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Exploring Local History: Ratae Corieltauvorum, The beginnings of Leicester

COURSE CODE: HISLIT257


Location:
Leicester Adult Education College

Price:
£21.00

Day of the week:
Tuesday

Starting Date:
11/11/2025

Ending Date:
25/11/2025

Time:
17:00 - 19:00

Duration:
3 weeks

Your Course fees may be reduced based on individual circumstances. For further guidance, please refer to the funding rules or speak to a member of staff.

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Are you curious about the rich history beneath your feet in Leicester? This course offers a fascinating journey back in time to explore the very beginnings of our city, Ratae Corieltauvorum. Designed for individuals with no prior knowledge or those looking to deepen their existing understanding, this course will illuminate key historical highlights that shaped Leicester.

The origings of Leicester, from its inception until the departure of the Romans.

This course focuses on learning and exploration without any formal exams or qualifications. Our classroom-based lessons are enhanced by Google Classroom, our online learning space accessible through your secure Leicesterlearns account. You'll work with your tutor to track your progress using an Individual Learning Plan, and you'll have the opportunity to reflect briefly on your learning, receiving helpful feedback and suggestions for improvement. To ensure a successful learning experience for everyone, we ask that you arrive promptly for each lesson and aim for at least 80% attendance. Finally, at the end of the course, we'll invite you to share your feedback through a short online survey on Google Classroom.

This course is open to anyone with an interest in local history and the origins of Leicester. No prior knowledge of the subject is required.

This course leads to other Local History courses.

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