Situated in the East Midlands in the Ceremonial County of Leicestershire on the edge of the English National Forest lies the City of Leicester.
The name ‘Leicester’, according to Geoffrey of Monmouth, derives from King Leir of the Britons who called his fortification Kaerleirn which refers to the fortified settlement being ‘Leir’s chester’. Befitting a city of historical richness, Shakespeare used this mythical king as general model for his famous ‘King Lear’.
Originally inhabited by the Corieltauvi, a Celtic Tribe, the area fell under the control of the Romans in the 1st century. Many examples of Roman architecture are a continuous source of interest to historians and visitors. Fine examples of artefacts from the period can be seen at Jewry Hall Museum which sits close to the ruins of the Roman Baths.
The city has been at the centre of many significant moments throughout history, both for religious and political reasons, often at the same time. Richard III’s tomb is in the Cathedral which was St Martin’s Church until the early 20th century, though there are a few versions as to where his remains are located. The local castle, now ruined, was a landmark building in which the first Parliament of England was held in 1265.
For anyone looking to either buy, rent or have their current property evaluated, a Leicester Estate Agent will be able to offer you the kind of friendly and professional service that is so necessary when dealing with the minutiae of such a large task. Leicester offers a range of houses and apartments from the traditional to the contemporary and there is something for most budgets. A Reading Estate Agent is an imperative part of the process for anyone wishing to know about the area into which they are about to move or to make the challenging and often frustrating sale of a home as easy as possible.
