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Whitwick Station Vicarage Street Silver Street Brooks Lane Cademan Street Market Place

Whitwick Historical Group

Whitwick

Whitwick Historical Group is based at the Old Station Building in Whitwick.  The group houses a large collection of resources which are available to members and non-members of the group.

Resources include photographs, maps, documents and artefacts and our media room provides access to microfiche, census returns, CDs etc.  All these resources can be used by family history researchers as well as people that are interested in the history and heritage of the area, and experienced friendly experts are always on hand to help you.


The group enjoys an enviable reputation for producing its own publications, it arranges public talks on local heritage topics, produces a quarterly newsletter and annual calendar and presents regular exhibitions on national topics as well as local issues.  Come and see us to discuss how we can help you with your research.  Perhaps you have some old photographs that you would like the group to place in its archive?


Take a look at the resources we offer and call in to see us - we'll be pleased to see you.


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WANTED

The Group is looking for a volunteer to manage their publicity, could you do it?

Publicity is required for events, publications, articles for local newsletters, Group news etc. 

INTERESTED?  Want to know more? Contact: Janice on janicebail@ntlworld.com


Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation was held on 2nd June 1953         

Did you attend a street party in Whitwick? The Group are searching for photographs of any street parties or events held to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Fancy dress, party time, mothers and neighbours, the parade, sports events, talent shows or the evening event at Holy Cross School.

These photographs are to be on display to celebrate the Queen's 60th Jubilee. If you have photographs you could either donate to the Group, or enable them to take copies of  please contact Janice on 01509 556793 or  janicebail@ntlworld.com


The History of the Village of Whitwick

The village of Whitwick is located in North West Leicestershire.  Read a brief history of the village.

 

Researching Your Family History

Are you researching your family history?  Call in or make an appointment to come & see us. 

 

The History of Whitwick Colliery

Read a brief history about how coal mining has played a large part in the history of Whitwick. 

Browse Walks
 
 
 
 

Buy Books & Merchandise Online

See our full range of books, postcards, calendar and other merchandise for sale here online.

 

Special Projects Past & Present

Read about some of the projects that we're working on at the moment.  Could you help us?

 

Contact us at Whitwick Historical Group

Can we help you with your research?  Can you help us? Do you have any old photographs?  Contact us.

 
 
 
 

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