Welcome to Old Ilkeston – the growing story of a Victorian town
Two well-known Victorian families represented here. Any ideas ?
Careless use of this tonsorial instrument led to a court case and a £3 fine
Built in 1848-49, this chapel building still stands today. Do you know where it is and what it is now ?
Any idea where these properties were ? The answer lies here !!
Spot the Ilkeston connection ?
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The Victorian Era ends
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A part of Ilkeston about 1800 … but which part ? (from Jim Beardsley’s Collection)
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Jim Beardsley has very kindly loaned a bundle of unique documents to the Old Ilkeston site from his personal collection. The papers include fascinating details of Victorian property ownership. All of the plans below are from Jim’s collection.
Any idea what this plan below is showing ? .. there are lots of clues within it.
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Burr Lane … but perhaps not as you know it
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Can you connect the Plan below with the Photo above ? (Jim Beardsley Collection)
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