Secret Stories are hidden gems brought to you directly from the heart of Belgrave, Leicester’s Golden Mile. These stories are told across time, across continents and generations.
Jumping from India to Kenya, from Pakistan to Portugal, riding on the back of Nana’s motorcycle, watching elephants and camels pass you by while you stop for a cool lassi.
Discover the Secret Stories of the families of Belgrave and celebrate the remarkable adventures that makes this area of Leicester so unique. You may want to keep them to yourself or you might want to tell your friends. No passport or visa required.
"These stories show what a special place Belgrave is." - Cllr Nita Solanki
The Spark Arts for Children and Belgrave families have carefully crafted these true stories with co-writers Satinder Chohan and Trina Haldar.
“How did we communicate in the olden days? With letters. Letters…Sometimes blue airmail letters that we’d send… Light like a feather but heavy with love and words.”
