Ilkeston

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Ilkeston was probably founded in the 6th century AD, and gets its name from its supposed founder, Elch or Elcha, who was an Anglian chieftain - Elka's Town becoming Ilkeston over the years. The town appears as Tilchestune in the Domesday Book.

Alf Baker

It is one of the few places where the distinctive dialect of East Midlands English is extensively spoken. Ilkeston is referred to as 'Ilson' in this dialect.

Its major industries were formerly coal mining, iron working and textiles, but all these have greatly declined. It is the site of Ilkeston Charter Fair which celebrated its 750th anniversary in 2002.

Famous people born in the town include actors Robert Lindsay and William Roache (Ken Barlow), and Alf Baker who played in Arsenal’s first ever FA Cup final in 1927.

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