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Looks like there was 2 'Humberstone' stations These are results for Was there 2 Humberstone Railway stations in Leicester one on the Midland line and one on the Northern Line Yes, historically there were two distinct stations with "Humberstone" in their name in Leicester: Humberstone Road station on the Midland main line and Humberstone station on the Great Northern Railway (GNR) branch line. Humberstone Road Railway Station (Midland Line): Opened in 1864 on the main Midland Railway line north of the main Leicester station, serving local traffic. Humberstone Railway Station (GNR Line): Opened in 1883 on the Great Northern Railway’s Leicester-to-Grantham line, located further east near the modern-day Humberstone area. Both stations closed in the 1950s/60s

I was aware of that maybe it's a view of it from the Uppingham Road but the actual trackside was your picture. From the Merc - https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/history/railway-station-gateway-east-coast-2556571 Railway station was gateway to the East Coast seaside resorts for generations of Leicester children Summer weekend specials ended in 1962 Comments 0 News Jane Goddard Bygones and Feature Writer 10:00, 19 Feb 2019 Humberstone railway station in the late 1950s We feel certain this photograph of Humberstone station will bring back lots of memories for some of our readers. It was taken in the late 1950s and features what was the first stop on the Great Northern Railway out of Leicester’s Belgrave Road station. It was sited on an embankment facing the junction of Uppingham Road and St Barnabas’ Road, opposite the Provincial Garage. Its wooden platforms were reached from street-level entrance doors, which are obscured in this picture by a railway poster board. The safest UK towns to live in if WW3 breaks out including one in the East Midlands Heavy traffic towards M1 after serious crash with police at scene It is interesting to note what is being advertised on the boards next to the station. The three we can make out from the photo are for Lyons Maid ice cream and ice lollies, Kodak film and Vespa scooters. The other one visible, to the right, appears to have the words “Bear Up!” and a bear clinging on to a bottle. Any ideas, folks? The station, serving the eastern side of the city, was opened in 1882 and closed to regular passenger traffic in 1953 but remained open for summer weekend specials to the seaside until September 1962. For generations of Leicester children, taking a railway journey from Humberstone meant only one thing – an outing to the seaside. The special route that connected Leicester to the east coast was known as the Tilton to Leicester Railway, and even the very first passenger train from Belgrave Road, on October 2, 1882, was one bound for Skegness. Want to read more Leicestershire nostalgia? On leaving Humberstone station, the train crossed a bridge in Uppingham Road, near Kitchener Road, crossed Coleman Road, went along the rear of Humberstone Park, crossed over Ambassador Road and went under the junction of Uppingham Road with Goodwood and Colchester roads. From here it travelled through east Leicestershire, via Thurnby and Scraptoft station, Ingarsby station and Marefield Junction, where it joined a line from Market Harborough en route to Melton Mowbray and, ultimately, the east coast and Skegness. In this article on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnghentleicesterestateagent/posts/once-standing-proudly-on-an-embankment-along-uppingham-road-humberstone-station-/1422577156542766/ plenty of people in the comments remember it.

Thanks, My calendar might be wrong anyway

'It Was Unbelievable' - Cross On His Foxes Memories Graham Cross made 600 appearances for Leicester City between 1961 and 1975, which is a Foxes record. When speaking to Club Historian John Hutchinson, Graham recalled playing for 12 years in the old First Division, featuring in the European Cup Winners’ Cup, appearing in two FA Cup Finals, winning the League Cup and the FA Community Shield, and lifting the old Second Division title. More here https://www.lcfc.com/pages/en/media-article/graham-cross-leicester-city-lcfc-foxes-former-player-remembers-interview?fbclid=IwY2xjawQSuSRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEed9845lW1bMRJfuTD0moC173PDbv-DrjZkD97QOcz9mCSRGIMuJVerx66Pjs_aem_OBQmeFpyqPO0WuwemjrfwQ

Made In Leicester John Finch 1948 the first Leicester City Football Shirt to include the 'Foxes' badge, from then on, the nickname of the club.

Another lost station Humberstone Station - It was sited on an embankment facing the junction of Uppingham Road and St Barnabas’ Road, opposite the Provincial Garag

Excuse my ignorance but is this just another betting club in disguise?

I've got a note in my diary to renew my membership can you direct me to where on the website I can sign in and do that?

