Market Harborough Historical Society February meeting
The Market Harborough Historical Society welcomes local historian and Historical Society Secretary, Dr. Len Holden, as their February speaker.
Len will be talking about the influence that transport had on the five market towns of Leicestershire, and will trace the growth of the five market towns from medieval times to the 19th century - Market Harborough, Ashby de-la- Zouch, Melton Mowbray, Hinckley and Lutterworth. This comparative study examines the influence of turnpikes, canals, railways and the carrier trade on these towns.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 11th, at the Market Harborough Methodist Church Hall, Northampton Road at 7.30.pm. For new members and visitors please note there is a car park directly opposite the church.
There is also a charge of £3 for non-members plus a £1 entry fee for all.
Further details can be found on the Historical Society website, www.marketharboroughhistoricalsociety.org