• Queen Street, Nottingham, c 1950s 🦁🦁 . Image ref: NTGM001803 . Looking north from Old Market Square, outside the Council House and showing one of the Lion statues and the Prudential Building. The lions were modelled by Joseph Else, A.R.B.S., Principal of the Nottingham School of Art. (The Lions, according to local folklore, will roar if a virgin walks past them!). . 'The lions were original named Agamemnon and Menelaus after the two Greek kings but have been shortened to Leo (Left) and Oscar (Right). They weigh two tons each and are designed in an art-deco style hugely popular between the 1920’s and 1930’s.' (Source: nottstv.com) . Thank you all for following Picture Nottingham, I've really enjoyed your reactions to our posts and hopefully bringing back some memories. Unfortunately this will be my last post @trisashurst but hopefully someone else will be continuing to post in my absence. ❤️ . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #lion #oldnottingham #notts #oldmarketsquare #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #marketplace #bbceastmidlands
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    Queen Street, Nottingham, c 1950s 🦁🦁 . Image ref: NTGM001803 . Looking north from Old Market Square, outside the Council House and showing one of the Lion statues and the Prudential Building. The lions were modelled by Joseph Else, A.R.B.S., Principal of the Nottingham School of Art. (The Lions, according to local folklore, will roar if a virgin walks past them!). . 'The lions were original named Agamemnon and Menelaus after the two Greek kings but have been shortened to Leo (Left) and Oscar (Right). They weigh two tons each and are designed in an art-deco style hugely popular between the 1920’s and 1930’s.' (Source: nottstv.com) . Thank you all for following Picture Nottingham, I've really enjoyed your reactions to our posts and hopefully bringing back some memories. Unfortunately this will be my last post @trisashurst but hopefully someone else will be continuing to post in my absence. ❤️ . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #lion #oldnottingham #notts #oldmarketsquare #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #marketplace #bbceastmidlands
  • Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham, c 1960s . Image ref: NTGM018867 . 'Brewhouse Yard is the name that was given to a piece of land—now in the Parish of Standard Hill, but formerly extra-parochial—a little more than two acres in extent, lying between the Castle rock, and the old bed of the River Leen. In mediaeval times it was known as the “rock-yard.” It included the caves in the rock, used from the very earliest times as dwellings, and the “chambers” and “offices,” where malting and brewing were carried on. . The earliest map of the town available for reference is the one issued by John Speede in 1610. Thoroton says (p. 491) “The Scituation of the Town, with the Streets, Lanes, and remarkable places, is most aptly described by John Speed’s Map, to whom I refer those that desire more exactly to know it.” This map shews the chambers in the rock, and but one solitary building standing at the corner of the road leading into “the yard.” Extensive building operations must have been commenced at about this time, for in 1670 another map (bearing no name) was engraved, shewing a long row of tenements on the south side of the roadway; also four detached houses with gardens situate between the long row and the River Leen. Thoroton’s map (1677) is based upon this, but having the buildings set up in “bird’s-eye” perspective, from which it would appear that there were thirteen houses in the long row, but this point is not conclusively shewn. Deering, in his “History,” published in 1751, adopts the map published seven years earlier by Badder and Peet, which shews the addition of two houses on the cliff facing east, a block of four tenements on the north side of the roadway, and two inns near the entrance to the yard, “The Trip to Jerusalem,” and “The Gate.”' (Source: nottshistory.org.uk) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #triptojerusalem #oldnottingham #notts #brewhouseyard #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #nottinghamcastle #bbceastmidlands
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    Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham, c 1960s . Image ref: NTGM018867 . 'Brewhouse Yard is the name that was given to a piece of land—now in the Parish of Standard Hill, but formerly extra-parochial—a little more than two acres in extent, lying between the Castle rock, and the old bed of the River Leen. In mediaeval times it was known as the “rock-yard.” It included the caves in the rock, used from the very earliest times as dwellings, and the “chambers” and “offices,” where malting and brewing were carried on. . The earliest map of the town available for reference is the one issued by John Speede in 1610. Thoroton says (p. 491) “The Scituation of the Town, with the Streets, Lanes, and remarkable places, is most aptly described by John Speed’s Map, to whom I refer those that desire more exactly to know it.” This map shews the chambers in the rock, and but one solitary building standing at the corner of the road leading into “the yard.” Extensive building operations must have been commenced at about this time, for in 1670 another map (bearing no name) was engraved, shewing a long row of