Welcome to Nottinghamshire

The name Nottingham means 'settlement of Snot's people. The letter S was dropped sometime in the past (thankfully) when the Normans found it difficult to pronounce the s and n together. Nottingham is one of Britain's oldest settlements. Nottingham is rich in historic buildings and museums. Nottingham castle with it's turbulent history is now home to the City Museum and Art Gallery.

Any mention of Nottinghamshire and the legend of Robin Hood springs to mind. The remains of the once great Sherwood Forest and the home of this heroic legend lie to the North East. Nottingham was renowned for it's lace making, hosiery and tobacco industry as well as cycle makers Raleigh who prospered from in this county.

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