Join us on a jam packed episode of Ye Olde Guide!

This is the second part of three episodes on Nottingham

In the Science & industry section we discover the history of the Lace industry and the big companies that grew in Nottingham like Boots chemist, Raleigh Cycles and Players Cigarettes.  We will learn about the contributions of the Universities in Nottingham.

In the Arts & Culture section we discuss the legacies of Robin Hood, Nottingham's sporting clubs and several writers who were heavily influenced by the city including Graham Greene, DH Lawrence, and Alan Sillitoe.  We learn about Lord Byron, Paul Smith and the Goose Fair.

Check out part 1 for the introduction to our historical guide to Nottingham

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