Other milestones in Leicester for 2022

170

Years

ago in 1852, The Market House and Corn Exchange, in the Market Place, was built

140

Years

since Victoria Park and Abbey Park opened in 1882

ago Leicester Tigers moved to their new home at Welford Road Stadium in 1892 since the formation of Leicester Drama Society, which owns The Little Theatre

of youth charity Soft Touch Arts

50

Years

ago, St Mary’s Church became Leicester Cathedral

of care charity Age UK. It’s also the year that the first woman Special Constable, Edna Taylor, joined Leicestershire police as a volunteer

in 1957, The University of Leicester was established, as was Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Society

30

Years

ago, The Shires Shopping Centre opened in 1992 and Leicester Polytechnic became Simon De Montfort University Since King Richard III was discovered

ago, the King Power Stadium opened