tenements on the south side of the roadway; also four detached houses with gardens situate between the long row and the River Leen. Thoroton’s map (1677) is based upon this, but having the buildings set up in “bird’s-eye” perspective, from which it would appear that there were thirteen houses in the long row, but this point is not conclusively shewn. Deering, in his “History,” published in 1751, adopts the map published seven years earlier by Badder and Peet, which shews the addition of two houses on the cliff facing east, a block of four tenements on the north side of the roadway, and two inns near the entrance to the yard, “The Trip to Jerusalem,” and “The Gate.”' (Source: nottshistory.org.uk) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #triptojerusalem #oldnottingham #notts #brewhouseyard #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #nottinghamcastle #bbceastmidlands
  • Red Lion Street, Narrow Marsh, Nottingham, c 1919 . Image ref: NTGM001890 . This area was demolished in 1929. All the houses were replaced by some of the first purpose built council houses. Narrow Marsh lay beneath the cliff on which stands the Lace Market. (Some of the factories in it can be seen in the distance). The area was notorious for its slum dwellings and outbreaks of cholera and other diseases, note here the open drains and the woman getting water from a stand pipe. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #cholera #oldnottingham #notts #disease #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #slum #bbceastmidlands #child
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    Red Lion Street, Narrow Marsh, Nottingham, c 1919 . Image ref: NTGM001890 . This area was demolished in 1929. All the houses were replaced by some of the first purpose built council houses. Narrow Marsh lay beneath the cliff on which stands the Lace Market. (Some of the factories in it can be seen in the distance). The area was notorious for its slum dwellings and outbreaks of cholera and other diseases, note here the open drains and the woman getting water from a stand pipe. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #cholera #oldnottingham #notts #disease #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #slum #bbceastmidlands #child
  • Return of South Notts Hussars from South Africa - Civic Dignitaries, Market Place, Nottingham, 1901 . Image ref: NTGM010557 . On the right of this group is Sir Samuel Johnson, Town Clerk. The history of the South Nottinghamshire Hussars Yeomanry begins in 1794 with the formation of the Nottingham Troop under the command of Ichabod Wright. Further Troops were subsequently formed in Holme Pierrepont, Bingham, Wollaton and Watnall, with five Troops being regimented as 'The Southern Regiment of Nottinghamshire Yeomanry' in 1826. On several occasions they were called out in support of the civil powers to quell civilian unrest, most notably the Luddite, Chartist and Reform riots. Other than these disturbances the period until 1900 was occupied with training, which the Regiment became acknowledged as one of the finest Yeomanry Cavalry Regiments of the time. (Source: army.mod.uk) The South Notts. Hussars wear the distinctive Oak Leaf cap badge. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #war #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #army #oldnottingham #notts #southnottshussars #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #nottinghamcastle #bbceastmidlands #soldiers
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    Return of South Notts Hussars from South Africa - Civic Dignitaries, Market Place, Nottingham, 1901 . Image ref: NTGM010557 . On the right of this group is Sir Samuel Johnson, Town Clerk. The history of the South Nottinghamshire Hussars Yeomanry begins in 1794 with the formation of the Nottingham Troop under the command of Ichabod Wright. Further Troops were subsequently formed in Holme Pierrepont, Bingham, Wollaton and Watnall, with five Troops being regimented as 'The Southern Regiment of Nottinghamshire Yeomanry' in 1826. On several occasions they were called out in support of the civil powers to quell civilian unrest, most notably the Luddite, Chartist and Reform riots. Other than these disturbances the period until 1900 was occupied with training, which the Regiment became acknowledged as one of the finest Yeomanry Cavalry Regiments of the time. (Source: army.mod.uk) The South Notts. Hussars wear the distinctive Oak Leaf cap badge. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #war #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #army #oldnottingham #notts #southnottshussars #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #nottinghamcastle #bbceastmidlands #soldiers
