The ENTIRE History Of Leicestershire, England (10,000+ years in 68 Minutes)

Описание: Discover the complete history of Leicestershire, England - from prehistoric settlements to modern times. This deep dive covers 10,000+ years of Leicestershire history, including the Battle of Bosworth Field, King Richard III's discovery, Roman Britain, Viking invasions, and Leicester City's incredible journey.

Leicestershire sits in the heart of England's East Midlands, and its history shaped Britain itself. Learn about the Corieltauvi tribe, Roman Ratae Corieltauvorum (Leicester), Anglo-Saxon settlements, Viking Danelaw, Norman conquest, and medieval power struggles. Explore how Simon de Montfort created parliamentary democracy in Leicester, Lady Jane Grey's tragic nine-day reign, and the English Civil War's impact on the county.

This comprehensive Leicestershire documentary covers the Industrial Revolution's transformation of Leicester into a hosiery manufacturing powerhouse, Victorian innovation, both World Wars, and Leicester's evolution into one of Britain's most diverse cities. Plus, the incredible 2012 discovery of King Richard III under a Leicester parking lot and Leicester City FC's miraculous 2016 Premier League victory.

What you'll learn about Leicestershire history:
Prehistoric Leicestershire and Bronze Age settlements
Roman Britain and the founding of Leicester (Ratae)
Anglo-Saxon England and the Kingdom of Mercia
Viking invasions and the Danelaw period
Norman Conquest and Leicester Castle
Wars of the Roses and Battle of Bosworth Field 1485
King Richard III discovery and identification
Tudor England and the Dissolution of Monasteries
English Civil War siege of Leicester
Industrial Revolution and Leicester's hosiery industry
Victorian Leicester and railway expansion
WWI and WWII impact on Leicestershire
Modern multicultural Leicester
Leicester City Premier League champions 2016
Archaeological discoveries and heritage sites
Featured locations: Leicester, Market Bosworth, Bosworth Battlefield, Bradgate Park, Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Leicester Cathedral, and more.

Whether you're interested in British history, English history, medieval history, Roman Britain, Viking Age, Tudor period, or local UK history, this complete guide to Leicestershire covers everything. Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, genealogy researchers, and anyone curious about England's hidden historical gems.

From hunter-gatherers to Richard III, from Roman roads to Premier League glory - this is the ENTIRE history of Leicestershire, England.

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