Secret Leicestershire Episodes Available now
‘A medieval mayor and a Leicester murder scandal’
Brothers Walter and John Bushby sought sanctuary in two of Leicester’s medieval churches.
The ancient oak that gave ‘Gartree’ its name
The Gartree was an ancient oak where jurors handed out justice and administered taxes.
Why does Leicester have a Statue of Liberty?
Leicester’s copy of the Statue of Liberty was made by local sculptor Joseph Morcom.
Why is Hancock's hat in Leicester?
Tony Hancock’s famous hat and coat is held in the archive at De Montfort University.
Were hot water bottle covers invented in Loughborough?
Some first designs for hot water bottle covers originated from a family in Loughborough.
‘Tanky’ Smith: Leicester’s first private detective
Francis ‘Tanky’ Smith was in Borough Police Force before becoming a private detective.
The secret RAF base which foiled the Nazis
The ‘Beambender’ was a vital WW2 RAF unit designed to foil Nazi bombing raids.
England's 'Most Important' Leper Hospital
St Mary and St Lazarus Hospital was one of the most important leper hospitals in England.
Wordsworth, the priory, and the ghost
Grace Dieu Priory was used as a private house after the dissolution of the monasteries.
Richard III's last resting place?
The bed in which Richard III slept the night before the Battle of Bosworth exists today.
