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What’s All This Then?

Ilson Gnome isn’t just a plastic figure – he’s a symbol of local pride, community spirit, and a proper bit of mischief. He first appeared on a roundabout in January 2015 and hasn’t looked back since. From petitions to photobombing Glastonbury, he’s all about making people smile.

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