Membership of the Friends of the Centre for English Local History (FCELH) is open to anyone with an interest in local history, whether the history of Leicestershire or of any other part of the country. We are an active and enthusiastic group of local historians, with a wide range of interests.

The Friends of the Centre for English Local History is a registered charity (number 1073528) which supports the Centre for English Local History at the University of Leicester and its students, for example through the provision of library donations, student bursaries and practical help.

We have a programme of events, which includes study days and weekends, outings, lectures and conferences, a small publication programme, and an annual second-hand book sale. Subscribe to the mailing list to be kept up to date. Follow this link for more information

NEWS

	2012 Hoskins Day will be on 26 May when Dr Susan Oosthuizen will be the speaker. Her topic will be 'Medieval Open Fields and their Origins'
	Professor Harold Fox's book The Evolution of the FishingVillage is now available from the Friends
	The latest version of the Friends constitution can be found here
	Mailing List - We have created a mailing list to send details of forthcoming events and any last-minute changes. The list is secure and will not be used for any purpose other than to inform you of Friends news. Enter your email address in the box below and click on the subscribe button. You will get an email asking you to confirm your address. Email:
	Newsletter No 24 (October 2011) has been mailed out to Friends. You can download a copy from this link.