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History 

Bradgate Stables

16 April 202116 April 2021 Mike Pratt

The changes brought to the local scene by the passage of time are evident in photographs readers have sent in

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Community Shops & Services 

Clubs & Societies

15 March 202114 April 2021 Mike Pratt

Your comprehensive guide to Groby’s activity, sports and special interest groups.

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Community Neighbourhood Watch 

Neighbourhood Watch

14 March 202116 April 2021 Mike Pratt

The Neighbourhood Watch is a committee of local residents in the community who are committed to ensuring that the community

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Community 

Charities

14 March 202115 March 2021 Mike Pratt

Thomas Herbert Smith’s Trust Fund Registered charity 701694 A Charity established for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the

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Community Shops & Services 

Groby Library

13 March 202114 April 2021 Mike Pratt

Groby library is a small, community managed library next to the village hall. The library is on one level with wide aisles.

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Community 

Community Centre

12 March 202115 March 2021 Mike Pratt

Owned by the Hinckley & Boasworth Borough Council 39 Forest Rise, Groby, Leics. regular events include: Groby Age Concern Dance

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History 

The Execution of Lady Jane Grey

9 March 20219 March 2021 Mike Pratt

Lady Jane Grey reigned as Queen for nine days in 1553 until deposed by supporters of Catholic Queen Mary. She

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History 

The Portrait of Lady Jane Grey

9 March 20219 March 2021 Mike Pratt

The very long search for a true likeness of Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England for just 9 days, could

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The Greys of Groby

9 March 202113 April 2021 Mike Pratt

The Grey family played a fascinating role in English history, with two of its members becoming ill-fated Queens of England

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History 

Bradgate House

9 March 202116 April 2021 Mike Pratt

Readers of the Leicester Mercury continue to respond to my request for information about the former Bradgate house at Groby

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History Woodlands 

Sheet Hedges

9 March 2021 Mike Pratt

Sheet Hedges Plantation which extends to 11.2 acres (4.53 ha) was originally planted as a commercial plantation comprising of mainly

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History Woodlands 

Martinshaw Woods

9 March 20219 March 2021 Mike Pratt

Situated on Groby’s border with neighbouring Ratby, Martinshaw Woods consists of 254.5 acres (103.0 ha) of replanted ancient woodland, part

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Buildings History 

A few facts about St Philip & St James Church

9 March 20219 March 2021 Mike Pratt

St.Philip and St. James Church was built in 1840 by the Earl of Stamford owing to the distance to Ratby

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History 

Groby United Reformed Church

9 March 20219 March 2021 Mike Pratt

The Story of the Chapel Hill Folk 1822-1982 Nonconformists were meeting on Zion Hill [now Chapel Hill] in the very

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History 

Old Photographs

9 March 20219 March 2021 Mike Pratt

Photographs of our past make fascinating viewing and are an important part of the Heritage Groups collection. Many photos have

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History Latest 

The History of Groby Pool

9 March 20219 March 2021 Mike Pratt

Groby Pool is situated on the southern edge of the Charnwood Forest and is reputedly the largest natural expanse of

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History 

John Hughes & Phil Symons Big Day Out, in Groby!

9 March 20219 March 2021 Mike Pratt

(From the class of ’61) How many of us as fresh faced five year olds, on our very first day

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History 

Dowry Furlong

9 March 20219 March 2021 Mike Pratt

This meadow (situated behind the Groby Pool Car Park) was once part of a large cultivated open field known as

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History 

Memories of the Home Front, World War II

9 March 201510 March 2021 Mike Pratt

With the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II this year, we are interested in collecting your memories

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Buildings History 

Jos & Dean Tweedle at Groby Lodge Farm

14 March 20039 March 2021 Mike Pratt

I lived at Groby Lodge from 6 April 1937 until my marriage at St. Peter and St. James Church on

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News

General News 

Free summer fair set for Bradgate Park with dozens of stalls promised

6 June 2025 Leicester Mercury
A ‘bustling marketplace’ will be the main feature
General News 

Pubs in need of new landlords around Leicester and the county

25 May 2025 Leicester Mercury
General HBBC News 

Proms in the Park returns for 2025

22 May 2025 HBBC
General HBBC News 

Borough Council grant helps upgrade local school’s swimming facilities

22 May 2025 HBBC
General News 

Man ‘obsessed’ with high-value vehicles linked to 19 burglaries

21 May 2025 Leicester Mercury
General HBBC News 

Mallory Mile returns for 2025

16 May 2025 HBBC

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Groby (pronounced Grooby) is a thriving village situated 5 miles northwest of the city of Leicester, in the county of Leicestershire, England, UK.

As well as boasting many historic buildings, the village has been home to two English Queens - Elizabeth Woodville (wife of Edward IV) and Lady Jane Grey.

Now in its 21st year, Groby.org.uk is proud to provide the go-to hub for news, events, services and history for the people of Groby.

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