Daniel Lambert - Born 1770. Died 1809Leicester's largest sonLambert was a Leicester man who became famous for his obesity. At the time of his death, his weight was a massive 53 stone and his waist measurement was over nine feet.
James was the son of Mary Queen of Scots and her second husband Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley he was born June 19, 1566 at Edinburgh Castle. His parent’s marriage was short-lived and Darnley was found murdered 8 months after James was born in June 1566.
The re-interment of Richard III is fast approaching in 2015 – and next month the battle in which he lost his life is dramatically portrayed at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre’s re-enactment weekend.
You may have heard recently in the news of Henry McIntosh "Jock" Dempster who was just 16 when he made two Arctic convoy trips to Murmansk in 1945 as part of the Second World War campaign that transported vital supplies to Russia.
He built up a criminal empire through bootlegging, gambling and ruthless assassinations before settling in Las Vegas, where he opened the famous Flamingo Hotel and Casino. This was was the start of his notorious gambling operation in the middle of the Las Vegas desert.
Best Known For Her Horrific Death - Rather than her acting talent. Born on October 20th 1898 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania - Oliveretta Elaine Duffy was best known for her horrific death rather than her incredible acting talents.
A major History Fair, organised by the Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society, will take place at Beaumanor Hall, Woodhouse, LE12 8TX on Sunday 23 March 2014 from 10.00am - 4.00pm, entrance fee £5, children free, all day catering, and free stewarded parking.
Born in Homer, Illinois, of English ancestry. His birthplace is now the Wild Bill Hickok Memorial, a listed historic site under the supervision of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
Most people, including churchgoers, know little about the ancient English art of change ringing. Many ringers ring on Sundays but cannot attend service due to the time involved, so there is often very little contact between these two branches of the Church.
The latest Heritage Sundays event takes place on Sunday 29 September 2013, with a rare opportunity for guided tours inside some of Leicester’s most historic buildings.