Hucknall

Hucknall, formerly known as Hucknall Torkard, is a town in Nottinghamshire, England, in the district of Ashfield.

People

Lord Byron (poet, philosopher and revolutionary) is buried in the parish church (on 16 July 1824).

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Lord Byron - 1824

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A native of Hucknall was Eric Coates, whose compositions include the theme music for The Dam Busters movie, and the "Sleepy Lagoon" introduction for Desert Island Discs.

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Eric Coates - The Dam Busters - Desert Island Discs

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Ben Caunt (1815-1861), a bare-knuckle fighter, know as "The Torkard Giant", who became 'Champion of England'.

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Ben Caunt - 1815 - 1861

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Enoch 'Knocker' West (1886-1965), a footballer who played for Sheffield United, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United.

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1886 - 1965 - Sheffield United - Nottingham Forest - Manchester United

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In 1915 he was banned from playing football for 30 years for allegedly fixing a match. He protested his innocence until his death.

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Philanthropist Zachariah Green (1817-1897). Buried in the local Parish church. Has a monument to his memory in Titchfield Park.

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1817 - 1897

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Robin Bailey (1919-1999), actor.

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1919 - 1999

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