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Leicester, Charles Street c.1955
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When Charles Street was widened and extended, a great opportunity was lost to introduce buildings and shopping of quality. Instead, as seen in this photograph, which records the new extension northwards from Humberstone Gate, the buildings are modest, almost retiring, while the Council's attention to streetscape amounts to a concrete flower trough. Lea's Clock was always a useful reference as a meeting place.

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A Selection of Memories from Leicester

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Leicester

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Bradgate Cottages Abbey Gate
My parents lived at 3 Bradgate cottages, my brother would have gone to Slater street school mid to late 50's. My mum worked at the factory on the corner which is derelict. The garden backed on to the river.
Woodgate, Frog Island
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Wyggeston Grammar School For Girls
My memories of Wyggie girls school straddle the years 1951 to 1956. I can still remember being in awe of Miss Pedley until she appeared in th end of year play 1066 and all that. She was a natural actress and had us all in stitches. I would love to hear from anyone who was in the science forms during the same years. Will there be reunion 2020 Janet Carter
Leicester, Wyggeston Girls School c1950
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Life In The Old Days

I was born in Belgrave, Holden Street in 1947 I. Have great Memories of those Wonderful days growing up their All the kids in our Street played together outside in all weathers, , In School Holidays we played simple games then,Girls swapped beads and played snobs, double ball and skipping too verses we made up. Boys played marbles or swapped cigarette cards known as faggies, We also played many ...see more
Leicester, Eastgates c1949
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Robinson & Pickford
Anyone remember Robinson & Pickford's in Leicester. They were a Great company to work for. I met lots of good friends there, I think they also had a making up place in Ibstock !
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