- Published On: 15 April 20250 Comments on The National Forest Walking Festival
Whitwick Historical Group will be supporting this event with a display of historical school photographs. We may have a picture of you in our archives if you attended this school.
Published On: 8 April 20250 Comments on 70th Anniversary of Whitwick St.John the Baptist C.E. Primary School
Whitwick Historical Group has recently received a postcard collection of over 600 postcards donated by Brian Concannon. These range from written postcards dated 1902 up to the end of the 20th century. They are black and white, colour and colourised. Many are of local views in the Leicestershire area, but [...]
Published On: 27 February 20250 Comments on Brian Concannon Postcard Collection
Amanda Hack Labour, North West Leicestershire in the House of Commons on 6 February 2025 said I thank my hon. Friend Adam Jogee for securing this incredibly important debate. He is a true champion for miners across our country. My constituency of North West Leicestershire has a rich mining [...]
Published On: 8 February 20250 Comments on Whitwick Historical Group Mentioned in Parliament by Amanda Hack MP
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
Whitwick Historical Group
The Old Station Building
North Street
Whitwick
Leicestershire
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