  • Widening of LMS Railway Bridge, Derby Road, Lenton, Nottingham, 1931 . Image ref: NTGM015309 . 'Lenton developed as a small village situated just beyond the western boundary of Nottingham. Its historic importance lay in the fact that a large Cluniac priory was founded here in the early twelfth century in due course to become one of the wealthiest monastic institutions in the Midlands. Following the dissolution of the monasteries its lands became the property of the Crown and were later sold off to private individuals, the buildings plundered for their materials for use elsewhere. As a result there is practically nothing of Lenton Priory left above ground although much of the foundations still remains. After its dissolution a small hospital chapel on the site was requisitioned for use as a parish church. Now known as St. Anthony's Church the chancel is much as it would have been in the days of the Priory, although the rest of the building is of more recent construction. Another relict of the Priory is the font which now stands in the new parish church built in the 1840s. A rectangular block of stone, richly adorned with carvings, the font is considered to be one of the finest surviving examples of Norman handiwork in the country.' (Source: lentontimes.co.uk) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #lenton #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #railway #oldnottingham #notts #train #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #bridge #bbceastmidlands
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    Widening of LMS Railway Bridge, Derby Road, Lenton, Nottingham, 1931 . Image ref: NTGM015309 . 'Lenton developed as a small village situated just beyond the western boundary of Nottingham. Its historic importance lay in the fact that a large Cluniac priory was founded here in the early twelfth century in due course to become one of the wealthiest monastic institutions in the Midlands. Following the dissolution of the monasteries its lands became the property of the Crown and were later sold off to private individuals, the buildings plundered for their materials for use elsewhere. As a result there is practically nothing of Lenton Priory left above ground although much of the foundations still remains. After its dissolution a small hospital chapel on the site was requisitioned for use as a parish church. Now known as St. Anthony's Church the chancel is much as it would have been in the days of the Priory, although the rest of the building is of more recent construction. Another relict of the Priory is the font which now stands in the new parish church built in the 1840s. A rectangular block of stone, richly adorned with carvings, the font is considered to be one of the finest surviving examples of Norman handiwork in the country.' (Source: lentontimes.co.uk) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #lenton #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #railway #oldnottingham #notts #train #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #bridge #bbceastmidlands
  • Sinclair & Woolston Stationers and Thos. Harrison & Son, Cheapside, Nottingham, c 1915 . Image ref: NTGM003654 . Thos. W Harrison and Son, were to relocate to 15, Victoria Street - the legend on the shutter says 'Harrisons furnishing ironmongers established over 100 years. Phone 495. . Cheapside, which was called 'Rotten Row' from 1666 to 1810. Cheapside, simply means 'the side of the market', for the old name for market was 'Chepe', a name which has come down to us in the many 'Chippings', such as 'Chipping Camdon', which are scattered about the modern map of England. (Source: nottshistory.org.uk) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #nottinghammarket #oldnottingham #notts #boys #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #cheapside #bbceastmidlands
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    Sinclair & Woolston Stationers and Thos. Harrison & Son, Cheapside, Nottingham, c 1915 . Image ref: NTGM003654 . Thos. W Harrison and Son, were to relocate to 15, Victoria Street - the legend on the shutter says 'Harrisons furnishing ironmongers established over 100 years. Phone 495. . Cheapside, which was called 'Rotten Row' from 1666 to 1810. Cheapside, simply means 'the side of the market', for the old name for market was 'Chepe', a name which has come down to us in the many 'Chippings', such as 'Chipping Camdon', which are scattered about the modern map of England. (Source: nottshistory.org.uk) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #nottinghammarket #oldnottingham #notts #boys #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #cheapside #bbceastmidlands
  • Memorial Service for Queen Victoria, Market Place, Nottingham, c 1901 . Image ref: NTGM010545 . Victoria died at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, on 22 January 1901 after a reign which lasted almost 64 years, (at the time) the longest in British history. She was buried at Windsor beside Prince Albert, in the Frogmore Royal Mausoleum, which she had built for their final resting place. (Source: royal.gov.uk) . At 6 a.m. on June 20, 1837, Victoria was woken from her bed at and informed that her uncle, King William IV, had suffered a heart attack and died during the night. Less than a month after turning 18, Victoria was Queen. Shortly after her accession to the throne, Queen Victoria moved into Buckingham Palace, which was previously owned by her late uncle King William IV. This made Queen Victoria the first reigning monarch to take up residence at Buckingham. The Palace was in need of extreme renovations if it was going to be a family home as Queen Victoria intended it to be. Victoria put in the work, adding an entirely new wing, and years later, Buckingham continues to serve as a place of royal business and the London residence of Queen Elizabeth. (Source: townandcountrymag.com) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #queenvictoria #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #queen #oldnottingham #notts #royalhistory #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #nottinghamcastle #bbceastmidlands #royalty #buckinghampalace
