History of Hucknall
Hucknall is a town in the Ashfield district of Nottinghamshire, about seven miles north of Nottingham city centre. The name is recorded in the Domesday Book as 'Hochenale'. Hucknall is most famous as the final resting place of the poet Lord Byron, who is buried in the Church of St Mary Magdalene. The town grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution through framework knitting and coal mining — Hucknall Colliery was a major local employer. The Rolls-Royce aerospace factory, established during World War II, became one of the area's most important employers. Today Hucknall is a busy commuter town connected to Nottingham by the NET tram network, opened in 2004, which has spurred regeneration and growth.