Ilkeston’s historic Scala Cinema opened on 4 September 1913. Discover the story and surviving features of the Grade II*-listed picture house....
The upcoming Long Eaton Carnival prompts nostalgia for the former Ilkeston Carnival, a cherished annual event. Featuring vibrant parades with local floats, marching bands, and community participation,...
The cottages at 3 & 4 Lows Lane, birthplace of aviation pioneer Hugh Oswald Short, were demolished despite public opposition and appeals to Erewash Borough Council. Campaigners gathered over 750 signa...
The demolition of 3 and 4 Low’s Lane began this afternoon, and with it, a century of Stanton’s history is being reduced to rubble. These weren’t just old cottages. They were the birthplace of Hugh Osw...
From a small cottage beside Stanton Ironworks, Hugh Oswald Short helped launch Britain into the age of flight. His story is a reminder that world-changing ideas often begin close to home — in Ilkeston...