Saturday Heritage Fair

Join us at the Saturday Heritage Fair - 11th October 2025

Leicester's heritage community is coming together for the much-anticipated 5th Saturday Heritage Fair on Saturday, October 11th at the Leicester Adult Education Centre on Belvoir Street. This brilliant annual event is set to bring together local heritage organisations in the Hansom Hall to showcase the fascinating stories that make our city so unique.

The fair offers something truly special for heritage enthusiasts and families alike. Alongside the heritage stalls, visitors can enjoy workshops in the Basement Gallery hosted by exhibitors from the DOCSpace Exhibition, plus an inspiring programme of talks throughout the day. It's a wonderful opportunity to discover hidden gems of Leicester's past and connect with the passionate people preserving our local history.

The Elizabeth Heyrick Society is delighted to be part of this fantastic celebration of Leicester's heritage, and we look forward to sharing our corner of the city's remarkable story.

Discover Elizabeth Heyrick's legacy

Visit our stall to explore the hidden story of Elizabeth Heyrick (1769-1831), Leicester's pioneering abolitionist whose tireless fight against slavery and injustice helped pave the way for freedom and equality. Through engaging displays, conversation and interactive materials, we'll share how this extraordinary woman championed the cause of enslaved people and challenged the social inequalities of her time, becoming one of Britain's most influential campaigners for immediate emancipation.

Come with your questions about:

• Elizabeth Heyrick's groundbreaking activism and writings in service of freedom
• The experiences of enslaved people and resistance‍
• Social justice movements then and now - how we can continue fighting inequality and injustice today
• The untold stories of women's roles in the abolition movement‍
• How we remember and represent histories of slavery and injustice

Event Details

When: Saturday, 11th October, 10am - 3pm
Where: Leicester Adult Education Centre, Belvoir Street
Cost: FREE admission for all ages
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The fair promises something for the whole family, with heritage-themed workshops in the Basement Gallery and an engaging program of talks throughout the day.

Our Mission

The Elizabeth Heyrick Society was founded to address a glaring gap in Britain's public consciousness: the near-total erasure of a woman whose radicalism, intellect, and bravery fundamentally changed the course of abolition. We are campaigning to:

• Erect a statue of Elizabeth Heyrick in Leicester, the city of her birth and activism.
• Create world-class educational resources to embed her story in classrooms and communities.

Through our work, we honour the enslaved people whose freedom she fought for and inspire contemporary action in the ongoing struggle for equality and justice.

Don't miss this fantastic celebration of Leicester's heritage and the chance to discover the untold stories that shaped our city.