by Editor | Jun 7, 2024 | Local Histories
by Beverley Kilby Widening the Nutbrook Canal Bridge, 1950’s – looking towards Spondon, St Norbert Drive / Godfrey Drive junction in middle distance. Originally an agricultural parish and village, Kirk Hallam is now known for its large housing estates on...
by Editor | Jun 3, 2024 | Social Histories
by Grant Shaw The sometimes-overlooked Hallam Fields War Memorial is in the grounds of the former Stanton Institute (“The ‘Stute”) and is a replica of the original which was stolen some years ago. The names on it are all First World War casualties, but my recent...
by Editor | Apr 6, 2024 | News
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by Editor | Apr 3, 2024 | Local Histories
Just east of Ilkeston is the village of Cossall which, like Trowell, was once part of Lord Middleton’s estate. One of Cossall’s claims to fame is its Waterloo memorial in the churchyard of St Catherine. The memorial was unveiled on 18th June...
by Editor | Mar 30, 2024 | Social Histories
An inspirational teacher by Danny Corns John or Jack to his friends, “Pop” to his pupils, was a founder member of the Ilkeston & District Local History Society in October 1966. He was also the Chairman and Secretary for a number of years. It was “Pop” Lally that...
