– ‘Shall we fight them on the beaches?’ Landscapes of coastal defence in the Second World War

• Lectures
• Conferences
• External events

Join us on the 27 June for Hoskins Day 2026: the University of Leicester’s annual celebration of local and landscape history.

This year’s keynote lecture is about coastal landscapes of the Second World War and will be delivered by Robert Liddiard (UEA).
We will also have:
– a spotlight on new research from the Centre of Local and Regional History
– a tour of the Library’s local history collections and a chance to see the newly catalogued papers of WG Hoskins.

All welcome. Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shall-we-fight-them-on-the-beaches-tickets-1985184653739?