Leicester with a population of around
280,000 is the largest city in the East
Midlands and the tenth largest in the
country.
Leicester has a rich history and diverse
ethnicity. Leicester’s importance
was first recognised by the Romans and
later by the Danes, who used it as a strategic
stronghold to control the Midlands. Leicester
has developed into a major commercial
and manufacturing centre. Leicester is
known better for the diversity of its
trade and population.
Leicester Caribbean Festival Celebrates
the Diversity of the Community
Leicester is also a historic meeting
place. For centuries people of different
races and cultures have gathered in Leicester,
creating a rich and unique heritage. Leicester’s
diversity continues today.Leicester and
Leicestershire can offer classic English
villages, historic market towns, grand
stately homes, exciting attractions, unusual
shops, stylish restaurants and much more!
10 Interesting Facts about
Leicester
It's the home of Everards and Ansell
Beer - you knew there was a good reason
to come here.
Mr Mark Morrison (Return of the Mack!)
lives there.
Statue of Thomas Cook, he was born
and lived in Leicester
It's the home of Walkers Crisps and
Gary Lineker.
Cornershop (remember them?) are from
Leicester.
Thomas Cook (the holiday man) was
born and lived here.
Sue Townsend (author of Adrian Mole)
is from Leicester.
DNA fingerprinting was discovered
there.
It's home of two former Big Brother
contestants (getting thin on the ground
now).
It's the home town of the Attenborough
brothers.
The England soccer star Garry Lineker
is from Leicester.
