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The Leicester Mercury was founded by James Thompson in 1874. Until recently, it was based at 16–18 New Walk, but switched to an almost entirely remote operation after the COVID-19 pandemic. Pukaar Group, a local media company, publishes the Leicester Times. [169] [non-primary source needed]
1143 – Leicester Abbey was founded by Robert le Bossu for the canons previously resident at St Mary de Castro. All town parishes were placed under its control apart from St Margaret's. [41] [59] [23] 1168 — Robert le Bossu is buried at Leicester Abbey following his death in Northamptonshire.
The modern diocese of Leicester was founded on 12 November 1926 from the archdeaconries of Leicester and Loughborough and part of the Archdeaconry of Northampton, all from the Diocese of Peterborough. [13] St Martin's Church, Leicester, was elevated as the cathedral of the new see.
The club was founded in 1884 as Leicester Fosse, so named because the team played on a field by the Fosse Road. Before moving to Filbert Street in 1891, the club played at five different grounds. The club joined the Football Association in 1890.
The club was founded in 1884 as Leicester Fosse F.C, and became known as Leicester City in 1919. They moved to Filbert Street in 1891, were elected to the Football League in 1894 and moved to the nearby King Power Stadium in 2002. Leicester City have won five major honours, including one Premier League, one FA Cup and three League Cups.
A man from Leicester has been jailed after he incited two girls to engage in sexual activity. Gavin Macken, 38, was found guilty of five counts of sexual activity with a child and three counts of ...
Leicester City: Championship: Original club, Leicester Fosse, closed down in 1919 to be replaced by Leicester City. [101] Club's history states first football match 1 November 1884. 37 1884 [102] Tranmere Rovers: League Two: Original club, Belmont FC, closed down in 1884 to be replaced by Tranmere. [101] 38 1884 [103] Lincoln City [104] League One
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