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Free talk "The Early Inhabitants of Enderby" at Enderby Library

Posted on 05/05/2009

Leicestershire Councty Council Community Services

1 May 2009

Free talk "The Early Inhabitants of Enderby" at Enderby Library

Find out more about the history of Enderby,with this free talk given by Mark Carne, (Secretary of the Enderby Heritage Group)on the early inhabitants of Enderby.

This illustrated talk will briefly start with modern Enderby and quickly trace its origins from some the written records back to the Domesday Book (Who was Ulf?)

It will then use the Archaeological evidence to establish the inhabitants from the Anglo Saxon back to the Neolithic as to who was livingin the area? What activities did they have?

It is sure to give you new insights into this area and perhaps inspire you to find out more about your local history.

The talk takes place at 4:30pm on Wednesday 6th May at Enderby Library.

The talk will last approximately one hour with refreshments afterwards. Please contact the library to book your free place, phone 0116 3053523 or email ayates@leics.gov.uk

This talk is part of the Wednesday Workshops series of IT workshops and talks on a variety of subjects held once a month at Enderby Library, ask about other sessions that might interest you.

http://www.leics.gov.uk/enderby_library

This press release relates to Blaby and Glen Parva electoral division.

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