Exploring Local History: Leicester's textile history

This course is for those that are interested in learning more about the textile industry in Leicester.

This course explores the textile history of Leicester, looking at the origins of the textile industry, its evolution and the impact both positive and negative that it had on Leicester's population.

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.

There are no specific entry requirements to join this course

This course leads to other Local History courses through internal progression.