Come and find out about the history of some of Leicester's most iconic companies, some of which are now global brands. Do you know which ones???
Tuesday 17 September 2024 at 7.30 pm
Speaker: Brian Johnson
Brian is a popular local historian who has covered many aspects of Leicester's history.
At: Markfield Methodist Church, Main Street, Markfield LE67 9UU.
The three principal industries in Leicester were Boot and Shoe, Hosiery and Engineering. Many thousands were employed in these industries, particularly during and after the industrial revolution. By the 1950s, Leicester was considered the second richest city in Europe. The hosiery industry alone was earning the equivalent of over £100 million per year and accounting for a third of the country’s exports.
Many Leicester companies became household names and so even people who didn’t grow up in Leicester will still be familiar with them. Sadly, many of those companies are no longer with us.
But what of the other companies though, the ones that are still with us? Many have weathered the storms of recent years and are still performing well. Some are big names we regularly see advertised on the television, but not many people realise they have their origins here in Leicester.
Admission charge:
Meetings and talks are free of charge for members of the Markfield Local History Group. We welcome new members - join at the meeting, or send a message via the Contact Us page. Membership costs £8 per year (January to January, reviewed annually)
Visitors are also very welcome. There is a charge of £3 per meeting.
Getting to the venue:
Parking is available on nearby streets, please be considerate to residents.
The Arriva 29 bus service Leicester/Coalville/Swadlincote stops at The Green opposite the Church. The 29A stops near the top of Main Street.
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