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| Nottingham |
| Location |
Nottinghamshire |
| Status |
Unitary, City |
| Area |
74.61 km² |
| Population |
275,000 |
| Language |
English |
| Currency |
Pound Sterling (GBP) |
| Timezone |
GMT/UTC and BST (Summer) |
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Overview:
Nottingham is a cosmopolitan city in East Midlands of England. With a variety of cultures, the city is renowned around the world for a number of things, which range from fine lace, football, to household names such as the Raleigh Bicycles and the Boots Company. Nottingham is also the county town of Nottinghamshire. Today, it is one of the most sought-after places in England to live and study.
The Old Market Square lying in the heart of Nottingham is famous for the Council House, which is at the top of the square. The tall dome of the Council House can be seen for miles around. The Exchange Arcade, a shopping mall, is situated at the House. Several major shopping streets also surround this square. Besides, the legend of Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest, and Nottingham Castle draw a lot of tourists to Nottingham.
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Geography and Climate in Nottingham
The city centre is on the shores of the River Leen, at 52°58′00″N 01°10′00″W. The course of the Trent flowing from Stoke to the Humber passes close to its southern boundary. Nearby villages and towns are Eastwood, Tollerton, Hucknall, Ilkeston, Ruddington, and Long Eaton.
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History:
Evidences show that Nottingham had settlements in pre-Roman times. The Romans also lived in the region, which was initially known as “Tigguo Cobauc”. It is clear that Anglo-Saxons and Vikings also ruled the area. In the 9th century, Nottingham became a fortified town of the Danelaw. In 1449, the city became a county corporate.
Nottingham became a borough in 1835 (under the Municipal Corporations Act) and a county borough in 1888. The boundary extensions of Nottingham were granted in 1933 and in 1951.
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People and Culture of Nottingham
Nottingham has a population of 275,100 (the 2001 estimate), while the Nottingham Urban Area conurbation has a population of 666,358. The ethnicity includes 84.9% White, 6.5% S. Asian, and 4.3% Afro-Caribbean.
Nottingham is generally regarded as having a diverse artistic and cultural life with many music groups, playhouses, theatres, art galleries, museums, clubs, and bars in the city centre, which are popular amongst both the locals and tourists.
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People Culture in Nottingham
Nottingham has a population of 275,100 (the 2001 estimate), while the Nottingham Urban Area conurbation has a population of 666,358. The ethnicity includes 84.9% White, 6.5% S. Asian, and 4.3% Afro-Caribbean.
Nottingham is generally regarded as having a diverse artistic and cultural life with many music groups, playhouses, theatres, art galleries, museums, clubs, and bars in the city centre, which are popular amongst both the locals and tourists.
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Tourism in Nottingham
There are a number of tourist attractions in and around Nottingham that are popular among tourists and residents. The major places to visit include Nottingham Castle, The Galleries of Justice, City of Caves, The Tales of Robin Hood on Maid Marian Way, Wollaton Park, Colwick Park, Nottingham Arboretum, Victoria Park, Sherwood Forest, Creswell Crags, and Rufford Country Park.
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Transport in Nottingham
Nottingham is well-served by train and bus services. The principal bus operator is the City Transport. Midland Mainline operates frequent train services from Nottingham railway station to London, the capital and largest city of England.
Nottingham East Midlands Airport makes the city easily reachable from other parts of the world. In addition to the domestic services, it has daily international services to Paris, Frankfurt, Berlin, and Amsterdam. Limited services are available to Mexico, Barbados, Sanford and Florida.
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