Leicester

The Clock Tower

Leicester is a city of the United Kingdom that was the site of settlements of Romans. This city has a lot of Roman remnants that include their bathhouses and an exercise hall that was known as palaestra. Leicester City was a very famous town during Middle Ages and had a burgess community. The city was linked to London by canal at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Many places in the city belong to 14th and 16th centuries. These places include Trinity Hospital and Wyggeston School. However, Leicester city has undergone redevelop

ment after World War II. The clock tower is the focal centre of the city.

This city is located in the middle part of United Kingdom called East Midlands and lies among the top ten cities of the United Kingdom that are best suited to live and to work. the city was ranked in the top ten cities of the UK by Good Growth for Cities Index in 2015. The central axis of the city contains most of the population as well as well-established industries. This area is known as the valley of River Soar. Agriculture is majorly livestock-based and quite traditional.

Leicester is popular for its best quality footwear manufacture as well as light engineering. Manufacturing of machinery and the presence of industries in this area has a sufficiently high level of employment. The central axis of the city contains most of the population as well as well-established industries This area is known as valley of River Soar. Agriculture is majorly livestock-based and quite traditional.

Roman Leicester - Ratae Corieltavorum - as it may have looked around 300 AD

Leicester has thirteen well-furnished buildings that are categorized as Grade I and ten famous monuments. Leicester Cathedral is a very famous church that was elevated to a collegiate church back in the 1920s. The oldest place of worship is the Parish Church of Saint Nicholas. This church was highly renovated in 1870s and 1880s. the largest religious groups are also present in significant numbers.

Leicester is famous a hosts Caribbean Carnival as well as parade each year. The Largest comedy festival which is known as Leicester comedy Festival is also arranged here. The international short film festival is also held annually, usually in November, in which many international countries participate. there are several Art Ventures in the city including The Haymarket Theatre, The Little Theatre, and The De Montfort Hall.

Leicester is home of the worldwide known football team the Leicester City, which is based on King Power Stadium. The most successful rugby club was introduced in 1880 and is famously known as Leicester Tigers. This team has won the league ten times making a record. Leicester Tigers won the premiership title in the year 2013 which is a remarkable achievement. The oldest professional basketball in the country is known as Leicester Riders. Leicester County Cricket Club and Greyhound racing are some other teams. Different teams lying in the same city indicate the interests of its people in sports.