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	St Martin's Cathedral Leicester
		Although St Martin's is one of England's smallest cathedrals, it is not without beauty.
		Long regarded as Leicester's civic church, it was elevated to the status of a
		Cathedral on the reconstitution of the Leicestershire Diocese in 1927.
	uk.geocities.com /st_martins_leicester (852 words)

	Wikinfo \| Leicester
		Leicester is home to two universities, the University of Leicester (Royal Charter 1957) and De Montfort University (founded 1992 from Leicester Polytechnic), and has an Anglican cathedral of St Martin's.
		Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England - and was founded in AD 50 by the Romans, who named it Ratae Coritanorum, named after the Corieltauvi, the Celtic tribe that dwelt in the area before they arrived.
		After Leicester became a city in 1919, the city council applied to add to the arms, permission for which was granted in 1929, when the supporting lions, from the Lancastrian Earls of Leicester, were added.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Leicester (1021 words)

	Science & Theology News - Leicester Central Mosque Welcomes Arthur Peacocke (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Jointly hosted by the Leicester Cathedral and Leicester Central Mosque, the lecture was held at the Central Mosque in February.
		Leicester Central Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the United Kingdom.
		The history of the mosque, the rise of Islam in Leicester and the meaning of the decoration were all subjects that were explained and discussed.
	www.stnews.org /News-1850.htm (601 words)

	Leicester, United Kingdom
		Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England, and is now one of the most ethnically diverse.
		Leicester is expected by 2012 to become the first major city in Britain in which the ethnic minority population will form a majority.
		The City of Leicester's coat of arms was first granted to the city at the Heraldic Visitation of 1619, and is based on the arms of the first Earl of Leicester, Robert Beaumont.
	www.creekin.net /c66-n193-leicester-united-kingdom.html (2071 words)

	Leicester - Gurupedia
		Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England with a history going back nearly 2000 years.
		The City of Leicester's coat of arms was first granted to the city at the Heraldic Visitation of 1619, and is based on the arms of the First Earl of Leicester, Robert Beaumont.
		After Leicester became a city in 1919, the city council applied to add to the arms, permission for which was granted in 1929, when the supporting lions, from the Lancastrian Earls of Leicester, were added.
	www.gurupedia.com /l/le/leicester.htm (1137 words)

	DIOCESE HISTORY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Bishop of Leicester is the Ordinary (meaning a cleric, such as the residential bishop of a diocese, with ordinary jurisdiction over a specified territory) of the Church of England Diocese of Leicester in the Province of Canterbury.
		The 'See' is in the City of Leicester where the seat is located at the Cathedral Church of Saint Martin, formerly a parish church, which was elevated to cathedral status in 1926.
		Leicester is divided into the deanaries of Christianity North and South (covering the city), Framland, Gartree First and Second, and Goscote.
	www.celebrate80.com /HISTORY.html (541 words)

	GENUKI - Leicester Genealogy
		By the Midland railway and its various branches Leicester is connected with all the great lines of railway now traversing the kingdom; and by means of the river Soar and the Union Canal it has water communication with the Trent and most parts of England.
		Leicester Chronicler is a website by Stephen Butt with a variety of historical information about Leicester and area.
		The Leicester Union Workhouse was situated on Sparkenhoe Street at the rear of the Midland Railway station.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/LEI/Leicester.html (1159 words)

	Northwood Lettings and Sales Local Area
		With a population of almost 300,000, Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands and the tenth largest in the country.
		Leicester itself is well known for the culturally diverse communities that reside in the city.
		Leicester is prominently positioned in the East Midlands immediately adjacent to the M1 motorway, with further links via the M69 to Coventry, Birmingham and the West.
	www.northwood-leicester.co.uk /html/local_area.html (709 words)

	BBC - Leicester 360° Images - 360 degree tour of Leicester places of worship
		Leicester Cathedral was built 900 years ago when the Normans began to build the original church.
		It was rebuilt and enlarged between the 13th and 15th Centuries and became the 'Civic Church'.
		The Shree Jalaram Prarthana Mandal Hindu temple stands on Narborough Road in Leicester and is a focal point for Hindus all over the county.
	www.bbc.co.uk /leicester/360_images/places_of_worship_idex.shtml (187 words)

	The History of Leicester
		Leicester's history dates back to the time of the Romans in 41-54 AD, with the establishment of a fort, near the river Soar.
		In Saxon times, Leicester was the seat of the East Mercian Bishops, and came under Danish rule in 877AD and became one of the five towns of Danelagh.
		The medieval castle became the base of the earls of Leicester, the most distinguished of these was Simon de Montfort, who forced King Henry III to start the first English parliament in 1265.
	www.town-index.net /demo1/history/history01.html (560 words)

