The Irish in Leicester: Windermere St

Sunday, 25 November 2012

Windermere St

Tony and Catherine Corry came to Leicester in 1970. Tony was from Mullagh, Co. Clare and Catherine from Aughrim, Co. Galway. Tony worked on the railways and they came to Leicester because the houses were cheaper.

They lived on Windermere St. Tony's brother George, lived on Gotham St.

Thanks to Colin Hyde for the photos: East Midlands Oral History Archive

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Hi, my name is Lynda Callaghan and this is my blog. Over the past few months I have been investigating the links and connections that helped build the strong Irish community that now exists in Leicester. I've been finding out who, when and where so as to create an historical picture of the Irish in Leicester.

However, I can't do it all on my own so how would you like to help?

I need dates and places, pictures and memories - any information you'd like to share from your very own family story. Just how did you get to be here in Leicester?

Read the stories here, click through to photos of our streets and houses and view the map to see where other Irish lived.

If you'd like you and your family to be part of that bigger picture post your comments here or call The Emerald Centre on 0116 276 9186.