by Editor | Dec 17, 2023 | Ilkeston and District Heritage
Ilkeston’s civic War Memorial takes the form of a ‘cenotaph’ or empty tomb. Names were requested by public appeal, so not every casualty appears here. Likewise, a few of the names are for men whose connection with Ilkeston was not strong but whose...
by Editor | Dec 17, 2023 | Social Histories
(A longer read) Memories of Ilkeston past… your stories can add to this page. Remember to tell it like it is (or like it was) and don’t be afraid to include any examples of our wonderful local dialect. Either send your contribution via e-mail to...
by Editor | Dec 17, 2023 | Local Histories
The parish church of St Mary the Virgin has stood on its present site since the mid 12th century and until 1848 served the whole town of Ilkeston. Since 1848 three new parishes were formed to serve the spiritual needs of the rapidly expanding town. The building...
