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unusual facts about Long Eaton


Ilkeston Town Hall

Since 1974 it has been one of two headquarters of Erewash Borough Council, the other being in Long Eaton.


Aston-on-Trent

Playing in the Long Eaton Sunday League, the two teams are currently in the Oakes Insurance Premier Division and Division Three respectively.

Ron Johnson Records

Ron Johnson Records was an UK independent record label based in Long Eaton operating between 1983 and 1988.


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1968 British Speedway League

The Long Eaton team closed its doors, but a new team in Leicester returned to Speedway to join the League.

Halifax Dukes

This was combined with good away wins at Long Eaton, Exeter Falcons and a magnificent 41-37 win at the West Ham Hammers where Eric Boocock underlined his progress with an impeccable maximum 12 points.

Long Eaton Speedway

Another revival followed in 1982 as the team was again re-branded, but this time as the Long Eaton Invaders – the name was chosen due to the popularity of the Space Invaders arcade game at that time.

Trent School

Trent College, an independent school in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom