Leicester's Hidden Gems

    Discover the Hidden Gems of Leicestershire

    Residents of YMCA Leicestershire have been hard at work for the past year to uncovering the stories, events, and community treasures to create an archive of the Hidden Gems of Leicester, working with The Y Theatre with funding from Historic England.

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    Discover Leicester’s Hidden Stories

    Explore the Hidden Gems project—a journey into Leicester’s past, brought to life by YMCA residents and Historic England.

    Unearthing Hidden Histories of Leicester’s Communities

    Dive into our standout projects that celebrate heritage, artistry, and community impact.

    Honouring local heritage

    Rediscovering Stories

    Celebrating local landmarks

    Timeless Structures

    Empowering Community Voices

    The Podcast

    Spotlighting Cultural Treasures

    Treasured Artifacts

    Reviving Untold Histories

    Preserving Memories

    Unveiling Leicestershire legends

    Myths & Folklore

    Podcast

    Listen the Hidden Gems Podcast for fascinating stories and local insights from YMCA Leicestershire residents.

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