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Nottingham is a city in the county of Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands region of England. The city lies on the River Trent, and has a population of 270,300 (2001 census).
Nottingham was originally founded as a Saxon settlement, but was captured by the Danes in the 9th century, and became on the five boroughs of the Danelaw. Nottingham was once known as Tigguo Cobauc ('House of Caves') due to the history of man-caves in the settlement. Later, the town became Snottingham (meaning 'Snot's People, named after a local chief), though the S was dropped over time.
In the 11th century, a castle was built in the town, on an outcrop overlooing the river. Nottingham has expanded around the castle, with Market Square being an important part of the development. The English Civil War began in Nottingham in 1642, when King Charles I raised his standard upon Nottingham Castle. The castle was demolished by the victorious Parliamentarians in 1651. The Castle Mansion was built on the site, only to be gutted by the Reform Riots of 1831. The mansion was subsequently restored and was re-opened by the local council as England's first art gallery outside of London.
During the 19th century, Nottingham became famous for its lace production, which is continued today albeit on a much smaller scale. It was in 1897 that Nottingham was granted city status as a part of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
The town has a diverse ethnic mix, and as a university town has an excellent range of nightlife, including clubs, bars and restaurants. Nottingham is home to a number of companies, including Boots Chemists and Raleigh Cycles (though this closed in 2003). Other employers include Capital One, Powergen and the University. The town has changed in recent years, with a shift to more service orientated industries.
The railway station in Nottingham sees services operated by Midland Mainline to London St Pancras and Central Trains, to destinations including Leicester, Lincoln, Cardiff (via Birmingham), Norwich, Worksop, Mansfield, Liverpool (via Manchester) and Skegness. Nearby is also Nottingham East Midlands Airport, with flights to European destinations, offered mainly by low cost airlines including easyJet, bmiBaby and Ryanair. There are also regular charters to European destinations, with some summer charters to Florida. Birmingham Airport is an hour away, with more scheduled operators and more long haul destiations.
Nearby towns to Nottingham include Derby, Hucknall, Ripley, Ilkeston, Beeston, Mansfield, Sheffield, Loughborough and Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
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City Arts, Nottingham
Tel: 0115 9782463 - Unit 7, Provident Works, Newdigate Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 4FD
Lakeside Arts Centre and the Djanogly Art Gallery
Tel: 0115 8467777 - Lakeside Arts Centre, University Of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2RD
University of Nottingham Manuscripts and Special Collections
Tel: 0115 9514565 - University Of Nottingham Manuscripts And Special Collections, Hallward Library, University Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2RD
Nottingham Industrial Museum
Tel: 0115 9153910 - Courtyard Buildings, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2AE (1.55 miles)
Wollaton Hall Natural History Museum, Nottingham
Tel: 0115 9153900 - Wollaton Hall Natural History Museum, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2AE (1.55 miles)
Yard Gallery
Tel: 0115 9153920 - The Yard Gallery, Wollaton Park, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2AE (1.55 miles)
Alley Cafe Exhibitions
Tel: 0115 9551013 - The Alley Cafe, 1a Cannon Street, Lang Row West, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6JE (1.86 miles)
Angel Row Gallery
Tel: 0115 9152869 - Central Library Building, 3 Angel Row, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6HP (1.86 miles)
Brewhouse Yard - Museum of Nottingham Life
Tel: 0115 9153600 - Brewhouse Yard - Museum Of Nottingham Life, C/o Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6EL (1.86 miles)
Bonington Gallery
Tel: 0115 8486131 - Bonington Gallery, The Nottingham Trent University, Dryden Street, Nottingham, NG1 4GG, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4GG (1.86 miles)
Sherwood Foresters Regimental Museum
Tel: 0115 9465415 - The Castle, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6EL (1.86 miles)
Freehand at Broadway
Tel: 0115 9101250 - 14-18 Broad Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 3AL (1.86 miles)
Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Tel: 0115 9153700 - Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Off Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6EL (1.86 miles)
Green's Mill and Science Centre
Tel: 0115 9156878 - Green's Windmill, Windmill Lane, Sneinton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4QB (2.16 miles)
Nottinghamshire County Library Service
Tel: 0115 9823823 - Culture And Community Department, 4th Floor, County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QP (2.16 miles)
Nottinghamshire Archives
Tel: 0115 9504524 - County House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, NG2 1AG (2.16 miles)
Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum Ltd
Tel: 0115 9846914 - Chapel Street, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, NG11 6HE (2.25 miles)
Ruddington Village Museum
Tel: 0115 9146645 - St Peter's Rooms, Church Street, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, NG11 6HA (2.25 miles)
South Nottinghamshire Hussars Museum
Tel: 0115 9272251 - TA Centre, Hucknall Lane, Bulwell, Nottingham, Derbyshire, NG6 8AQ (2.36 miles)
Papplewick Pumping Station
Tel: 0115 9632938 - Off Longdale Lane, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 9AJ (4.84 miles)
Newstead Abbey
Tel: 01623 455900 - Ravenshead, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 8GE (4.84 miles)
Durban House Heritage Centre and the Rainbow Gallery
Tel: 01773 717353 - Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3DZ (8.66 miles)
Bottesford Library
Tel: 01949 842696 - Old Primary School, Grantham Road, Bottesford, Nottingham, NG13 0DF (11.17 miles)
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