Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England; with history going back 2000 years. The city of Leicester was first known as Ratae Coritanorum and was inhabited by the Corieltauvi tribe. . The Corieltauvi were a Celtic tribe and Leicester was the capital of a territory of what is now known as the East Midlands.
The Roman city of Leicester was founded around AD 50 as a military settlement upon the Fosse Way Roman road. After the military departure, Leicester grew into an important trading region and one of the largest towns in Roman Britain. The remains of the baths of Roman Leicester can be seen at the Jewry Wall and other Roman artifacts are displayed in the Jewry Wall Museum. The Leicester Market, which is still vibrant today, has a history going back 700 years.
You can visit the New Walk Museum and Art Gallery situated in the New Walk area of the city. The Leicester Guildhall dates back to the 15th Century and the Belgrave Hall, built in the 18th Century, provides an oasis of peace and quiet in the busy city.
After World War II Leicester had a large influx of immigrants from India Kenya and Uganda in the early 1970s.These immigrant groups make up...
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