Lubenham – Our Heritage and History
The Lubenham Heritage Group
is a member of the British Association for Local History and was formed in 2001 after it was recognised that many people were interested in the history and heritage of the village and surrounding area. It is a lively and thriving group which takes an active role in the life and affairs of the community.
Next Open Meeting and Next Event for Members
(Please click the Title of a meeting or event to see the full post)
- Roman Leicestershire – 13th May 2025
Peter Liddle MBE, former County Archaeologist, joins us in May to tell us about the fascinating Roman finds recently discovered nearby.
Roman Leicestershire has been the subject of study for centuries but the last few decades have seen a massive step forward in our understanding with field walking, geophysics and excavation all contributing. The Rutland Villa with its amazing mosaics has given us an unprecedented view of a rich site but three sites recently excavated between Lubenham and Harborough have helped to shed light on the peasant farmers who made up the bulk of the population.
Please click here or on the image to see more detail and also the Ketton mosaic.
Manor Farm Lubenham reconstruction
- Snibston Colliery Visit – Tuesday 29th April at 10:30 am
Names are now being taken for the first “Members Only” visit of 2025. Snibston Colliery Park is situated adjacent to the Century Theatre, off Ashby Road, Coalville, LE67 3LN, about 34 miles and 50 minutes drive from Lubenham. There is a café and car parking (currently £3 per day) on site and more parking in nearby streets and a town car park 10 minutes away (see: https://leicscountryparks.org.uk/parks/snibston-colliery-park/).
Snibston Colliery, Coalville Please meet in the café ready to start the tour at 10.30am. We will be guided by a former miner and shown the type of machinery used underground and various colliery buildings. As we will not be going underground there is a mine simulation. We will also have some costumed re-enactors telling stories of the mine. I expect the visit to last 1.5 to 2 hours.
I am advised that the café is very good and so you may want to arrive in time for coffee before the tour or stay for lunch afterwards. I understand they serve soups and sandwiches and hot and cold drinks.
The visit is free for members and £5 per head for non-members, payable on the day in cash. Please contact Margaret Lewis if you would like to take part.
Lubenham History
The Group also carries out research into topics of special interest to the village and projects such as the book Lubenham – a Village History, the Lubenham Heritage Trail and a Lubenham Parish Walks Leaflet.
Interested in Joining Us?
We are a very friendly and informal group and new members and friends are always welcome!
Please drop us an email to find out more about us or to ask about joining, click here.
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