Nottingham Castle

Nottingham

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January 13th 2009
Nottinghamshire - the location of a number of interesting stories, most famous of which being Robin Hood and his merry men. Nottinghamshire was also the home of the writer DH Lawrence and the poet Lord Byron!! The city of Nottingham is a hub of business, shopping and clubbing with the surrounding countryside containing the odd stately home. Nottingham is forever linked to Robin Hood and his ban ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more