Hidden Histories: High Flying Around
With tour guide Shaun Knapp
Visit the venues and hear the remarkable stories relating to Leicester’s 1960s music scene. This walk brings back to life the buildings long since demolished, the groups who packed out the venues and the people who filled the halls and clubs. Find out how some of the biggest names in music played some of the city’s smallest venues.
IMPORTANT You will be told the tour start location on the Booking Details PDF which will be sent by email once you have purchsed your ticket (the tour does not start at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery)
High Flying Around - guided
Sunday April 26th 2026
Sunday May 31st 2026
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Your guide, Shaun Knapp, is the author of High Flying Around (I & II) and Mods Two City Connection. He was also co-curator of the Mods Shaping a Generation and Punk Rage and Revolution exhibitions which were recently held at Leicester Museum. Shaun previously worked for the museum service and helped establish the guided walks program for Leicester.
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