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Did you know that 'Godfrey Knighton' is used as a phrase of exclamation in ilkeston and the surrounding area by the older folks ! my grandma would use it now and again when she was supprised or startled, I never new the orogin of the phrase but wonder if our two stories might be related, all i can say is that godfrey knighton is very well known as a saying/phrase in ilkeston with the old folk.