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'''Kibworth History Society'''<br>6 The Tithings<br>Kibworth, Leicestershire LE8 0PU UK<br>Telephone: 0116 2796171<br> | '''Kibworth History Society'''<br>6 The Tithings<br>Kibworth, Leicestershire LE8 0PU UK<br>Telephone: 0116 2796171<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:history@kibworth.plus.com history@kibworth.plus.com]<br>Website: [http://www.kibworth.org/ Kibworth History Society]<br> | Email: [mailto:history@kibworth.plus.com history@kibworth.plus.com]<br>Website: [http://www.kibworth.org/ Kibworth History Society]<br> | ||
Website #2: [http://www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/organisation/kibworth-history-society Kibworth History Society] | Website #2: [http://www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/organisation/kibworth-history-society Kibworth History Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/kibworthhistorysociety Kibworth History Society] | ||
:The Society's aims include raising awareness and fostering an interest in local history, and gathering, study, and publication of local history information. Situated in south Leicestershire, the Society started life first as a family history group, then broadening to all aspects of history pertaining to the villages of Kibworth Beauchamp, Kibworth Harcourt, and Smeeton Westerby. | :The Society's aims include raising awareness and fostering an interest in local history, and gathering, study, and publication of local history information. Situated in south Leicestershire, the Society started life first as a family history group, then broadening to all aspects of history pertaining to the villages of Kibworth Beauchamp, Kibworth Harcourt, and Smeeton Westerby. | ||
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'''Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society'''<br>New Walk Museum<br>53 New Walk<br>Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 7EA UK<br> | '''Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society'''<br>New Walk Museum<br>53 New Walk<br>Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 7EA UK<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:HonSecLAHS@gmail.com HonSecLAHS@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.le.ac.uk/lahs/ Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society] | Email: [mailto:HonSecLAHS@gmail.com HonSecLAHS@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.le.ac.uk/lahs/ Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/leicsarchandhistsoc Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society] | ||
:The Society was founded in 1855 and over the years has changed its name slightly, but its aims have virtually remained the same; 'to promote the study of history, archaeology, antiquities and architecture of the county'. | :The Society was founded in 1855 and over the years has changed its name slightly, but its aims have virtually remained the same; 'to promote the study of history, archaeology, antiquities and architecture of the county'. | ||
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'''Leicestershire Industrial History Society'''<br>St. Mary's Community Hall<br>St. Mary's Avenue<br>Braunstone Lane, Leicestershire LE3 3FT UK<br> | '''Leicestershire Industrial History Society'''<br>St. Mary's Community Hall<br>St. Mary's Avenue<br>Braunstone Lane, Leicestershire LE3 3FT UK<br> | ||
Telephone: 0116 291 9706<br>Email: [mailto:lihs99@ntlworld.com lihs99@ntlworld.com]<br> | Telephone: 0116 291 9706<br>Email: [mailto:lihs99@ntlworld.com lihs99@ntlworld.com]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.lihs.org.uk/ Leicestershire Industrial History Society] | Website: [http://www.lihs.org.uk/ Leicestershire Industrial History Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/LeicestershireIndustrialHistorySociety Leicestershire Industrial History Society] | ||
:The Society's aims include encouraging the study and recording of the industrial past of Leicestershire. | :The Society's aims include encouraging the study and recording of the industrial past of Leicestershire. | ||
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'''Loughborough Archaeological & Historical Society'''<br>James France Building<br>Loughborough University Campus<br>Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TW UK<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@loughboroughpastandpresent.org secretary@loughboroughpastandpresent.org]<br> | '''Loughborough Archaeological & Historical Society'''<br>James France Building<br>Loughborough University Campus<br>Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TW UK<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@loughboroughpastandpresent.org secretary@loughboroughpastandpresent.org]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.loughboroughpastandpresent.org/lahs.php Loughborough Archaeological & Historical Society] | Website: [http://www.loughboroughpastandpresent.org/lahs.php Loughborough Archaeological & Historical Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoughArchandHistorySoc Loughborough Archaeological & Historical Society] | ||
:Founded in 1955 to encourage the study of the archaeology of the Loughborough area, the Society has expanded its interests to include all aspects of the area’s history. | :Founded in 1955 to encourage the study of the archaeology of the Loughborough area, the Society has expanded its interests to include all aspects of the area’s history. | ||
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'''Rothley History Society'''<br>The Rothley Centre<br>12 Mountsorrel Ln<br>Rothley<br>Leicester, Leicestershire LE7 7PR UK<br>Telephone: 0116 2303387<br> | '''Rothley History Society'''<br>The Rothley Centre<br>12 Mountsorrel Ln<br>Rothley<br>Leicester, Leicestershire LE7 7PR UK<br>Telephone: 0116 2303387<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.rothleyparishcouncil.org.uk/rothley-history-society.html Rothley History Society] | Website: [http://www.rothleyparishcouncil.org.uk/rothley-history-society.html Rothley History Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/Rothley-History-Society-352744362559177 Rothley History Society] | ||
'''Shepshed History Society'''<br>The Glenmore Community Centre<br>Thorpe Road<br>Shepshed, Leicestershire LE12 9LU UK<br>Telephone: 01509 507815<br> | '''Shepshed History Society'''<br>The Glenmore Community Centre<br>Thorpe Road<br>Shepshed, Leicestershire LE12 9LU UK<br>Telephone: 01509 507815<br> | ||
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'''Whitwick Historical Group'''<br>Old Station Building<br>North Street<br>Whitwick, Leicestershire LE67 5HA UK<br>Telephone (home): 01530 813138<br> | '''Whitwick Historical Group'''<br>Old Station Building<br>North Street<br>Whitwick, Leicestershire LE67 5HA UK<br>Telephone (home): 01530 813138<br> | ||
Telephone (work): 01509 282035<br>Email: [mailto:daphne.hewitt@advantica.biz daphne.hewitt@advantica.biz]<br> | Telephone (work): 01509 282035<br>Email: [mailto:daphne.hewitt@advantica.biz daphne.hewitt@advantica.biz]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.goleicestershire.com/history-and-heritage/whitwick-historical-group.aspx Whitwick Historical Group] | Website: [http://www.goleicestershire.com/history-and-heritage/whitwick-historical-group.aspx Whitwick Historical Group]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/Whitwick-Historical-Group-516740378427516 Whitwick Historical Group] | ||
:The group houses a large collection of resources which are available to members and non-members of the group. Resources include photographs, maps, documents and artefacts and our media room provides access to microfiche, census returns, CDs etc. All these resources can be used by family history researchers as well as people that are interested in the history and heritage of the area, and experienced friendly experts are always on hand to help you. | :The group houses a large collection of resources which are available to members and non-members of the group. Resources include photographs, maps, documents and artefacts and our media room provides access to microfiche, census returns, CDs etc. All these resources can be used by family history researchers as well as people that are interested in the history and heritage of the area, and experienced friendly experts are always on hand to help you. | ||