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What did the Victorians do for Leicester?

Summary

Leicester has a superb selection of Victorian buildings in its city centre. This walk showcases some of them, trying to bring alive the great era of public works in the city from 1836 to 1900. It can be divided into two parts if desired.
Difficulty:
Easy Access
Distance:
1.1 miles (1.7 km)
Walking time:
00h 31m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Leicester Town Hall

lat: 52.6335387

lon: -1.1325632

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