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History of Leicestershire in Images Vinyl Shakedown Records Had this super cool record bag come into our record shop over in Burbage, Hinckley today! Would love to know the history of Brees - was before my time in Leicester and it looks great!! Geoff Kenney A start for your research: https://www.britishrecordshoparchive.org/shops/brees-music/

I recently had to buy a new printer as the part to repair my old one cost more than the new printer. I've had cars where the bulb went in the headlight and I had to replace the whole assembly, likewise with the mirror in the wing mirrors. It's part of product development, I know I've been there to reduce the number of parts in any assembly. Most plastic parts are designed to snap together and to stay together. The alternative is more parts more cost, more labour more cost. We made our choice for ever cheaper products and this is the price we pay.

I think going back a couple of decades there wasn't much to choose between the fans of every club they all had their racist element even if some thought they were just 'having a laugh' same with the homophobic and sexists chants. I admit to smiling at things like 'get your tit's out for the lads' but realise now it wasn't acceptable and was disrespectful to the women affected. Sadly some people just haven't realised the hurt they were causing and haven't moved on or matured.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/biggest-leicester-leicestershire-developments-approved-9773155 The biggest Leicester and Leicestershire developments approved this year One decision was met with shouts of 'that's a disgrace' ByHannah RichardsonLocal Democracy Reporter 14:24, 28 DEC 2024 From a hugely controversial logistics hub to thousands of new homes, these are some of the biggest developments given the go ahead this year. Our towns, villages and city are constantly evolving. New homes are built, businesses created and outdated buildings are torn down or redeveloped to play a new role in our communities – and our local councils play a key role in this process. They decide where developments can and cannot take place. Their decisions are not always popular, however, as communities often fear major upheaval from proposals or the loss of precious green spaces. 2024 has seen a number of major projects approved, some which have proven extremely controversial. Some of the verdicts have taken years to get across the line. These are 10 of the biggest scheme granted approval over the course of the year. Enderby Logistics Hub The Enderby Logistics hub has been a long-running ‘will they, won’t they’ saga since it was first put forwards in 2019. The application for four large warehouses and a training centre on the site next to the Enderby Park and Ride, off St Johns, in the village was actually rejected last year in a shocking twist which saw councillors go against the advice of their own planning department. Local residents have rallied together to oppose the updated plan for a new logistics hub in Enderby (Image: Sandra Stevens / Snub The Hub) At the time, planning officers said there were no grounds for refusal because all the concerns – including residents' fears the logistics hub would swallow up their countryside and clog up their roads – could be mitigated, while employment uses were considered acceptable for the land in the council’s own planning masterplan. But councillors disagreed, saying they did not believe the proposals truly considered the impact of the development, that the development did not meet current needs and went against policies which seek to protect transport infrastructure, such as the roads, from being overburdened. But celebrations from those who tirelessly opposed the scheme was short-lived, with both a scathing appeal on the rejected scheme and a second, reworked application being submitted by the developers. Drummond Estate and Inverock Trust ended up winning both. 1,500 homes, Earl Shilton A massive housing estate in Mill Lane, Earl Shilton, was approved in June, despite last-minute attempts to have the decision delayed over claims of 12-metre warehouses looming over homes and a cemetery. Objectors feared that 2m-high warehouses could be built just one metre from people’s properties, but council planning officers ruled the concerns unfounded. Plans for the Earl Shilton SUE In addition to 1,500 homes, land has been set aside for an area of employment land, as well as a new school, community hub and retail space. A total of almost £22million has been promised by the developers towards local services and facilities, with £18m for education, £1.1m for healthcare and £1.3 for improvements to the Weavers Springs sports fields. The site had been earmarked for development by the council as the Earl Shilton Sustainable Urban Extension. Approval was for outline permission only, with detailed plans still to be signed off. 650 homes, Wigston Plans to build 650 more homes at the edge of Wigston were reluctantly approved by councillors in September. The homes, off Welford Road, are part of a wider development currently under construction in the town, with 520 homes already being built there. In addition to the new housing, a local centre, primary school, community building and play areas are proposed for the site. However, the approved application, submitted by David Wilson Homes and Barratt Homes, only looked at the housing, community building, open spaces and road layouts. The full details of the school, local centre and other employment uses will be considered through separate applications. Among the concerns raised by councillors were traffic and flooding issues. However, they ultimately voted in line with officers’ recommendations to grant permission for it. One elected member claimed the committee was left with “nowhere to go” other than to approve the scheme as the “experts had made their recommendations” in favour of the plan. Leicester Railway Station revamp A £22 million scheme to transform Leicester Railway Station was given the go ahead in October despite concerns over traffic and wasted money. Councillors were told by David Beale, the project manager for the Leicester City Council scheme, that the changes would create a “spacious, light and airy, and welcoming” gateway into the city. However, ward councillor Patrick Kitterick questioned whether the money – £5 million of which is being put up directly by the council – could be better spent at a time