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A Leicester shop in 1955… and look at those prices! 🛍️Bill White stands outside his shop in the Wharf Street area, where...
23/09/2026

A Leicester shop in 1955… and look at those prices! 🛍️

Bill White stands outside his shop in the Wharf Street area, where his family had lived for several generations.

The shop was open until 8pm, all week, and he reportedly earned just ÂŁ45 for his efforts.

From Cadbury’s and Typhoo Tea to Colman’s Mustard, this little shop window is a snapshot of everyday Leicester life in the 1950s.

Did you have a family shop like this in Leicester? ❤️

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23/09/2026

🍺 DAY 5 OF 100 LOST LEICESTER PUBS

Today it’s Pump and Tap near Braunstone Gate.

Did you drink here? Work here? Meet someone here? Or have a story about the place? đź‘€

Tell me what you remember in the comments 👇

And tag someone who definitely remembers this one!

Thanks to https://pubhistoryproject.co.uk for the photos and information on today’s pub!

Leicester Central, just before the end… 🚂This photo captures Leicester Central station shortly before it closed in May 1...
23/09/2026

Leicester Central, just before the end… 🚂

This photo captures Leicester Central station shortly before it closed in May 1969.

Look at the platform, the old Great Central signage and that train waiting at the station. Hard to believe this was once part of Leicester’s everyday railway life.

Do you remember Leicester Central before it closed? ❤️

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A glimpse inside one of Leicester’s most memorable theatres, captured long before the city looked the way it does today....
23/09/2026

A glimpse inside one of Leicester’s most memorable theatres, captured long before the city looked the way it does today.

Just look at those balconies and the incredible detail inside. Imagine watching a show here! ❤️

Do you remember the Theatre Royal? What memories do you have of it? 👇

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Spencer Gears, Overton Road… and a steam train in the background! 🚂A glimpse of Leicester when the Great Central Railway...
23/09/2026

Spencer Gears, Overton Road… and a steam train in the background! 🚂

A glimpse of Leicester when the Great Central Railway was still part of everyday life, with Spencer Gears standing proudly along Overton Road.

Just imagine seeing and hearing the trains from the road like this. ❤️

Did you remember Spencer Gears or the old railway nearby?

Follow for more Leicester memories, forgotten places and stories from the city’s past.

St Martin’s before it became St Martin’s Square… 👀This is Leicester’s St Martin’s from before the development we know to...
22/09/2026

St Martin’s before it became St Martin’s Square… 👀

This is Leicester’s St Martin’s from before the development we know today.

Look closely at the shops, buildings and street layout. So much has changed, but you can still spot parts of the area we recognise today.

Did you remember St Martin’s looking like this? ❤️

Follow for more Leicester memories, forgotten places and stories from the city’s past.

22/09/2026

Walking from St Martin’s to Greyfriars…

A short walk, but centuries of Leicester history along the way.

Which part of this historic corner of Leicester fascinates you most?

22/09/2026

Wow!! Was somebody listening to me a few months back…..

22/09/2026

All Leicester City fans know this shop! Who did you have printed on your shirt???

22/09/2026

You know this place today… but do you remember what was here before?

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