	Find English Cathedrals
		Cathedrals are the key places of daily worship outside Sundays.
		Cathedral attendances on the two major Christian festivals average approximately 2,500 and 1,200 respectively for each cathedral.
		Over 3,000 specially arranged services were conducted by cathedrals in 2004 attracting over 975,000 people, a rise of 10% since the turn of the millennium.
	www.englishcathedrals.co.uk (210 words)

	Leicester Abbey Information
		Leicester Abbey, the Abbey of Saint Mary de Pratis ("St Mary of the Meadows"), standing about a mile (2 km) north of the city of Leicester in the riverside meadows of the navigable Soar, was built under the patronage of Robert le Bossu, Earl of Leicester.
		From the disgrace of Wolsey, the path to schism from Rome was short, and the inevitable fall of the Abbey of St Mary de Pratis of Leicester.
		The canons regular in fact supported the Oath of Supremacy of the King, and the abbey would have become the cathedral of Leicester.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Leicester_Abbey (567 words)

	Leicester Cathedral - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Leicester Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of St Martin, Leicester is a Church of England cathedral in the English city of Leicester, and the seat of the Bishop of Leicester.
		The tomb of King Richard III is located in the central nave of the church although, according to local tradition, he is not actually buried there.
		The church was elevated to a Collegiate Church in 1922, and made a Cathedral in 1927, with the recreation of the Diocese of Leicester.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Leicester_Cathedral (777 words)

	Leicester (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Leicester (pronounced Lester) is a city in the English Midlands, on the River Soar.
		Leicester is home to two universities, the University of Leicester (Royal Charter 1957) and De Montfort University (founded 1992 from Leicester Polytechnic), and has an Anglican cathedral of St Martin's.
		Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England - and was founded in AD 50 by the Romans, who named it Ratae Coritanorum, named after the Corieltauvi, the Celtic tribe that dwelt in the area before they arrived.
	www.gotmo.net /info/leicester.htm (936 words)

	Leicester Cathedral Choirs
		Leicester Cathedral Choir consists of: The Cathedral Boys Choir, The Cathedral Girls Choir and The Cathedral Songmen.
		Boys and Girls are recruited from a variety of schools in the Leicester area and songmen come from many differing walks of life.
		In the last few years the choirs have recorded two CDs of popular church and organ music and these are available for purchase at a cost of £12.00 from the Cathedral Bookstall or by contacting the Cathedral Centre.
	www.cathedral.leicester.anglican.org /choirs.html (334 words)

	Tourist attractions in Leicester and Leicestershire
		Music is always at the heart of Leicester's tourist destinations - so there are plenty of public Concerts - from open air events to the fine and beautiful music at Leicester's Angican Cathedral.
		Leicester is a great place for live msuic of all kinds.
		There is a busy and multi-venue night life in Leicester - especially at the weekend, when some venues cater for the after-party crowd from 2 am to 6 am in the morning.
	www.traveltoleicester.co.uk /attractions_leicester/index.htm (278 words)

	Cathedral
		Leicester Cathedral, a working cathedral sits in Leicester's busy city centre on 1600 year old ruins of Ratae (Leicester).
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		cathedral • chartres • gothic • jean texier.
	www.suite101.com /reference/cathedral (2109 words)

	Leicester - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Leicester (pronounced [ˈlɛstə]) is a large city in the East Midlands of England.
		Leicester City Centre is home to the Haymarket and the Shires shopping centres, both of which face the clock tower.
		The Jain Temple in Leicester is near the city centre (The Jain Centre).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Leicester (2742 words)

	Leicester Cathedral
		Leicester Cathedral is built on the ruins of Roman Ratae (Leicester).
		Leicester Cathedral has a history as diverse as it is complicated.
		From Cuthwine, who was the first Anglo-Saxon Bishop of Leicester in 680 AD, to being invaded by the Danes in 870 AD, the Cathedral saw changes, passed hands and was even stripped bare during the Reformation of 1548.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/leicestershire/27379 (430 words)

	goleicestershire shopping: Castle Park
		Next door, Leicester Cathedral is one of the smallest cathedrals in Britain and was only granted cathedral status in 1927.
		The chancel is a memorial to King Richard III who was buried in Leicester after his death at the Battle of Bosworth.
		Leicester was originally an important Roman settlement and still boasts one of the largest pieces of Roman architecture in Britain.
	www.goleicestershire.com /history/castle.htm (471 words)

	LeicesterGuide
		Leicester Cathedral: 900 years ago the Normans began to build the original church.
		Leicester Market: Home to the largest covered market in Europe Leicester Market is located in the heart of the city centre.
		At the heart of Leicester’s nightlife, it has a well deserved national reputation for its adventurous and diverse programme, frequently offering the only opportunity for audiences in the east midlands to see international artists and performances.
	www.backpaxmag.com /leicesterguide.html (312 words)

