A crossing point of the Soar was responsible for the Iron Age settlement that began Leicester. It was also used by the Romans. Loughborough is also a crossing point of the Soar. In Viking times, Leicestershire was part of the Danelaw, the Viking controlled eastern half of England, and there are still many Viking names as well as Saxon ones. The main roads going into Leicester city end in gate, which comes from the old Viking word for road, 'gata'.
A large part of the north-west of the county is within the new National Forest. Leicestershire became famous in the Middle Ages for its wool-based clothing industries, and it specialised in knitwear, socks and shoes. Close VisitBritain Survey VisitBritain would like to invite you to take part in a short survey about our website, it should take no more than a couple of minutes Go to the survey.
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In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.
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