When an Anglo-Saxon chieftain named Snot settled in the area and
built a wall around the town, he named it Snottingham, meaning
homestead for his people. They utilized the caves and passages
under the town as homes and workplaces, giving us the oldest
subterranean industries in existence and an alternative name Tig
guocobauc, meaning the dwelling of caves. When the Normans arrived
they subjugated the people and built a fortified castle on the
hill. Nottingham Castle subsequently became one of the greatest
fortresses of medieval England. Much frequented by early kings, it
features in the tales of Robin Hood, that legendary outlaw
synonymous with Nottingham and the arch enemy of the sheriff.
Nottingham is world renowned for its lace making and Raleigh
Bicycle Co., Boots the Chemist and Player's Cigarettes have their
roots in Nottingham. It was also home of the Rebel Writers Byron,
Lawrence and Sillitoe. With its many and diverse elements,
Nottingham is a vibrant new city with a varied and exciting past.
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