Beneath Nottingham Castle, there is a labyrinth of man-made sandstone caves and tunnels that are strongly related to the famous legends of Robin Hood, who was said to use them to escape the Sherriff of Nottingham. Now you can go deeper into Nottingham’s network of man-made caves than ever before, thanks to the brand new Nottingham Caves App.

Maid Marian way subway kiosk, Nottingham c 1970s This area has since been filled in with concrete and tarmaced over and a pedestrian crossing is now in its place. Photo from Ed Dexter

Tram in Nottingham's Old Market Square, early 1930s.

Carrington Street, one of the most important gateways to Nottingham, is receiving a massive commercial shot in the arm as plans to redevelop the area around the Broadmarsh shopping centre press ahead.

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The site of Nottingham’s Maid Marian Way in 1959, before the creation of the dual carriageway running uphill to Derby Road. The Cathedral Church of St. Barnabas spire can be seen behind the soon-to-be-demolished warehouse. The Royal Children pub, with The Salutation behind, are on the right.

Wheeler Gate, Nottingham, late 1940s.

Good old Boots

Most of them still exist today - but often with a different name

Barrasford's Royal Hippodrome Theatre was opened as a variety theatre on 28th September 1906. It was built for and operated by Thomas Barrasford, a...

Main Street, Bulwell, c1900s. Looking towards Bulwell Market Place, with the original Golden Ball on the left and the original King Billy pub on the right.

Lord and lady Middleton 1912 at Wollaton Hall.

1906. Vehicles in the market place, Nottingham.

Tramcar No.11 in Bulwell Market Place, Nottingham, c1901.

Christmas in the Market Square 1952