Gilbert Avenue

John Gilbert was born in East Leake in 1868. He came to Gotham in 1921 where he started a cycle repair business c.1924. His son Sam, subsequently took over this business. John Gilbert served as chairman of the parish council for many years and was very much involved in obtaining the installation of sewers in Gotham. John was also superintendent of the Methodist Chapel Sunday-school. His main work was that of an insurance agent. He lived to be 73.

Six houses were built on Gilbert Avenue and occupied during 1965-6.