Hidden Histories: An UnCivil War: The 1645 Siege of Leicester

Event Description

With tour guide Jim Butler

In the Summer of 1645, the town of Leicester was besieged by Royalist forces and suffered the bloodiest 48 hours in its long history. On the anniversary of the siege, discover stories of bravery and barbarism whilst exploring the sites and settings for some of the bloodiest fighting in the town.

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)

Leicester’s Medieval Mementoes - guided tour date:

• Sunday May 31st 2026

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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