2020-04-05 09:24
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Clarendon Park is a vibrant little area in the south of the city of Leicester. Clarendon Spark is a blog offering readers a real flavour of Clarendon Park and everything that makes it so special.
2019-08-26 16:58
Feeling peckish? That’s handy. 2019 has seen a hat trick of new dining options in Clarendon Park that will keep you sated from breakfast right the way through to dinner. Read on for a… Read More
2019-06-01 15:01
If you’re familiar with Hartopp Road, no doubt you instantly recognise it from this photograph, taken in the early 1900s. The view is facing south, looking up the hill towards Clarendo… Read More
2019-04-19 10:39
Strap in. It’s smørrebrØd time. Get ready for a whistle-stop tour of 100&Six, Clarendon Park’s newest bar and restaurant.
Smoked duck smørrebrød w… Read More
2019-03-09 17:23
Live in Clarendon Park? Got a dog? Then this article is for you! Pick up your poodle and prepare to partake in some pooch-friendly pursuits.
1. Stock up on supplies
Michell… Read More
2018-11-25 18:43
Those of you who have lived in Clarendon Park for a long time will have many memories of the area’s past. But do you recall Ashby’s butcher, where hot pig’s belly was sold… Read More
2018-09-21 16:19
A florist has opened on Queens Road that offers something a little different to a traditional flower shop. The Bloom Project is an “artisan florist, plant and lifestyle store, deliveri… Read More
2018-08-04 10:27
Northern Cobbler, Clarendon Park’s trendiest coffee shop, just got even more awesome. As if supping your favourite Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee blend surrounded by exorbitantly-priced… Read More
2018-07-05 16:24
Anyone for tennis? Clarendon Park is right next to The Leicestershire Tennis and Squash Club, one of the largest and oldest tennis clubs in the world. Perhaps you’ve been inspired by t… Read More
2018-04-20 17:08
A cinema in Clarendon Park? You bet. For a brief stint in the 1920s, 64 Clarendon Park Road (now the Chinese Christian Church) was home to the “Lyric Electric Theatre”. There wer… Read More
2018-01-06 16:48
Four dates penned into the diary of any self-respecting LE2 resident are those of the seasonal street festivals held in Clarendon Park and Stoneygate. Magnets for local food producers, faith… Read More
2017-12-16 16:18
Ghost signs are everyday whispers of the past. These painted advertisements, faded and largely ignored, give a tantalising glimpse into the recent history of an area. Clarendon Park has its… Read More
2017-09-23 16:47
The Allandale Road and Francis Street shopping area has long been one of Leicester’s go-to destinations for cutesy independent gift shops, high-end grooming and a generally more refine… Read More
2017-08-20 14:49
The photo below was taken sometime in the 1950s or 1960s and shows Ernest and Olive Williams and their pampered pooch outside their Clarendon Park shop. Candies and Cakes was a traditional s… Read More
2017-07-18 19:36
I’ve been tempted a little further afield for this post in order to pay homage to my all-time favourite Leicester restaurant, which is closing later this month. Maiyango, on St Nichola… Read More
2017-04-27 19:10
In 2011 the BBC and the British Museum collaborated on an audio series called A History of the World in 100 objects. The series, presented by Neil MacGregor, explored world history from two… Read More
2017-03-23 17:45
Ever wondered what the word ‘babelas’ actually means? Or why the board outside Morelli’s barbers shows the proprietor in the guise of a devil surrounded by vampire bats? Wo… Read More
2017-03-23 17:45
Ever wondered what the word ‘babelas’ actually means? Or why the board outside Morelli’s barbers shows the proprietor in the guise of a devil surrounded by vampire bats? Wo… Read More
2017-02-16 18:24
PICTURE THE SCENE: It’s Saturday morning. You’ve just stepped out of the Northern Cobbler after enjoying a drop of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and a salted caramel and peanut butter sl… Read More
2016-03-31 12:59
The official start of spring may have been a couple of weeks ago, but for me it’s the clocks going forward that properly signals the beginning of my favourite season. With fruit trees… Read More
2016-01-12 13:44
Happy new year everyone! I hope that 2015 is treating you well so far. In this article I’ll be sharing with you my ten favourite blogs with a local flavour. Many of them have a Claren… Read More
2015-12-10 10:51
Fancy supplementing your wardrobe with a bit of old-fashioned vintage glamour?
Looking for some great quality, great value clobber for the kids?
Hankering after a cosy poncho to keep you wa… Read More
2015-11-18 14:15
The colourful exteriors of Barceloneta and its neighbours, Salvador Deli and Bar Dos Hermanos, have over the years become synonymous with Queens Road itself. The three establishments are fam… Read More
2015-10-02 10:21
I’m sure many of you are already aware of LOROS, and the wonderful work that this charity does in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. For 30 years LOROS has provided hospice c… Read More
2015-08-23 19:12
Clarendon Park locals Helen and Geoff tied the knot at the end of May this year, and they kept the planning of their big day very close to home. From getting the house ready for an overseas… Read More
2015-08-02 20:45
Yesterday saw the opening of Cats, Cakes and Coffee on Francis Street – and I was one of the first though the door. Keep reading for the first ever review of Leicester’s fir… Read More
2015-07-13 10:58
Over the last few months I’ve got together a small collection of postcards. Some have been donated to me by readers of my earlier history articles and others I’ve bought from va… Read More
2015-06-21 17:38
Six white swans glide across an azure lake.
A sinister reptile wearing religious vestments watches me, unblinkingly.
In my hand is a pearl, as heavy and white and cool as a tiny moon.
A wid… Read More
2015-05-28 10:02
I’m taking you back in time again with this post for another look at Clarendon Park’s past. This article follows on from my earlier Then & Now post and includes more photos… Read More
2015-04-23 16:00
In this post I’ll be sharing with you some photos of Clarendon Park taken in the 1980s and 1990s. I’ll also be asking for your help in identifying the location of a couple of ol… Read More
2014-10-24 12:11
East, Central, West and ‘The’ Avenues are some of the oldest streets in Clarendon Park. The land on which they stand was bought by a businessman called Samuel Davis in 1889 and h… Read More
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