Crime and Punishment - free guided tour of Leicester Guildhall

Crime and Punishment - free guided tour of Leicester Guildhall

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Crime and Punishment - free guided tour of Leicester Guildhall

Join Mark Collins, one of our wonderful tour guides for a special and unique look at the history of Leicester's oldest medieval building from when it was home to Leicester's first Police Force.

This tour will concentrate upon the theme of 'Crime and Punishment'. Find out about the unsavoury characters who have passed through its historic doors.

The tours are free, however, donations are welcome.

*Image: Convict: 4415. 11-year-old James Leadbeater. 4'2" in his stockinged feet was whipped and made to serve four-days hard labour with hardened adult criminals.  His crime: stealing celery.

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The Guildhall, Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ

Tel: 0116 253 2569

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Crime and Punishment - free guided tour of Leicester Guildhall (3 Nov 2024)
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Sunday11:30 - 12:30
13:00 - 14:00
14:30 - 15:30

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