when the local authority is facing bankruptcy. Committee members also raised some concerns around parking and the knock-on impacts on the surrounding roads, including busy London Road, given the scheme proposes to reduce the number of taxi ranks and take away 98 spaces from the car park at the rear of the site. The new entrance will sit where the Parcel Yard pub once stood (Image: Leicester City Council) The plans will see the station's entrance moved around the corner to Station Street, which would in turn be closed to traffic. A new pedestrianised public area, with a ramp leading into the station, will be created on the space which was previously home to the Parcel Yard pub. Demolition work on the pub building is already under way, after being approved at the end of last year. Pick-up and drop-off points, including for taxis, are to shift from inside the station to a parking area behind it, off Fox Street, close to the new entrance, and the existing rear entrance would be upgraded. The glass-roofed porte-cochère, currently used by taxis, will also be completely overhauled to create a new food hall, with space for street food venues, cafés, bars and a convenience store. Full plans for the porte-cochère, including the types of business which could move in, will be subject to a further application in due course. 154 homes, Broadnook Garden Village A map of the completed Broadnook garden village development The completed garden village will boast 1,950 homes as well as many amenties and much green space (Image: Supplied) The latest stage of Leicestershire’s newest village was given the go ahead in May, with 154 homes approved. Broadnook garden village is being built between Birstall and Rothley, and will eventually have almost 2,000 homes. The May decision was the second batch of properties to be approved for Broadnook, with Davidson's Homes previously being given the green light for 107 houses last year. Homes England has agreed to fund the key infrastructure for Broadnook, which was given the go ahead in 2020, with Cora and Davidson's buying the land two years later. The scheme includes a new A6 roundabout, with a supermarket, school, care home, sports facilities, business area, and a retirement village eventually set to be built in the new community. 343 homes, Burbage A new housing estate in a Leicestershire village was approved in February. A mix of home sizes, from two-beds to five-beds, and affordable housing were included in the plans. The application was the second attempt by developer Jelson to build the homes on the site for land off Aston Flamville Road in Burbage. More than 40 objections were lodged by local residents, and councillors had concerns over congestion in the area. After the first application was refused by the council, Jelson added a proposal for a roundabout, with the county’s highways department saying they were then "satisfied that a safe and suitable site access can now be achieved to serve the site". Councillors voted in favour of the scheme with eight votes for and nine members abstaining. Former Matalan, Leicester A bid to build flats in place of a former Matalan store in Leicester city centre was approved in September. Permission was also given for the demolition of the abandoned store, in the city’s Church Gate. Two blocks of flats can be built on the land, the local authority said. These will be stepped at 14, eight, six and four storeys and will have 222 apartments between them. The Matalan store in Church Gate will be demolished to make way for new homes. (Image: Google) Last year, Leicester City Council planning officers threw out a 262-flat scheme over concerns it impacted views to nearby heritage sites such as St Margaret’s Church. The then proposed 14, 10, eight and six storey block would have been “excessive and representative of overdevelopment”, and would have “dominated” the area, planning officers determined. However, the council ruled this latest plan was "acceptable" in terms of layout and height. 239 homes, Newbold Verdon A controversial housing development for almost 240 village homes was approved on appeal despite being dubbed a “stupid application” by a council leader. Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council plans committee twice refused the scheme by Richborough Estates. The 239 homes will be built land off Brascote Lane and near the Windmill Inn, just outside Newbold Verdon. A new five-hectare country park was also proposed in the plans. The application was for outline permission only, meaning it was approved in principle. Further details were revealed in September when a full application was submitted to the council. This will also need to be approved before work can begin on the development. 225 homes, Ratby Plans for a housing estate that were dismissed as "ridiculous" and "dangerous" by councillors were granted on appeal in March, after a government inspector said it would provide much-needed housing. Developers Gladman and Bletsoe were seeking outline permission for the scheme, off Desford Lane, in Ratby, which would have provided up to 135 market-value properties and 90 'affordable' homes. A field outside Ratby, where 225 homes could be built. Picture: Google One councillor, Chris Boothby, who represents Ratby on the authority, went so far as to brand the plan “the most ridiculous, speculative and dangerous application” that he had “ever come across in 21 years of sitting on this planning committee”. Desford Lane is a “dangerous and fast road” used by motorists, HGVs, cyclists and horse riders, he said. However, Inspector Guy Davies said the council currently didn’t have enough houses approved and the houses were needed in the area. A further planning application will need to be approved for the site setting out the full details before work can begin. 185 homes, Countesthorpe The scheme for land off Willoughby Road split councillors down the middle when they came to vote. The Davidsons Developments plan had originally been a proposal set to feature 205 homes on site, but was lowered to 185, following advice from Blaby District Council about reducing the "density" of the development. More than 600 letters of objections were raised to the seven-acre scheme, with the lack of infrastructure a key theme among the letters. Ultimately, chair of the meeting Lee Breckon had the casting vote and opted to approve. The decision was met with derision from the planning committee's audience with one person shouting: "That's a disgrace."

