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Nottingham, England
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Nottingham is the regional capital of the East Midlands: a modern city with a proud and fascinating history, made famous by its lace industry, Robin Hood and DH Lawrence. Nottingham is a cosmopolitan city with a diverse range of cultures and influences, offering a variety of attractions to suit all tastes. The Victorian Theatre Royal and the modern Royal Concert Hall are home to drama and music productions throughout the year. Nottingham Playhouse is one of the country's most acclaimed contemporary theatre venues and the fully restored Malt Cross Music Hall attracts well know names from the classical, pop and rock worlds.
Nottingham is also a centre for sporting excellence; the National Ice Centre plays host to ice hockey and speed skating, and it also brings an 8,000-seat concert venue to the East Midlands. The National Water Sports Centre can also be found close to the city and Nottingham boasts two football clubs, Nottingham Forest and Notts County. Many historical buildings remain in Nottingham, including the 15th century church of St. Mary on High Pavement, Georgian town houses and the Trip to Jerusalem, reputedly the oldest pub in the country.
The history of Nottinghamshire dates back thousands of years: the Fosse Way, which links Leicester and Lincoln, brought Roman civilisation to the area and the Domesday Book of 1086 documents these early settlements. Sherwood Forest was used for hunting by the Norman Kings and subsequently became world famous for its association with Robin Hood. An enigmatic character, Robin Hood is often portrayed as a fearless outlaw who led his Merry Men against the tyranny of the Sheriff of Nottingham, stealing from the rich to give to the poor. Although debate still rages as to his identity or even existence, Robin Hood remains synonymous with Nottingham and Sherwood Forest to this day.
Nottingham was fortified with a castle and an underground labyrinth of man made caves in the 12th century, as the city became an important stronghold en route to the North of England. The original castle, however, was burned down during the Civil War leaving only the medieval gatehouse. It was the coming of the Industrial Revolution that founded Nottingham’s prosperity with the transformation of lace making from a small cottage industry to a world-renowned industry. Evidence of the lace industry still remains; the Lace Market is one of the most vibrant and upbeat parts of the city centre. During the late years of the 19th century Nottingham also saw the birth of one of the most controversial and significant writers of the early 20th century: DH Lawrence. His childhood home and various haunts around Nottingham are now part of the DH Lawrence heritage experience.