The community of Leicester in central Massachusetts has a rich history. From the purchase of an area the natives called "Towtaid" in 1686 to the present day, Leicester has experienced settlement by farmers and merchants, and its incorporation as a town in 1722. Its military readiness set the example for the American Revolution's "Minute Men," and it was an enclave of religious tolerance. It was the birthplace of the carding industry and cradle of the wire industry during the 1800s. Local historian and life-long Leicester resident Albert B. Southwick, born in 1920, has gathered in this volume his reminiscences about Leicester, its people, its villages and buildings. Illustrated with over 50 images, "Leicester Recollections" is a delightful tale that is sure to stir the memories of those who have shared many of Mr. Southwick's decades in that town, and will be a rich source of interest and detail for those who have not.