Portraits of Valour: The Soldiers Who Came to the Guildhal
About this event
Step back in time at Leicester’s historic Guildhall for a poignant exhibition that brings local history back to the very ground where it was made. On 22nd November 1919, the Leicester Chronicle published an iconic photograph of eight extraordinary local men standing proudly in the Guildhall courtyard. These men—shoemakers, blacksmiths, cotton workers, and telephone engineers from the Belgrave and District Working Men’s Club and Institute—had served with distinction during the First World War. Now, The Guildhall, in proud partnership with the At-Risk War Memorials Project, invites you to stand in their footsteps and experience their stories. Exhibition Highlights The Roll of Honour in the Mayor's Parlour: Walk into the historic Mayor's Parlour—the exact room just inside from where the soldiers stood for their iconic photograph. Thanks to the At-Risk War Memorials Project, a stunning replica of the club's original six-panel vellum Roll of Honour will be on loan and proudly displayed here, detailing the names of all 143 members who served. Leicester Through the Lens: Explore an incredible window into the past with a curated collection of images from the Leicester City Council Photogra
Event details
- Date
- Monday, 2 November 2026
- Start time
- 11:00
Getting there & venue info
The Guildhall, Guildhall Lane, Leicester LE1 5FQ.
Good to know
What time does Portraits of Valour: The Soldiers Who Came to the Guildhal start?
Portraits of Valour: The Soldiers Who Came to the Guildhal is on Monday, 2 November 2026 at The Guildhall, Leicester. The listed start time is 11:00 (UK time).
What are the set times for Portraits of Valour: The Soldiers Who Came to the Guildhal?
Official set times for Portraits of Valour: The Soldiers Who Came to the Guildhal haven't been published. The listed start is 11:00. Running orders are usually confirmed by the venue or artist closer to the date, so check their social channels.
Where is The Guildhall?
The Guildhall is at Guildhall Lane, LE1 5FQ, Leicester.
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