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)
- A Victorian Christmas – 9th December 2025 – Cynthia Brown
We offer a warm welcome to well known local social historian and author Cynthia Brown, who in her illustrated talk will look at the wider social aspects of Victorian Christmases including charities, presents, sporting and theatrical events, religious festivals and other activities. It appears even the Victorians were concerned about over commercialisation!
Don’t forget we have wine and mince pies and a raffle at our Christmas meeting.
- Tour of Loughborough Bellfoundry
Address: Taylor’s Bellfoundry Museum
Our next visit will be to the Taylor’s Bellfoundry and Museum on Tuesday 18th November 2025.
Address:
Taylor’s Bellfoundry Museum, Freehold Street,
Loughborough,
LE11 1ARYou will find more details about Taylor’s Bellfoundry on their excellent website at: https://belltrust.co.uk.
Car Parking: Taylor’s is located in a residential area, so there is a limited amount of free on-street parking around the bellfoundry site. Free parking is typically available on the surrounding streets. We are within easy walking distance of the town centre.
We shall meet there at 10.30am for a guided tour of the foundry. Please wear suitably strong flat shoes and clothing as it will be dusty and also hot where they pour the molten bronze alloy into the moulds.
Please look at the poster on the Village Hall Notice Board or on the LHG website for more information. The cost of £15.00 includes our guided tour and tea/coffee and biscuits. Other attractions and cafés are nearby.
To book your place, please contact Esther Hancock.
Nearby Attractions
We’re just 0.7 miles (around a 15-minute walk) from Queen’s Park in Loughborough town centre. Queen’s Park is home to:- The Charnwood Museum
- The Loughborough Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum
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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