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Nottingham

The history of the town

The Anglo-Saxons were the first people who lived in Nottingham. They lived on the place where today the Lace Market is. The first name was Snottingham or Snotenaham. Nottinham is build on sandstone. There are a lot of holes where people lived. Later the Normans built a settlement, where today the castle is standing.

100,000 - 500,000 people live in Nottingham.

Nottingham is famous for Robin Hood, he stole money and gave it to the people with no money, so he helped the people. Nottingham has many castles. The town is old. It was built in the 15th centruy. There are many wonderful houses.

 

Robin Hod is the most famous person of Nottingham. Most people know Robin Hood and say he was the best shooter of the world. He stole money and gave it to the poor people.

This is the picture of Robin Hood's knife. He has used it to kill animals.

Pictures of:

Newstead Abbey

Robin Hood Statue

St. Barnabas Cathedral

There are a lot of holes under Nottingham. You can visit them.

Pictures of:

Royal Centre

Council House

Ice Centre

"Trip to Jerusalem" Wollaton Hall Goose Fair Castle Gatehouse
We got the award for the best story, the story of Robin Hood!  

poster designed by Julian D., Tim H., Henning K., Sebastian R.