Nottingham is known as “The Queen of the Midlands” due to its women, however it also has a rich history of rebellion! Home to Robin Hood, England’s greatest legendary outlaw and hero as well as Lord Byron, our greatest romantic writer and DH Lawrence author of “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”, a book banned for 30 years.
Nottingham’s history mirrors England’s history of Empire, rebellion and industry and this is reflected in the many iconic buildings and memorials in the city, covering nearly 2,000 years of history. Discover how it became a world trade hub through it's lace industry, which gave this city it's nickname at the hight of the British Empire in the 19th-century: City of World Lace Manufacture.