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Developing an 18th century Hucknall Green into residential Ellispool left grounds addressing a Market Place. A few barrow sellers had sold wares without ever being granted a license. Permitting only occasional public gatherings would have better described a Village Square facing Market Street shops. This open area became a central core surrounded by broader village expansion, to primarily venue larger annual public gatherings. Siting fair booths brought by a travelling circus added holiday Wakes excitement.

Market Fair

Regular 1932 omnibus services made best use after drivers asserted safest turning point. Past beliefs about Ellispool once pooling water saw no problem when it certainly got flooded by public meetings, including spectacular 1930s three day carnival events.

1933 Crowning

Assembling crowds celebrating end a Boer War was on a formerly named Hucknall Huthwaite Market Place. Some distinguished Huthwaite veterans were then called to fight The Great War. Photos covering furthermore welcome end of a Second World War dates this party Aug 18th 1945 fronting the original Ellispool properties.

1945

Past memories from when open ground drilled WW army recruits plus Home Guard battalions, might also recognise rallying point for any local industrial disputes or making public announcements. True reason behind the following scene isn't readily determined.

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Inviting biggest annual congregations was ceremonial conclusion of hugely popular Whit Walks. A smartly suited young Malcolm Clarkson stands front, aside Iris Fidler and Lily Elliott taking centre stage representing 1939 Wesleyan members of the Sutton Road Methodists. Their traditional walk around long continued, but numbers dwindled beyond similar crowded 1953 attendance.

19391953 Whit MondayMarket Band

Losing all practical use made way for 1970s layout discouraging all pedestrians by prioritising demands for a car park. It did however, offer room when need came for introducing a recycling centre, while a small raised garden feature had actually founded the latest Christmas tradition inviting a small church based gathering.

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Through a recognised Huthwaite and Brierley Ward, Ashfield District Council have annually erected a December tree traditionally decorated for Christmas. Size, shape and lighting can greatly vary without matching finest 2011 example. Church members still invite a small carol service, creating a ceremonious happy occasion for youngsters witnessing Huthwaite lights being switched on.

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22 Nov 11     by Gary Elliott       Updated 06 Oct 22