About the project

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For Teachers

What role did Leicestershire have in the slave trade?

Using archives

What are archives?

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For Learners

Was it exciting or boring to be a child living in the East Midlands during World War Two?

Explore the archive

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Editor's chosen item

Ringing the church bells on VE Day certificate

Presented to Philip Parish of Dunholme for ringing the church bells to celebrate Victory in Europe.