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Hucknall
Torkard

•Nottingham

Welcome

'Hucknall Torkard dot com' is a website dedicated to recording the history of 19th century Hucknall Torkard, Nottinghamshire, and placing what is known in the wider context of the period. During these times Hucknall saw more change that at any other period in its history as it grew from rural village to industrial town.

Quick Facts

Hucknall is situated on the River Leen, seven miles north-west of Nottingham.
The Hucknall of today was known as Hucknall Torkard until 1916.

Populations

Occupations

Framework Knitting
Coal Mining
Agriculture
Cigar-making

In 1889 the average birth rate was approximately 44/1000 head of population and the death rate 18/1000. These figures are similar to those for present day Ethiopia.

Hucknall Celebrity

George Gordon Byron, the sixth Lord Byron and infamous poet, philosopher and self styled revolutionary, was buried at St Mary Magdalene church Hucknall Torkard on 16th July 1824. Explore the lives of Byron and other local people who left their mark on Hucknall and the wider world on the People page.

Hucknall in Print

Biographies of two Hucknall sportmen have been published recently:
'Ben Caunt: The Bare-knuckle Boxer who became Champion of England' by David Fells, and 'Free the Manchester United One' by Graham Sharpe, which tells the story of Enoch 'Knocker' West, who was banned from playing professional football (soccer) for 30 years in 1915 for allegedly fixing a match. Both are available at Amazon.co.uk

Lambert Hill

We hope to take an in depth look at the lives of the residents of Lambert Hill, Hucknall in the 19th century. Do you have ancestors who lived in Lambert Hill during these times? - if so why not contact us.

Contributions

All comments, suggestions, corrections and contributions are welcome. Please click Contact Us on the right menu.