There seems to always be some selfish twats who want to spoil things.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/change-announced-leicester-city-centre-10838274 Change announced in Leicester city centre to bring 'creativity and energy back' 'Performance pitches' are set to be introduced in four places Tom Mack Senior Reporter 06:00, 01 Mar 2026 The scheme will run three days a week, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (stock image) Four new permanent spots for buskers are being set up in a bid to make Leicester city centre more vibrant. The "performance pitches" will be in High Street, East Gates, Belgrave Gate and Gallowtree Gate, with musicians and street performers of all types able to book a slot online. The busking and performing slots will initially be available for Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with the first available this coming Wednesday (March 4). Leicester City Council said it had carefully chosen the four spots - which will be decorated with "Busk Leicester" slogans - to maximise exposure for musicians while minimising the obstruction they cause. Part of Leicestershire named UK hotspot for first time buyers Leicester leaders urge city to 'move on' after unrest report accused of bias The council wants entertainers from "all performance backgrounds" and said the scheme will offer a "platform for established artists as well as providing an opportunity for newcomers to hone their skills and build their fanbase". As well as musicians, the scheme will be open to spoken-word artists, circus performers, puppeteers, comedians, street theatre groups, and storytellers. Vi Dempster, assistant city mayor for culture, said: “Buskers and street performers play a valuable role in Leicester’s cultural scene and can help make busy city centres vibrant and attractive places to visit and spend time in. “We want to ensure that live street performance continues to be a feature in the city centre, and we want to do this in a way that helps make it a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone.” The move is supported by members of the annual Leicester Music Conference, which was formed two years ago to create more opportunities for grassroots music in the city. The organiser of the conference, Dr Yasin El Ashrafi BEM, who is also the director of Leicester-based HQ Can, said: “Music belongs in public spaces. "Reintroducing busking to Leicester in a structured, bookable way is a really positive move for the city centre. "It brings creativity and energy back to our streets while giving emerging artists a legitimate platform to build confidence and connect directly with audiences.

Enzo Maresca, Danny Walker, Willy Caballero, along with new Technical Director James McCarron, all spotted at the KP today.

When the Administrator finds us a buyer even then it'll be a lottery.

How about Countdowns for free kicks when refs take ages sorting it out and seemingly wont allow quick free kicks near the goals.

another view

A pineapple once applied for a job as a traffic warden but was rejected for being too stationary.

Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha believes the bond between Leicester City’s players and fans has been strengthened following the appointment of Gary Rowett. Writing in his programme notes ahead of Saturday’s clash with Norwich City, the Foxes chairman has highlighted the improvements City have made since Rowett was brought in less than two weeks ago – crucial to what he concedes is a ‘fight for survival’.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-protest-king-power-10840887 Chairman Top makes 'fight for survival' admission ahead of Gary Rowett's first King Power game The City chairman has highlighted the team's improvements under Gary Rowett in his programme notes Brian Dick Reach Football Correspondent 10:21, 28 Feb 2026 Updated 10:43, 28 Feb 2026 Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha believes the bond between Leicester City’s players and fans has been strengthened following the appointment of Gary Rowett. Writing in his programme notes ahead of Saturday’s clash with Norwich City, the Foxes chairman has highlighted the improvements City have made since Rowett was brought in less than two weeks ago – crucial to what he concedes is a ‘fight for survival’. City go into today’s game on the back of two draws under Rowett but still in the relegation zone with a dozen matches to play. On a day when there are planned protests against King Power’s management of the club, the chairman wrote: “Between now and the end of the season Gary will bring deep knowledge of the Championship to our team and strong experience of the situation we now face in these final 12 games – a fight for survival in the division. “As one Club, our collective focus is on providing every support possible to Gary, the staff and players to help find the solutions we need. “Gary’s positive impact on the squad has already been visible in his first two games – challenging trips to Stoke City and Middlesbrough that have seen much improved performances and two hard-earned points. “Those improvements have also strengthened the vital connection between our players and our fans, whose support is always so strong on the road. “Thank you to everyone that made the trips to Stoke and to Middlesbrough, I’m looking forward to seeing how the team can build on those improvements in front of our home fans today, which can give energy to the whole stadium.” That didn't last long.

Not since April 1914 have the Foxes lost four straight non top-flight matches in front of their own fans,

Yeah he could have done better and it was unfortunate that no one else managed to prevent the goal as the ball passed several other of our players including the goalkeeper. Besides I never said he was blameless I just said there were plenty of others were anonymous or lacking energy, making silly passes. Thomas was one of our most energetic players which is obviously not enough. Mukasa and Reid were totally invisible. It was collectively a toothless performance, too late substitutions against a team that played Wednesday. I just saw a game where we were collectively responsible for the result.

Sure he could have done better but he had two attackers to deal with as Fats hardly put himself out and there was plenty of play after that with Nelson pushing it out straight to a Norwich player and a weak attempt by Winks to prevent the shot.

A fair way down the list of worse performances today.