Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile
Sun 26 Jul · 01:00
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
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On Sunday, 26 July 2026, Leicester Museum & Art Gallery invites visitors to delve into the history of the Golden Mile during a special guided tour as part of South Asian Heritage Month celebrations. Led by local guide Jim Butler, this insightful exhibition traces the remarkable journey of South Asian families and businesses that transformed this dynamic area of Leicester. Through engaging narratives, guests will gain a deeper understanding of the community's rich cultural heritage and its significant impact on the region's development.
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.
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Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile takes place on Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 01:00. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile is held at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery in Leicester (53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA).
Tickets for Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile are priced at £7. Live prices and availability are shown on visitleicester.info.
Tickets for Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile can be booked via visitleicester.info using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile
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On Sunday, 26 July 2026, Leicester Museum & Art Gallery invites visitors to delve into the history of the Golden Mile during a special guided tour as part of South Asian Heritage Month celebrations. Led by local guide Jim Butler, this insightful exhibition traces the remarkable journey of South Asian families and businesses that transformed this dynamic area of Leicester. Through engaging narratives, guests will gain a deeper understanding of the community's rich cultural heritage and its significant impact on the region's development.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
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.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile?
Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile takes place on Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 01:00. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Where is Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile taking place?
Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile is held at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery in Leicester (53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA).
How much are tickets for Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile?
Tickets for Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile are priced at £7. Live prices and availability are shown on visitleicester.info.
How do I get tickets for Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile?
Tickets for Hidden Histories: History Of The Golden Mile can be booked via visitleicester.info using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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