Alfred Knight Close to be unveiled this weekend

Friends and family of Olympic weightlifter, Alfred Knight, will be attending a special ceremony this Saturday, 17th October, to unveil a brand new street at David Wilson South Midlands’ Arena Gate development in Duston, which has been named after the sporting hero.

Alfred Knight Close is just one of a number of streets within the Arena Gate development that have been named after well-known local legends. Around 100 guests, including local MP Brian Binley, are expected to attend the official opening of the street which has taken its name from Alfred, who, amongst his many accomplishments, came 4th in the 1948 Olympic Games in London.

Barbara Jackson, daughter of Alfred Knight, comments “We are all really excited and looking forward to Saturday, it should hopefully be a good day and my brother is even coming over from America to help us celebrate this special occasion.

“As a family, we’re extremely proud of what our father achieved not just within his chosen sport, but within the local community too, and I think having a street named after him is a fitting tribute to what he accomplished during his lifetime.”

Jackie Day, Sales Director at David Wilson comments “Alfred Knight is a well –respected and loved sporting hero in Northamptonshire and we are proud to have a street at one of our developments named after him.

“We’re looking forward to hosting the official opening of the street and I’m confident that properties on that particular road will prove popular amongst purchasers thanks to its namesake.”

Arena Gate is located on Main Road in Duston and comprises a stunning selection of three- and four- bedroom homes from the extensive David Wilson portfolio.

Prices at the development start from £189,995 for a three- bedroom home in the style of a Fairway Special.

For more information see Dwh.co.uk.