Join us on Ye Olde Guide as we explore the history of Nottingham.

This is the third part of three episodes on Nottingham.

We will be discussing the Urban Landscape of Nottingham, looking back to its origins as two distinct settlements, growth around the market square, industrial expansion and the expansion of housing. We discuss the fine architecture of Nottingham including the imposing Council House, Lace Market, University buildings and Wollaton Hall.

Check out part 1 for the introduction to our historical guide to Nottingham.

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Join us on a jam packed episode of Ye Olde Guide!

This is the second part of three episodes on Nottingham

In the Science & industry section we discover the history of the Lace industry and the big companies that grew in Nottingham like Boots chemist, Raleigh Cycles and Players Cigarettes. We will learn about the contributions of the Universities in Nottingham.

In the Arts & Culture section we discuss the legacies of Robin Hood, Nottingham's sporting clubs and several writers who were heavily influenced by the city including Graham Greene, DH Lawrence, and Alan Sillitoe. We learn about Lord Byron, Paul Smith and the Goose Fair.

Check out part 1 for the introduction to our historical guide to Nottingham

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Welcome to Nottingham, where rebellion runs deep. In this first part of our mini-series, we dive into the city's tangled history of politics and protest, from Nottingham Castle's royal showdowns to Luddite uprisings in Market Square, riots in St Ann's and the rise of justice in unexpected places. We meet England's first black magistrate, explore the Galleries of Justice, and uncover how Nottingham helped spark the English Civil War.

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