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The Coalville Times in 1921 has now been uploaded covering articles in that year related to the First World War. Although the war had been over for nearly three years, there was still a lot of articles and reports in the paper reporting on the local villages organising and building [...]
Published On: 20 January 20250 Comments on Coalville Times at War – 1921 Uploaded
The 1921 edition has been uploaded (20th January 2025). Check out what was happening over 100 years ago in Whitwick. Here is part of an article taken from each month to whet your appetite. Yearly reports are available from 1913 up to 1921 for you to view in the 'Whitwick [...]
Published On: 20 January 20250 Comments on Whitwick in Print – 1921 Edition Uploaded
Our recent event was "Whitwick At Leisure" held on Saturday 19th October at Whitwick Methodist Church. We were also supported by other local groups including displays by Whitwick Holy Cross pupils, Whitwick Cub Scouts, Friends of Thringstone, LCC Museum Service, Marie Brown and Chris Matchett. The video to the [...]
Published On: 19 October 20240 Comments on Whitwick At Leisure Event
The Whitwick Historical Group 2025 Calendar is now available. Our popular calendar with images of Whitwick can now be purchased by calling at 'The Old Station' or these local shops in Whitwick: Silver Street Colledge’s Florists; Mark Davis Opticians; North Street Mason’s Chemist Castle Street K.C.R. Garage Also, [...]
Published On: 27 September 20240 Comments on 2025 Calendar Available Now
22nd April: a new edition of "Banded Together Part 1" will be on sale!
Published On: 3 April 20230 Comments on Relaunch of “Banded Together Part 1”
In October, the team at Whitwick Historical Group organised an exhibition with the theme of “Whitwick Schools” to mark the Group’s 35th Anniversary. We were all delighted by the support received from the local community.
Published On: 1 October 20180 Comments on 35th Anniversary Exhibition
Enthusiastic volunteers helped to make Whitwick’s Big Dig a wonderful community event. Over the weekend of 25th and 26th July, over 150 local people gave their time, energy and their gardens to support the project.
Published On: 1 July 20150 Comments on Whitwick’s Big Dig
