The History of Leicester's Markets - Jim Butler
Sun 8 Nov · 18:30
Leicester Secular Hall
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Jim Butler will present a talk on the history of Leicester's markets, discussing archaeological findings that reveal 2,000 years of human activity beneath the marketplace. This event is scheduled for 8 November 2026 at Leicester Secular Hall, with free entry.
A History of Leicester's Markets
Leicester's market is roughly 800 years old but was moved to its current location roughly 700 years ago. Recent excavations have uncovered 2,000 years of human activity directly beneath the market marketplace. Archaeologists found Roman buildings, medieval market surfaces, and the remains of a late medieval dungeon believed to belong to the historical Gainsborough Chamber—a civic hub used for shops, judicial affairs, and a prison.
Jim Butler is a local historian, heritage learning specialist, and content creator based in Leicester, UK, best known as the creator and producer of the popular online series Hidden Histories of Leicester.
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The History of Leicester's Markets - Jim Butler takes place on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 18:30.
The History of Leicester's Markets - Jim Butler is held at Leicester Secular Hall in Leicester (75 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WB).
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Jim Butler will present a talk on the history of Leicester's markets, discussing archaeological findings that reveal 2,000 years of human activity beneath the marketplace. This event is scheduled for 8 November 2026 at Leicester Secular Hall, with free entry.
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A History of Leicester's Markets
Leicester's market is roughly 800 years old but was moved to its current location roughly 700 years ago. Recent excavations have uncovered 2,000 years of human activity directly beneath the market marketplace. Archaeologists found Roman buildings, medieval market surfaces, and the remains of a late medieval dungeon believed to belong to the historical Gainsborough Chamber—a civic hub used for shops, judicial affairs, and a prison.
Jim Butler is a local historian, heritage learning specialist, and content creator based in Leicester, UK, best known as the creator and producer of the popular online series Hidden Histories of Leicester.
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The History of Leicester's Markets - Jim Butler takes place on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 18:30.
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The History of Leicester's Markets - Jim Butler is held at Leicester Secular Hall in Leicester (75 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WB).
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The forecast for The History of Leicester's Markets - Jim Butler is Mainly clear · 9°C.
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