City of Leicester & Leicestershire - The Good and Historical Stuff

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LEICESTER PAST: Blackbird Road ~ Postcard from 1952.

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Corner of Nedham Street and Melbourne Road,

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6 hours ago, davieG said:

LEICESTER PAST: Blackbird Road ~ Postcard from 1952.

I assume the tramlines had only relatively recently been covered over judging by the central part of the road and the overhead gantry still in place.

I worked at Marconi on that road many moons ago, and it was said the tramlines were still beneath the grass between the two roads

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6 hours ago, davieG said:

 

Corner of Nedham Street and Melbourne Road,

Western version

Eastern version

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St Georges Tower in 1973, standing tall behind Leicester's Railway Station on London Road.

Do you remember the building to the left on Station Street?

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1952

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8 hours ago, davieG said:

St Georges Tower in 1973, standing tall behind Leicester's Railway Station on London Road.

Do you remember the building to the left on Station Street?

Was it a hotel and shops? I remember the original Brucciani's cafe being there.

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9 hours ago, davieG said:

St Georges Tower in 1973, standing tall behind Leicester's Railway Station on London Road.

Do you remember the building to the left on Station Street?

These photos are so depressing 

[davieG]

Story of Leicester
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Good morning fans! How about this photo looing down Gallowtree Gate from the Clock Tower in 1976. Do you remember when you could drive along Gallowtree Gate, High Street and Humberstone Gate?
The Clock Tower was built on a traffic island that was one of the first 'roundabouts' in the UK! 

#Leicester #StoryOfLeicester

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Pub History Project – Leicester

 

WHITE SWAN, YE OLD WHITE SWAN – MARKET PLACE

 

https://pubhistoryproject.co.uk/2021/04/12/white-swan-ye-old-white-swan-market-place/?fbclid=IwAR0MwCfnqfVup73dXDb-35u9kbBR1MIrs0FEVYA3Nl-t3CZSgPZjrmgrsP4

 

https://mbasic.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1194215718036774&id=1447470483&_rdr

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Lancaster Rd fire station stands in the background as a turntable ladder and a wheeled escape power up De Montfort St. 1930's ???

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3 hours ago, davieG said:

Lancaster Rd fire station stands in the background as a turntable ladder and a wheeled escape power up De Montfort St. 1930's ???

If you want to know where they were called to, the answer lies in this video 8:45 secs in....

 

[davieG]

1952

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Leicester's "Mod" Scene.

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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/m1-junction-revamp-plans-ease-7363811

 

M1 junction revamp plans to ease congestion at motorway 'pinch point'
The highways infrastructure in the area is 'inferior' says the council

ByHannah RichardsonLocal Democracy Reporter
05:00, 22 JUL 2022

Junction 21 of the M1 (Image: Google)

Plans have been unveiled to ease traffic congestion at a ‘pinch point’ M1 junction – but first the council behind them needs to land the money. Blaby District Council hopes to secure Government money to tackle traffic jams around Junction 21 of the M1.

There are ‘significant issues’ with congestion and safety on the southbound slip road between Junction 21 and the A563 Lubbesthorpe Way junction, the council has said. It added: “The current layout is a pinch point for traffic which needs to join and quickly leave existing lanes.”

To tackle this, the council will be working with Leicestershire County Council, the local highways authority, to submit what is likely to be a multi-million pound bid to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund. Some of the money would be used to create a new lane from the M1 at the Junction 21 southbound slip road, heading towards the A563.

 

The council has said this would eliminate the need for vehicles to merge and switch lanes along the A4560. In addition, extra lanes would be installed on nearby roads, which are some of the busiest routes around the city.

A 60m extension to the right turn filter lane into Grove Business Park along the Southeast bound A563 Lubbesthorpe Way/Pernman Way would also to be added. And a fourth lane on the A563 Northwest bound would be added from the Everards Roundabout to the exit of Grove Business Park.

Councillor Terry Richardson, Leader of Blaby District Council, said he is ‘very excited’ about the funding opportunity which will allow them to create a more efficient and safer road network, reduce journey times and support economic growth in the area.

The council added not taking advantage of the money on offer would show a lack of support for businesses and residents who are currently disadvantaged due to an inferior highway infrastructure that cannot cope with demand.

Councillor Ozzy O’ Shea, Leicestershire County Council cabinet member for Highways and Transport, said: “Leicestershire is growing so it’s vital we lever Government money to help shape the county of tomorrow. This levelling up cash will provide tangible improvements for people and business as well as keeping Leicestershire moving.”

South Leicestershire MP, Alberto Costa, added his support for the plans, saying they would be ‘hugely beneficial’ for residents in the area. He added he would do all he could to support the council in their bid.

Councils across the country will have the chance to bid for up to £20 million of funding through the scheme. Blaby District Council has said it will announce the result of the bid in the coming weeks.

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1931

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3 hours ago, davieG said:

1931

Didn't know whether to give thumbs up or sad face tbh.

All those lovely buildings, replaced by the Haymarket..

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1980s

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-62244101

 

Went yesterday, really interesting. The exhibition is small but lots of historical content and the tour was excellent.

[davieG]

 

Born and Raised in Leicester

Messrs Faire's Premises (Alexandra House), corner of Southampton Street and Wimbledon Street, 1902.

 

 

A survivor.

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The Rutland Coffee House, which used to be on the corner of Wharf Street and Humberstone Road.

Image credit: Leicester & Leicestershire Record Office.

The Rutland was one of many coffee houses run by the Coffee and Cocoa House Company. The Company was formed in the 19th century to provide an alternative to the numerous ale houses in Leicester and brought coffee culture to the working classes.

Many of their coffee houses were purpose-built on a grand scale, designed to give customers a sense of prosperity and status. Some took on the appearance of public houses in an attempt to seem a credible alternative to such establishments. They were characterised by airiness, brightness and comfort, with newspapers and amusements available. It was acknowledged that the quality of the decoration, fittings, cleanliness and order surpassed anything formerly available except at a high price. Both men and women frequented the houses and appreciated the accessibility and sociability of the environment.

Discover more about the development of Leicester's coffee houses on a new 'Coffee versus Ale' heritage panel on High Street, just opposite the Queen of Bradgate.

#StoryofLeicester #Leicester

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18 hours ago, davieG said:

 

Born and Raised in Leicester

Messrs Faire's Premises (Alexandra House), corner of Southampton Street and Wimbledon Street, 1902.

 

 

A survivor.

Fabulous building. Think it is actually the one on Rutland St however.

It does make an interesting comparison between old and new when you look down Rutland St and see this building on the right and the ultra modern Curve on the left.

Edited 27 July 2022 by Free Falling Foxes

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On 24/07/2022 at 08:45, davieG said:

1980s

Was the bank there in the 80s? I used to go out to all 3 in the 90s. Tho sarries more when it changed to Molly's tho. 

 

The Bank had, I'd imagine, THE most intimidating bogs in the UK.  Well out of site of the bouncers and claustrophobic. Heaven help you if you'd accidentally brushed the wrong shoulder earlier in the evening. 

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1992