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Leicester Memories Peter Taylor The Palace Theatre Belgrave Gate , seen here from Bread Street opposite . Now sadly both gone to demolition . 1960 .

Leicester City Football Club Academy training with first team

Retro Rewind · Follow Keith Weller, born on June 11, 1946, was an English footballer renowned for his versatility, playing both as a midfielder and a striker. Weller's career spanned several clubs, but he is best remembered for his time at Leicester City, where he became a club legend. Joining Leicester in 1973 from Chelsea, Weller quickly established himself as one of the finest players in the club's history. His exceptional dribbling skills, creativity, and ability to score goals made him a key figure in Leicester's midfield. Weller played an instrumental role in helping the club secure promotion to the First Division and contributed to their success during the 1970s. Weller's influence at Leicester City extended beyond just his playing ability; he was a fan favorite and became synonymous with the club's identity during his tenure. Known for his flair and technical prowess, Weller's most memorable moments included scoring stunning goals, including his famous solo effort against Stoke City in 1975, which is still regarded as one of the club's greatest goals. Despite playing in an era of talented English footballers, Weller's contribution to Leicester City remains unparalleled, and he is widely regarded as one of the club's greatest-ever players. Tragically, Weller passed away on November 13, 2004, but his legacy at Leicester City endures, and he is fondly remembered as one of the true greats in the club's history. #Geschichte #BOOMchallenge #oldies #newyork #thenandnow #history #historical #nostalgia #musica #legends #historia #goldenera #iconic #highlightseveryonefollowers #deathmetal #metalmusic #highlightseveryone #historicalhunt #football #footballseason #game #retrorewind #ThrowbackThursday

Hmmm are they the stats of a CB/RB?

