Angie has asked … I am wondering if anyone can help me with tracing my 4 x great grandad Thomas Calladine born 1818/19. I can’t find a birth record for Thomas so am unable to confirm his mother’s name. I know his Father is John. There seems to be three possible options, Elisabeth, Lyd

I was born and grew up in Ilkeston but left when I was 26 in 1962..I have many fond memories of Ilkeston and still have friends and acquaintances there that you may know. Among them are Garth Newton of Ilkcam game and Joe Cahill. Danny Corns who died last year was a boyhood friend, wh

Dear DaveI have recently started trying to trace my family tree, part of which is rooted in Ilkeston. Having embarked on this journey I have discovered your website, which has been very interesting indeed. Sadly, I can find no reference to my family on your website but I wonder i

Welcome to Old Ilkeston, compiled by Dave Johnson (helped by many other contributors) Do you have any questions or comments about the website or it’s content? I will be more than happy to try to answer any question you might have or respond to any comment. . Please scroll down t