The History of Eastwood and the Surrounding Area

• The history of the Haggs
  Lawrence wrote "Whatever I forget, I shall never forget the Haggs - I loved it so ..." Find out more about the Haggs here.

• A Portrait of Jessie Chambers
  Ann Chambers Howard's compelling portrait of the life of Jessie Chambers who was to become Miriam Leivers in "Sons and Lovers"

• D H Lawrence and the Haggs
  Haggs Farm probably had more influence on Lawrence's life than any other place he visited. Read about the Lawrence / Haggs connection here.

• D H Lawrence's early life in Eastwood
  Adapted from an article from This is Nottingham, this article fully documents the author's life in the town.

• The Chambers Family
  The Chambers Family played a central part in much of Lawrence's early work. Read about the family and the influences they had on the young Lawrence.

• William Edward Hopkin, 1862-1951
  The life of William Hopkin, friend and confidant of the young Lawrence, and Eastwood councillor for over 20 years.

• Felley Paradise
  Maurice Holmes' moving and amusing recollections of his childhood days in 'Robin Hood land'.