Tuesday 15th September 2026 at 7.30pm

Speaker: LAURENCE LOCK

YES, that’s right, there really were 14 pubs in Markfield at one time – but:

• When was that???

• Where were they all??

• How were they used?

• What are they now?

The Flying Horse Inn on Shaw Lane - celebrated ales and good stabling!

Come along for the evening to learn about the history of Markfield's pubs from Laurence. He is one of our group members and has undertaken extensive research into the history of Leicestershire pubs.

Meeting venue and time

Markfield Methodist Church, Main Street (Opposite The Green) LE67 9WD, starting at 7.30pm. The Church is fully accessible and has lots of seating. Advance bookings are not usually taken.

Light refreshments are served afterwards at no extra charge, with the opportunity to chat with other people and the speaker.

There is very limited car parking towards the rear of the Church. Parking is available around The Green and neighbouring roads.

The Arriva 29A bus service Leicester/Coalville/Swadlincote and the LC15 service both stop at The Green. The 29 stops near the top of Main Street, a 5-10 minute walk.

Charges

Group members attend meetings at no extra charge.

The annual membership subscription is £8 for individuals and £14 for joint members. The membership subscription runs from one Annual General Meeting to another. New members are welcome to join at any meeting and their membership will then continue until the next AGM.

Non-members are asked to pay £3 on the door at each meeting, which includes light refreshments after the talk.

There is no charge for under 18s. Children aged under 16 must be accompanied. Please note that our meetings are generally not suitable for younger children, unless otherwise advertised.