Beeston & ChilwellFrom the University Boulevard Tram Stop to Cator Lane Tram StopPlaque 6 (Edward Joseph Lowe, FRS). From the tram stop, walk toward the University West Entrance and turn left onto Broadgate, the plaque is 160 meters, on the left. Plaque 7 (Thomas Humber) Continue down Broadgate and turn left onto Humber Road, the site of the Humber Works is on the left. Plaque 8 (Lt. Colonel Dr Brian Duncan Shaw, MM) Turn right onto Queens Road, the plaque is on the first house on the left, before the Queens Head pub. Plaque 9 (Beeston Railway Station) Continue down Queens Road to the junction and turn left onto Station Road, take the road on the left side of the bridge. The plaque is mounted on the station building. Plaque 10 (William Frederick Wallett) Walk back the way you came and turn left onto Grove St., the plaque is on the first house on the right. Plaque 11 (Rev. Dr John Clifford, CH) Continue back on Station Rd, across the junction, 300 metre walk, turn left into Nether St., the plaque is in the corner of the car park. Plaque 12 (George Wilkinson) Back across Station walk down Nether St. from 300 metres the plaque is on the first house on the left. Plaque 5 (Sir Louis Frederick Pearson, CBE) Turn left at the end onto Lower Regent St and cross the tram track onto Regent St. Turn right at the lights. The plaque is on the left wall of the park. Plaque 4 (The Ten Bell) Turn back through the centre of Beeston and into the pedestrian area turn right the Ten Bell is directly ahead. Plaque 1 (Francis Wilkinson) Continue up past the supermarket across the car park, the plaque is mounted on the gates to the mill. Plaque 2 (William Thompson - Bendigo) Walk to the main road (Wollaton St.) turn right, the plaque is located just after Anglo Scotia Mill. Plaque 3 (Site of Swiss Mills) Turn back down Wollaton Rd, past the pub, the plaque is located on the 2nd building on the left. Plaque 13 (Beeston Lads’ Club) Continue down Wollaton Rd past the precinct, the plaque is located on the wall of the supermarket on your left.Plaque 15 (Village Cross) Cross the road and toward the tram station, cross over and down Church St. the cross will be on your left. Plaque 14 (Arthur Cossons) At end of this building look left, the plaque is on the building behind.

For the history behind the plaques:- https://tinyurl.com/Beestonblueplaques

Suggested Walking Routes of the Blue PlaquesOf Beeston, Chilwell, Attenborough, Toton, Stapleford & BramcotePlease note the map is not to scale. The numbered plaque locations follow the order of the Blue Plaque Guide available from local public buildings

Plaque 16 (Beeston Manor House) Continue down Church St. and turn left, crossing the road the plaque is on the first house on the right. Plaque 17 (West End) Turn around and walk down Dovecoat Lane turning right West End, the plaque is mounted on the wall on the left. Plaque 18 (Sid Standard) Continue down West End turning right up and to the end of Hall Croft, the plaque is located on the front of the building on your right. Plaque 19 (T H Barton, OBE) Continue down the high road away from Beeston for 300 metres, the plaque is mounted on the 1930s building on the left. Plaque 20 (George Henry Hurt) The next plaque is located just next door. Plaque 21 (Richard Beckinsale) Continue along the High Road, turn right after the school, up Cator Lane. The last plaque on this walk is located on a pillar of the school fence near the entrance. Continue up Cator Lane for the nearest tram stop, or turn back down to the High Road and turn right.

Chilwell, Attenborough & TotonBy Indigo Bus Woodland Grove to Toton CornerPlaque 22 (Chilwell Hall) From Woodland Grove walk along the High Road to the roundabout, turn right staying on the High Road. The plaque is on the wall after the first gateway. Plaque 23 (Gregory’s Roses) Continue the High Road for 250 metres, the plaque is on the left opposite Forge Hill. Plaque 24 (The Chilwell Explosion, Orchard Cottage) Continue on the High Road at the sharp, left bend turn right onto Chetwynd Rd. Plaque 24 (The Chilwell Explosion, Orchard Cottage) Return to the High Road, continue down Attenborough Lane, continue across the dog leg junction into Attenborough. Plaque 25 (Attenborough Station War Memorial) The plaque is situated on the south side of the Railway crossing. Plaque 25 (The Chilwell Explosion, Mass Graves) Continue down Attenborough Lane, around the two bends and turn right to the church. The plaque is situated at the South side of the church yard. Plaque 27 (General Henry Ireton) Walk straight out of the church yard and keep left. The plaque is on your left. Plaque 28 (Manor Farm) Continue through the nature reserve keeping right, coffee shop at toilets make a good break at the Nature Centre. Continue up the lane

to Chilwell retail park and turn left at the lights onto Nottingham Road. Continue onto the next set of lights and turn right. The plaque is on the left at the entrance to the park.

Toton to Stapleford Connecting walkWalk through the park and follow the River Erewash keeping left, crossing the footbridge. Cross the railway bridge and keep right (don’t cross back over the river), pick up the canal for 1.5 miles heading north. Under the A52, next footbridge turn right on the road for 0.7 miles.

Stapleford & BramcoteBy i4 Bus Memorial Garden to Bramcote Leisure CentrePlaque 29 (Admiral Sir John Borlase Warren, Bart, GCB) Memorial Square just after the Sir John Borlase Warren Pub, opposite the bus stop. Plaque 30 (Arthur Henry Mee) Continue east through the shops, turn left at the lights, onto Church St., past the library, the plaque is on the left of Isaac’s Lane. Plaque 31 (Wesley Place Methodist Chapel) Carry on down Church St. take first right up Albert St., turning left at the top onto Nottingham Road. Continue for 200 metres The Plaque is on the left. Plaque 32 (St John’s C of E Primary School) Continue up Nottingham Road for 100 metres, the plaque is on the right hand side. Plaque 33 (Frederic Chatfield Smith MP) Continue up Nottingham Road for almost a mile the Bramcote Island, cross the footbridge and up Town St. for 1km and turn up Moss Drive. Plaque 34 (Frederic Chatfield Smith, MP & Lt. Col. Noel Gervis Pearson, DSO, MC) Back down Moss Drive and turn right, keep on the left side of the road, the road is very dangerous here! The plaque is on the right side of the road. For the i4 bus, walk back and down Cow Lane and left on Bridle way. For the tram (1 mile), continue on Town Street and down the footpath, do not walk on the road! Turn right and pick up the main road (now Chilwell Lane) heading south.

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