	Leicester Cathedral Welcomes You
		Welcome to Leicester Cathedral website, and a virtual view of a church which has been loved and prayed in for hundreds of years, and which continues to develop.
		We became a cathedral nearly 80 years ago, and have a special responsibility to support the ministry of Bishop Tim and the work of the Diocese of Leicester.
		That is the heartbeat of this place, enabling it to be both a sanctuary and a powerhouse.
	www.cathedral.leicester.anglican.org (319 words)

	Other resources
		Nicholas Orme's "Exeter Cathedral, As it was 1050-1550" (Devon Books,1986), is an excellent and highly readable account of life in a medieval cathedral, the book is intended for the general reader without any specialised knowledge.
		Vyvyan Hope, John LLoyd and Audrey Erskine's "Exeter Cathedral" (Exeter Cathedral,1988), Very informative guide to the cathedral although there are few pictures and it concentrates largely on the architectural aspect of the cathedral.
		Michael Swanton (ed) "Exeter Cathedral, A Celebration" (Exeter Cathedral,1991) is an informative and comprehensive study of the cathedral from its music to its architecture.
	www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk /resource.html (348 words)

	The Royal Family > The Queen's Golden Jubilee > Jubilee Journal > Leicester and Derby
		The Queen was greeted by Inderjit Singh, director of the Network of Sikh Organisations, and Resham Singh Sandhu, chairman of Leicester Council of Faiths.
		Professor Alan Wells of the University of Leicester, which is involved in the project, showed His Royal Highness a model of Beagle 2.
		The tour was followed by a reception and lunch, during which The Queen made a speech to the 200 invited guests.
	www.royal.gov.uk /output/Page1646.asp (822 words)

	The Society - History
		After a very pleasant lunch a short coach journey brought us to Leicester cathedral where we were greeted by our guides for the afternoon, Jane and Virginia.
		Departing the cathedral we saw the medieval Guildhall and then ‘Wygston’s house’, the best preserved medieval house in Leicester.
		In 1927 it was endowed with cathedral status and is now known as Leicester St Martin’s Cathedral.
	www.richardiii.net /leicester.htm (900 words)

	Artful Lodger Leicester - rental properties leicester, leicester rental property, renting houses in leicester, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A church called St Martin's has been on the site of the Cathedral for about a thousand years, being first recorded in 1086 when the older Saxon hurch was replaced by a Norman one.
		The church was elevated to a Collegiate Church in 1922, and made a Cathedral in 1927 with the recreation of the Diocese of Leicester.
		Leicester people are all heart as Arriva bus company is running their...
	www.artfullodger-leicester.co.uk /content.php?categoryId=389 (320 words)

	De Montfort University - Leicester (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		We are mainly here to listen, and to provide a safe space for students and staff to share their concerns.
		Information about Chaplaincy Events with Leicester Cathedral can be found on their Young People and Students webpage.
		Muslim Prayer facilities are to be found in the Portland Building basement on the Leicester City Campus.
	www.dmu.ac.uk /study/student_services/chaplaincy/leicester.jsp?ComponentID=388&SourcePageID=384 (446 words)

	http://www.rotary-leicester.org.uk/ - Rotary Club of Leicester District 1070
		The Rotary Club of Leicester was the 13th Club to be formed in the UK and Ireland (and the 340th in the world).
		Stephenson and Charante explained the Rotary movement to those present, and at the end of the meeting a resolution was passed "That this meeting decides to form a Rotary Club in Leicester with a view to affiliation with the British Association of Rotary Clubs as soon as 30 members have joined".
		Charles Charante was the Founder Secretary for 1916 and 1917, but after just three or so years in Leicester he was moved again by his company to manage their Cardiff region.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /patrick.j.boylan (859 words)

	St. Martin's Cathedral (Leicester Cathedral) \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Leicester \| Frommers.com
		It may not have the soaring grandeur of the cathedrals of York or Lincoln, but this is the most venerated and historic church in Leicester.
		In 1086, it was one of the region's parish churches, enlarged during the 1300s and 1500s.
		In 1927, it was designated as the cathedral of Leicester, adding considerably to its pomp and circumstance.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/leicester/A25509.html (183 words)

	Leicester Chronicler - De Monfort Hall organ
		Early in 2004, organists in the English East Midlands celebrated the remarkable achievement of the complete renovation and rebuilding of all three of the city's major organs at Leicester Cathedral, the Church of St James the Greater, London Road, and the De Montfort Hall.
		Hollings worked for many years in schools in Leicester as a pianist, and served as organist at the First Church of the Christian Scientist, just yards away from the De Montfort Hall.
		In a letter to the Taylor company written in January 1915, one distinguished organist wrote of Hollings' work "I was particularly struck with the artistic voicing and the tone generally, especially as regards the reeds which are beautifully round and smooth.
	www.leicesterchronicler.com /demontorgan.htm (821 words)

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