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Path in Victoria Park, 2017
No full textColour photograph of a path in Victoria Park, surrounded by trees. Submitted for the 'Campus' Category, Student Life Photograph Competition, 2016-2017. Entered with the caption 'One of my favourite places to go and clear my head.
Pompeii Field Work, 2015
No full textColour photograph of an Archaeology site in Pompeii. Submitted for the 'Study Facilities' Category, Student Life Photograph Competition, 2016-2017. Entered with the caption 'My study facilities as an Archaeology research student afford access to amazing sites before the crowds arrive. Here is an image from one such morning in Pompeii.
University of Leicester Netball Club, 2017
No full textColour photograph of the University of Leicester's Netball Club Celebrating a win. Submitted for the 'Sporting/Recreational/Leisure Activity' Category, Student Life Photograph Competition, 2016-2017
Aylestone Meadows, 2017
No full textColour photograph of Aylestone Meadows. Submitted for the 'What makes the University Special' Category, Student Life Photograph Competition, 2016-2017. Entered with the caption 'Aylestone Meadows, a relaxing place to study. A cross between country and city
Mayor's Walk, 2017
No full textColour photograph of the view up Mayor's Walk on a sunny winters morning. Submitted for the 'Campus' Category, Student Life Photograph Competition, 2016-2017. Entered with the caption 'Mayor's Walk on one sunny but freezing winter's morning.
Douglas Smith interviewed by Anna Rowe, 14 December 2016
No full textDouglas Smith (DS) interviewed by Anna Rowe (AR) on 14 December 2016. DS recalls moving to Leicester, England to study Architecture. DS set up architectural practice in 1960, describes personal contributions to Leicester's architecture, including Royal Infirmary. Describes the work of Konrad Smigielski. Comments on his own interest in Leicester's heritage and museums. DS became President of the Leicester Society of Artists; remained in post for 27 years and held exhibitions at New Walk Museum. Mentions positive impact of New Walk on public attitudes towards heritage. Details importance of heritage to the development of cities. Detailed description of further contributions made by DS to Leicester's architecture
Neil Finn interviewed by Catherine Hallsworth, 18 November 2016
No full textNeil Finn (NF) interviewed by Catherine Hallsworth (CH) on 18 November 2016. NF describes moving to Leicester, England from Manchester in 1987 to study at Leicester Polytechnic. Knew very little about Leicester or its heritage before moving. Mentions leaving university in 1988, began volunteering at Shires excavation and was offered a paid position. Describes two large scale excavations at Shires site carried out by Leicestershire Archaeological Unit. Detailed description of major structural developments in Leicester including slum clearance and building of Highcross shopping centre. Describes elements of Leicester's heritage lost through city development, Victorian factories, Fox's Glacier Mints factory. NF talk about smaller archaeological excavations he has taken part in, Cameo Cinema excavation, Bath Lane excavation. Comments on planning policy changes in 1990s, allowed for more urban archaeological excavations. Comments on post Second World War archaeological discoveries and Roman archaeology in Leicester. Mentions Saxon remains discovered at Bonners Lane excavation in 1993. Talks about Planning Policy Guidance (PPG) 15 and 16. PPG 16 relates to buried archaeology, PPG 15 relates to historic environment, upstanding remains and buildings. Comments on issues of public access to Leicester heritage sites and continued demolition of historic buildings in Leicester
Students of University of Leicester at Summit of Ben Nevis, 2017
No full textColour photograph of a group of three students in front of summit of Ben Nevis. Submitted for the 'Sporting/Recreational/Leisure Activity' Category, Student Life Photo Competition, 2016-17. Entered with the caption 'Summit of Ben Nevis in the Background after climbing gulley no.5 on the north face. Left to Right, Toby Evans, Remy Veness, Paddy Steed.
Staff and students rallying for LGBTQ rights, 2017
No full textColour photograph of staff and students marching for LGBTQ rights. Submitted for the 'Student Accommodation' Category, Student Life Photograph Competition, 2016-2017. Entered with the caption 'Students in the university rally for LGBTQ rights.
Student desk at Nixon Court, 2017
No full textColour photograph of a MA Museum Studies students desk in Nixon Court accommodation. Submitted for the 'Student Accommodation' Category, Student Life Photograph Competition, 2016-2017. Entered with the caption 'My room at Nixon Court, University of Leicester.