Wigston, despite its close proximity Leicester, has always been of an independent mind. With origins that can be traced back for over a thousand years, it has witnessed and been a part of the tremendous changes in English life over the past millennium. This fascinating collection of over 220 photographs records the many changes that have occurred in Wigston from the Victorian era to more recent times. Duncan Lucas, Tricia Berry and Peter Mastin have come together to compile an intriguing book which will bring back memories for many local people and enlighten both newcomers and a younger generation to what was once here.