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The Story of Harborough - In association with the Heritage Open Day Festival

Established as a medieval market town. Later famed for corsets and table creams; with links to the English Civil War and beginnings of tourism. Learn more about its intriguing past and the people that have made it their home.

Time and location

17 Sept 2025, 19:00

The Old Grammar School, 40 The Square, Market Harborough LE16 7PA, UK

About the event

Your Blue Badge Guide: James Carpenter

Walk duration:  Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

The theme for this year's Heritage Open Days Festival is Architecture. With this in mind, the walk will have particular emphysis on the town's buildings.

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Your Guides:

Entertaining, reliable and professional, your guide's knowledge makes every guided walk an enjoyable experience.

James Carpenter:

James is a trained Blue Badge Tourist Guide and a member of the Institute of Tourist Guides. The Blue Badge is the UK's highest guiding qualification.

George Keeping:

George is an outdoor writer and footpaths consultant who has written and contributed to guidebooks across the Midlands.

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