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Talk: The Most Excavated City in Britain

Thursday 9 May
7.00 - 9.00pm
Tickets - £5.50 / £3.50 concessions

Join archaeologist Mathew Morris from University of Leicester Archaeological Services for a talk about the city's archaeology and why, today, Leicester is one of the most excavated cities in Britain.

Event made possible thanks to National Lottery players.

Talk: The Most Excavated City in Britain

Discover 900 years of history

Welcome to Leicester Cathedral, at the beating heart of our city and county.

We offer hospitality to the wider church, the communities of faith that make up our multicultural society and those who come as visitors to the East Midlands, especially in search of the story of King Richard III.

Join with us in this adventure!

Discover 900 years of history

Visit us

We invite you to discover or rediscover Leicester Cathedral, and we look forward to welcoming you here seven days a week.

Daily Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8.15am to 6.00pm
Saturday: 9.15am to 6.00pm
Sunday: 10.00am to 4.30pm (Visitors welcome from Midday)

Admission is free, but donations are always gratefully received.

Visit us

Leicester Cathedral is at the physical heart of our city and county.

Our church, built on the site of a Roman temple and dedicated to St Martin of Tours, has been embedded in the public, economic, cultural and religious life of this community for over 900 years. Since 1927, as the seat of the Bishop of Leicester, we now gather people together for worship, celebration, lament, debate and service of the poor and vulnerable.

We offer hospitality to the wider church, the communities of faith that make up our multicultural society and those who come as visitors to the East Midlands, especially in search of the story of King Richard III.

I invite you to join with us in this adventure.

The Very Revd Karen Rooms, Dean of Leicester

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Tags: Talk

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Tags: Families

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Tags: Vacancies

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Posted: Tue, 2 Apr 2024

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