On the ground

Ride Leicester: Revolting Robert and the 1173 Siege of Leicester Ride

6:00 PM

In 1173, Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester joined the revolt against King Henry II.  As a result, the town was besieged by "the army of England" and neither Robert or Leicester would be the same again.  Join local historian Jim Butler on an exploration of the sites and stories surrounding this historic event.

Location

Leicester Town Hall (Bike Park), Town Hall Square, Leicester, LE1 9BG, United Kingdom

Schedule

Wed, 17 Jul

6:00 PM

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7:30 PM

Duration of event

90 mins approx

Additional booking information

Limited places so booking via Ride Leicester website essential. Booking Link TBA