QUIZ: How well do you really know Ilkeston?
Test your 'Ilson knowledge with these ten tricky questions. No cheating!
What year was Ilkeston Town Hall built?
1926
1896
1866
1706
What is the name of Ilkeston's current Mayor?
Councillor Kewal Singh Athwal
Councillor Val Clare
Councillor Abey Stevenson
What year did American Adventure close?
2009
2004
2005
2007
This site was a major producer of...?
Iron
Titanium
Gold
Tin
This year marked the .....th anniversary of the Ilkeston Charter Fair.
910
736
764
300
When was the new Ilkeston Train Station originally scheduled to open?
The beginning of 2015
The end of 2014
The end of 2013
The end of 2015
The work was delayed by the discovery of which type of newt?
Big breasted newt
Great crested newt
Smooth newt
Palmate newt
What is Ilkeston's twin town?
Romorantin, France
Châlons-en-Champagne, France
Bastogne, Belgium
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Samuel Taylor, the famous 'Ilson Giant', reached a height of...
8' 7''
6' 9''
7' 1''
7' 4"
How old is Ilkeston actor Robert Lindsay?
70
66
69
61
