The interest in the dig at the Greyfriars site in Leicester has been unprecedented, not only locally or nationally, but also internationally (our website is a point in case).   In response to this interest the University of Leicester, together with the Richard III Society and Leicester City Council, have arranged an open day for Saturday, 8 September 2012.  The site will be open to the public between 11.00 and 14.00, admission is free and no advance booking is needed.  The search team and Richard III Society member Philippa Langley will be there to show visitors around the site.

Unfortunately for us in Australia it is a tad far to organise a trip to Leicester at such short notice (not to mention the expenses).  However, if any of our readers, and we know we have readers from all over the world, should be able to visit the open day, please do not hesitate to contact us, we would love an eye witness report!

Tags: Archaeology, Leicester, Leicester Greyfriars Dig, Richard III