Leicester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Magazine

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018

1. The Magazine Marker

Inscription.
This building, which dates from the 14th century, served as the main gateway to the Newarke. During the Civil War it was used as a magazine (or secure armaments store) hence its present name. as a regimental museum it continues to have military associations and houses a collection of uniforms, equipment and mementoes. The Magazine
Museum of Royal Leisestershire Regiment

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Military.

Location. 52° 37.911′ N, 1° 8.275′ W. Marker is in Leicester, England. Marker is on Oxford Street close to Vaughan Way, on the left when traveling north. Located at The Magazine Gateway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Vaughan Way, Leicester, England LE2 7LQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Newarke Gateway (a few steps from this marker); Visit of the Queen (within shouting distance of this marker); The South Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Chantry House and Skeffington House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Whipping Toms (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Collegiate Church (about 120 meters away); Jain Centre

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(about 120 meters away); Municipal Technical & Art Schools (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leicester.

Also see . . . Magazine Gateway on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018

2. The Magazine Marker

The Magazine Gateway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018

3. The Magazine Gateway

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018

4. The Magazine Gateway

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.