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Master Hosier's House, Leicester - July 2016

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This one required an impressive wall climb but was worth it. A wonderful stack of 1960's newspapers lay in the cellar.

History:

A very important part of Leicester's history, hosiery has been made in Leicester since about 1650. This was at Master Hosier's house with workshops attached, built in about 1850.

People travelled from across the country to work in Leicestershire's hosiery industry. In 1920, Leicester advertised that its workforce was 'far above average in skill, industry and...

Master Hosier's House, Leicester - July 2016

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