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Ilson Gnome: “One of the best things” about Ilkeston
A Glastonbury flag depicting a beloved Ilkeston garden ornament has attracted attention from proud locals back in Derbyshire.
With his return home expected, BBC Radio Derby’s Matt Weigold headed to Gnome Island in Ilkeston to greet the iconic Ilson Gnome.
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