King Richard III's head on show in Leicester
A facial reconstruction of King Richard III is on display today in Leicester's Guildhall on the first stop of a nationwide tour.
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First look at Kings Richard's head
Visitors to Leicester's Guildhall are the very first in the country to get up close to the facial reconstruction of King Richard III.
It has gone on display this morning for the first time at the exhibition about the 'King in the Car Park'.
King Richard III's remains were discovered in the Greyfriars area of the city in September last year.
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– Metin Pekin, Paragon Quality Foods'I am pleased to announce that all of the results confirm that Paragon Halal Lamb burgers were clear of pork. Our good reputation has been unfairly damaged by the publications since May 8, 2013 and we trust that it will now be fully restored.'
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King Richard III's head on show in Leicester
A facial reconstruction of King Richard III is on display today in Leicester's Guildhall on the first stop of a nationwide tour.
Read the full storyMayor of Leicester goes head to head with Richard III
The Mayor of Leicester, Sir Peter Soulsby, has been getting acquainted with the facial reconstruction of Richard III.
The head is going on a tour of the country, beginning at Leicester's Guildhall exhibition.
King Richard's head to go on tour
A facial reconstruction of King Richard III is set to go on display in Leicester's Guildhall on the first stop of a nationwide tour.
Read: Search for King Richard III ends with car park dig
The model, which goes on display on Saturday, was commissioned by the Richard III Society and made by Professor Caroline Wilkinson and the forensic art team at the University of Dundee.
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