A Leicester Day Out

Lots going on.

Sky ride

Opening of Richard III centre

Radio Leicester World War One at Home.

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By Fred Hartshorn

Retired Engineer but now am a Therapeutic Counselor and charity volunteer. Ex DJ. MBACP, BSc(Hon), DipComp, DipCoun. Interested in books, computing, family and local history. Budding artist. and Musician.

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