Born and Raised in Leicester Belgrave Gate 1965

Born and Raised in Leicester · Follow A view of Leicester's St Margaret's bus station and surrounding area in 1967

ive been to filbert street n stood on the kop those were the days my friend · Join Steven Glew · Gonna be tough on Boxing day but you never know

ive been to filbert street n stood on the kop those were the days my friend · Join Steven Glew Shilton and Weller in the tunnel before an England game 1974

Current form since Since Nov 1st

I thought it was going to be robbing the rich to feed the poor.

My memory of it is not great but I'm sure I couldn't have afforded more than a few pennies. I only did it few times so no recollection of which houses other than it was Burnmoor St. I have a picture in my mind of the alley ways between the houses packed out with bikes I don't think many of them had gates/doors on them like now.

Was still doing that in the 60s I'm sure it was still only pennies.

The only one that matters Dear Foxes fan, From all of us at Leicester City, we’d like to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for your incredible support - it means the world to us. Here’s to another year together as part of the LCFC family!

Leicester Memories Andy Tucker · Roman Remains unearthed. Kings Richards Road, 1979.

Van Nistelrooy is leading Leicester to inevitable relegation - and PSR nightmare https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/leicester-ruud-van-nistelrooy-relegation-psr-nightmare-3448741?ITO=newsnow

We should have 2 pre and post match threads one for the sober and one for the drunk.

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Leicester Memories David Hutchinson Leicester birth of a designer Ernest William Gimson (21 December 1864 – 12 August 1919) was an English furniture designer and architect. Gimson was described by the art critic Nikolaus Pevsner as "the greatest of the English architect-designers". Today his reputation is securely established as one of the most influential designers of the English Arts and Crafts movement in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Ernest Gimson was born in Leicester, in the East Midlands of England, in 1864, the son of Josiah Gimson, engineer and iron founder, founder of Gimson and Company, owner of the Vulcan Works. Ernest was articled to the Leicester architect, Isaac Barradale, and worked at his offices on Grey Friars between 1881 and 1885. Aged 19, he attended a lecture on 'Art and Socialism' at the Leicester Secular Society given by the leader of the Arts and Crafts revival in Victorian England, William Morris, and, greatly inspired, talked with him until two in the morning, after the lecture. Two years later, aged 21, Gimson had both architectural experience and a first class result from classes at Leicester School of Art. He moved to London to gain wider experience, and William Morris wrote him letters of recommendation. After a brief period traveling in both Britain and Europe, Gimson settled in London again and in 1889 he joined Morris's Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). Gimson designed many buildings in the UK, with the two most notable being his first new house commission, Inglewood in Leicester, and the National Trust property in Leicestershire called Stoneywell. Both are now Grade II* Listed in recognition of their architectural importance. His architectural style is "solid and lasting as the pyramids… yet gracious and homelike" (H. Wilson, 1899). Lethaby described him as an idealist individualist: "Work not words, things not designs, life not rewards were his aims." Today his furniture and craft work is regarded as a supreme achievement of its period and is well represented in the principal collections of the decorative arts in Britain and the United States of America. Specialist collections of his work may be seen in England at the Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, and in Gloucestershire at the Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, Rodmarton Manor and Owlpen Manor.

Asked if he knew of Ward’s reputation in the stands, van Nistelrooy admitted: “No, I didn’t. What happens in recent years is something I don’t know. You (the media) can explain better and the people within the club can explain better. But still, it must be difficult for him to experience it.” But it’s something van Nistelrooy should know. It is important for him to be aware that one of the players he picks could generate an adverse reaction from the crowd and damage the atmosphere to the extent that getting a result is less likely. That he didn’t know does not reflect well on his research of the City players, nor does it reflect well on the club, who clearly didn’t brief him. Maybe such knowledge wouldn’t have changed his mind. Even if van Nistelrooy was aware of the risks of the crowd getting on Ward’s back, he may still have wanted to give every player a clean slate, he may still have valued above all Ward’s ability with his feet, which is better than Daniel Iversen’s.

Oh it was through the ups and downs.