Event

Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile

26th July - 1st November
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, 53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA
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With tour guide Jim Butler

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)

History of the Golden Mile - guided

Sunday July 26th 2026 South Asian Heritage Month

To mark South Asian Heritage Month, uncover the story behind how the sudden influx of Ugandan Asian refugees fleeing the tyranny of Idi Amin rejuvenated a dilapidated Victorian area of Leicester and led to the creation of The Golden Mile.

Sunday November 1st 2026 Diwali

Just before this year’s Diwali celebrations, uncover the story behind how the sudden influx of Ugandan Asian refugees fleeing the tyranny of Idi Amin rejuvenated a dilapidated Victorian area of Leicester and led to the creation of The Golden Mile.

Your guide, Jim Butler, is the creator, writer and producer of the popular 'Hidden Histories of Leicester’ series on YouTube, Facebook and TikTok. He writes and leads guided tours around the city covering a broad range of historical topics, drawing on his life-long love of Leicester’s rich culture and heritage and over 25 years’ experience of communicating its amazing history to all ages and backgrounds.

Performances

14:00 to 16:00 - Sunday 26th July

  • Standard: £7
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14:00 to 15:30 - Monday 27th July

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14:00 to 15:30 - Tuesday 28th July

  • Standard: £7
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14:00 to 15:30 - Wednesday 29th July

  • Standard: £7
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14:00 to 15:30 - Thursday 30th July

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14:00 to 15:30 - Friday 31st July

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Contact

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
53 New Walk
Leicester
LE1 7EA
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