel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire - part os a scheme fostered jointly by the Imperial

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Deer, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England

Deer, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Far Street, Wymeswold, Leicestershire

Far Street, Wymeswold, Leicestershire
Far Street, Wymeswold, Loughborough, near Rempstone, Leicestershire, England. Showing the Three Crowns Public House Date: 1910s

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ6 0409 Roger Twelvetrees, Buick D45

CJ6 0409 Roger Twelvetrees, Buick D45
Roger Twelvetrees, Buick D45, SV 5344, Dick Baddiley, Edwardian Racing Trophies Handicap, VSCC Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy Meeting Mallory Park Aug 2015, 2015, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy, cars

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicester Union Cottage Homes, Countesthorpe, Leics

Leicester Union Cottage Homes, Countesthorpe, Leics
Three small inmates stand in front of a water tower at the Leicester Union cottage homes at Countesthorpe, Leicestershire

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Union workhouse, Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Union workhouse, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
The Market Harborough Union workhouse. The inscription on the pediment reads HARBOROUGH UNION WORKHOUSE 1836. At the doorway stands a man and a woman, presumably the master and matron

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CM31 8281 Rod Jolley, Giron Alvis Speed 20 Special, Alex Simpson, Alvis Goodwin Special

CM31 8281 Rod Jolley, Giron Alvis Speed 20 Special, Alex Simpson, Alvis Goodwin Special
On the front row of the grid, Rod Jolley, Giron Alvis Speed 20 Special, Alex Simpson, Alvis Goodwin Special, Alvis Centenary Race, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Old County Map of Leicestershire 1611 by John Speed

Old County Map of Leicestershire 1611 by John Speed
A facimile of John Speeds historical map of Leicestershire originally published for the " Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain"

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CM30 3726 Teifion Salisbury, MG K3

CM30 3726 Teifion Salisbury, MG K3
Teifion Salisbury, MG K3, Allcomers Handicap Race, John Holland Trophy for Vintage and Pre-61 Racing cars, VSCC Formula Vintage, Mallory Park, Leicestershire, England, 23rd August 2020

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CM30 4010 Tony Pearson, Bandini FJ

CM30 4010 Tony Pearson, Bandini FJ
Tony Pearson, Bandini FJ, HSCC, FJHRA, Historic Front-Engined Formula Junior Championship, Mallory Park, 23rd August 2020. Hosted at the VSCC Formula Vintage meeting

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Leicestershire Historical John Speed 1610 Map

Leicestershire Historical John Speed 1610 Map
A reproduction of John Speeds historical map of the county of Leicestershire. Originally published as part of his atlas called The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain in 1610

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: St Matthews Church, Normanton, Rutland Water

St Matthews Church, Normanton, Rutland Water
Fishermen in a boat near St Matthews Church, Normanton, Rutland Water. The Classical-style Grade 2 Listed Building is now de-consecrated. First Published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Red deer stag, Bradgate Park, Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom

Red deer stag, Bradgate Park, Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Between Red Mile and Belvoir, with Belvoir Castle

Between Red Mile and Belvoir, with Belvoir Castle
View of the countryside between Red Mile and Belvoir, with Belvoir Castle in the distance, an area popular with the Belvoir Hunt, Leicestershire. Date: 1936

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Leicestershire ?

Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Leicestershire ?
Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, near Leicester, Leicestershire ?, England. Showing the ruins Date: 1910s

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Plan of Bosworth Field, Battle of Bosworth, near Leicester, 22 August 1485

Plan of Bosworth Field, Battle of Bosworth, near Leicester, 22 August 1485, towards the end of the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487). Date: 1485

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: McLaren MP4-8, Ayrton Senna 1993 European Grand Prix at Donington. Creator: Unknown

McLaren MP4-8, Ayrton Senna 1993 European Grand Prix at Donington. Creator: Unknown
McLaren MP4-8, Ayrton Senna 1993 European Grand Prix at Donington

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Station Street, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire

Station Street, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire
Station Street, Earl Shilton, Leicester, near Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ6 0457 Tom Walker, Amilcar-Hispano Special

CJ6 0457 Tom Walker, Amilcar-Hispano Special
Tom Walker, Amilcar-Hispano Special, VSCC Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy Meeting Mallory Park Aug 2015, 2015, Amilcar-Hispano Special, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy, cars, Chris McEvoy, circuit racing

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: HURRY! SLOWLY

HURRY! SLOWLY
Hurry! Slowly! This curiously worded signpost is to be seen by the roadside near Ashby-de-la-Zouche, Leicestershire, England. It warns of a open Level Crossing Date: 1950s

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, close-up of head and antlers, during rutting season

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, close-up of head and antlers, during rutting season, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, november

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Sports Day at Countesthorpe Homes, Leicestershire

Sports Day at Countesthorpe Homes, Leicestershire
A group of boys, including some uniformed band members, at the Countesthorpe cottage homes in Leicestershire on their sports day in 1919

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: J H King - Cricketer

J H King - Cricketer
John H King - left-handed cricketer for Leicestershire and England, making his debut for his country in 1909

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: A Fat Long-Horned Ox

A Fat Long-Horned Ox
Bred and fatted at Dickley Farm in Leicestershire by Mr Honyborn, Successor to the late celebrated Mr Bakewell

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5743 Nicholas Bennett, Alvis Silver Eagle

CJ9 5743 Nicholas Bennett, Alvis Silver Eagle
Nicholas Bennett, Alvis Silver Eagle, Owner - Driver - Mechanic Pre-War Sports Cars, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage, Mallory Park, Leicestershire, England

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: View of Belvoir castle, c. 1820 (oil on canvas)

View of Belvoir castle, c. 1820 (oil on canvas)
470284 View of Belvoir castle, c.1820 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 72.4x102.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5436 William Irving, Alvis Silver Eagle

CJ9 5436 William Irving, Alvis Silver Eagle
William Irving, Alvis Silver Eagle, Alvis Centenary Race, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage, Mallory Park, Leicestershire, England, 22nd August 2021



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Discover the rich heritage of Leicestershire, England's hidden gem in Europe. 🇬🇧 Immerse yourself in the nostalgia of the 1960s at Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, Melton Mowbray, where you can indulge in mouthwatering pork pies that have been a local tradition for decades. 🥧 Step into history at Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, built back in 1825 and admire its timeless beauty. Explore the breathtaking Buddon Wood and Kinchley Hill in Mountsorrel for an enchanting escape into nature. 🌳 Lose yourself amidst the ancient trees and soak up the tranquility that only they are offer. Uncover architectural wonders like Prestwold Hall with its intricate engravings that showcase Leicestershire's grandeur. Marvel at Trent Locks' picturesque setting south of Long Eaton as you take a leisurely stroll along its charming waterways. ⛵️ Venture to Oakham in Rutlandshire or Stanford to witness Jodocus Hondius' masterful engravings come to life before your eyes. Delve into Loughborough's vibrant culture and be amazed by their world record-breaking bell-ringing change-ringers - a true spectacle. 🔔 Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by Loughborough's resident Peregrine Falcon soaring through the skies above Captive Peregrine Falcon center – an unforgettable experience. End your journey at The Kings Mill in Castle Donington where history meets modernity seamlessly. Discover Leicestershire’s charm and create memories that will last a lifetime.