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1. www.visitleicester.info › ideas-and-inspiration10 ways to explore Leicestershire this summer - Visit Leicester

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   1 day ago · Leicestershire has over 70 miles of waterways and the vast National Forest with some of the most ancient landscapes in Britain to explore. Stroll through ational parks dating back more than 500 years with medieval ruins and wild deer roaming freely, and the ancient woodlands where Sir David Attenborough first took an interest in the natural world.

2. www.britannica.com › place › LeicestershireLeicestershire | United Kingdom, Map, History, & Facts ...

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   5 days ago · Leicestershire, administrative, geographic, and historic county in the East Midlands region of England, bordered by Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire.

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4. www.metoffice.gov.uk › weather › forecastLeicester (Leicester) weather - Met Office

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   18 hours ago · Maximum daytime temperature: 26 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: 04:42 ; Sunset: 21:32 . UV: High;...

5. www.british-history.ac.uk › vch › leicsA History of the County of Leicester | British History Online

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   3 days ago · Thematic and topographical accounts of the city of Leicester, as well as histories of parishes added to the city since 1892. Victoria County History - Leicestershire . This free content was digitised by double rekeying .

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   Where is Leicestershire located?

   • Leicestershire’s central axis, containing most of its population and industry, is the valley of the River Soar, which crosses the county from south to north on its way to join the River Trent. East of the Soar valley lies an upland; reaching elevations of 300 to 500 feet (100 to 150 metres), it forms a deeply rural, scenic area.

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   Was Leicestershire a prehistoric city?

   • Archaeological evidence, much of it from Charnwood Forest, shows that Leicestershire was inhabited during prehistoric times. The remains of a Roman settlement underlie the town of Leicester. The county was invaded by the Angles in the 6th century, and it formed part of the kingdom of Mercia during the 7th and 8th centuries.

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   Is Leicester a city or a university?

   • There is a cathedral at Leicester, and modern universities are located at both Leicester and Loughborough. Area administrative county, 806 square miles (2,088 square km); geographic county, 833 square miles (2,157 square km).

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   When did Leicester become a city?

   • The remains of a Roman settlement underlie the town of Leicester. The county was invaded by the Angles in the 6th century, and it formed part of the kingdom of Mercia during the 7th and 8th centuries. Danish settlers arrived during the 9th century and gradually merged with the Anglo-Saxon population.

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   What is Leicestershire famous for?

   • The Leicester ram, among the typical livestock of Leicestershire, England. Leicestershire’s agriculture has traditionally been pastoral and livestock-based. The county is famous for its sheep, Stilton cheese, and pork pies. Its industry is varied, but hosiery has been of special importance.

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   How many districts are there in Leicestershire?

   • The administrative county comprises seven districts: Blaby, Harborough, North West Leicestershire, and the boroughs of Charnwood, Hinckley and Bosworth, Melton, and Oadby and Wigston. The geographic county encompasses the entire administrative county together with the unitary authority of Leicester.

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   3 days ago · Welcome to Leicester & District Ramblers - For Fitness, Footpaths and Friendship. We are an active group with a large programme offering a variety of walks to suit all levels of walkers, including half-day and all day walks all year round, short evening walks in the summer, and all day walks further afield.

8. www.yourweather.co.uk › weather_Leicester-EuropeWeather Leicester. 14 day Forecast - Yourweather.co.uk

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   3 days ago · Leicester Weather Forecast. Access detailed hourly and 14 day forecasts, current conditions, maps, warnings, meteograms, historical data and more for Leicester.

9. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesLeicester: Man jailed for murdering peacemaker stabbed in ...

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   18 hours ago · Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, external, on X, external, or on Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk , external or via WhatsApp , external on 0808 100 2210 ...