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    Memorial Service for Queen Victoria, Market Place, Nottingham, c 1901 . Image ref: NTGM010545 . Victoria died at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, on 22 January 1901 after a reign which lasted almost 64 years, (at the time) the longest in British history. She was buried at Windsor beside Prince Albert, in the Frogmore Royal Mausoleum, which she had built for their final resting place. (Source: royal.gov.uk) . At 6 a.m. on June 20, 1837, Victoria was woken from her bed at and informed that her uncle, King William IV, had suffered a heart attack and died during the night. Less than a month after turning 18, Victoria was Queen. Shortly after her accession to the throne, Queen Victoria moved into Buckingham Palace, which was previously owned by her late uncle King William IV. This made Queen Victoria the first reigning monarch to take up residence at Buckingham. The Palace was in need of extreme renovations if it was going to be a family home as Queen Victoria intended it to be. Victoria put in the work, adding an entirely new wing, and years later, Buckingham continues to serve as a place of royal business and the London residence of Queen Elizabeth. (Source: townandcountrymag.com) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #queenvictoria #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #queen #oldnottingham #notts #royalhistory #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #nottinghamcastle #bbceastmidlands #royalty #buckinghampalace
  • Royal visit, Old Market Square. Nottingham, 1949 . Image ref: NTGM010604, NTGM010603, NTGM010705, NTGM010775 . Quincentenary celebrations (In 1449 Henry VI granted the town its Great Charter, elevating it to 'Town and County of the same Town', making it independent of the County Sheriff and subservient only to the King). . 1. Princess Elizabeth inspecting a guard of honour outside the Council House (Grenadier Guards Old Comrades' Association). . 2. Duke of Edinburgh inspecting a guard of honour outside the Council House (8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters). Also shown (left) is Major C H Perry. . 3. Crowds during the Royal visit of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. . 4. Aerial view during the royal visit. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #military #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #quincentenary #oldnottingham #notts #soldiers #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #oldmarketsquare #bbceastmidlands #aerialphotography #queen #princess #royalfamily
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    Royal visit, Old Market Square. Nottingham, 1949 . Image ref: NTGM010604, NTGM010603, NTGM010705, NTGM010775 . Quincentenary celebrations (In 1449 Henry VI granted the town its Great Charter, elevating it to 'Town and County of the same Town', making it independent of the County Sheriff and subservient only to the King). . 1. Princess Elizabeth inspecting a guard of honour outside the Council House (Grenadier Guards Old Comrades' Association). . 2. Duke of Edinburgh inspecting a guard of honour outside the Council House (8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters). Also shown (left) is Major C H Perry. . 3. Crowds during the Royal visit of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. . 4. Aerial view during the royal visit. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #military #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #quincentenary #oldnottingham #notts #soldiers #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #oldmarketsquare #bbceastmidlands #aerialphotography #queen #princess #royalfamily
  • Aerial view of the Trent Bridge area, Nottingham, 1920 . Image ref: NTGM006667 . Showing Trent Bridge and the River Trent. Nottingham Forest Football Club is in the top left corner. The building above of Trent Bridge is the Pavilion Cinema. Centre left is Turney's Leather Works and The Town Arms Hotel. On the right is the Trent Bridge Cricket pitch. A bridge has existed at or around the current location since 924 during the reign of Edward the Elder when an oak superstructure was supported by stone piers - with evidence that the site also had a ferry during occupation by the Danes. In 1156, in the reign of Henry II came a stone, gothic arch style bridge, with 17 arch spans in total. This structure remained for a considerable period with reconstruction works dated at 1275 and 1374. The structure sustained considerable damage during the Cromwellian wars, with a great flood further adding to the damage. The bridge as it appears today was constructed over a three-year period between 1868 and 1871, for the price of £36,000. Construction took place alongside the existing bridge, until the completion of the new bridge allowed the older structure to be demolished. Two of the approach spans to the older bridge still remain, next to the road outside County Hall. The bridge was then widened in 1926 to allow the six-lane capacity that exists today. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #meadows #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #trentbridge #oldnottingham #notts #westbridgford #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #themeadows #bbceastmidlands #aerialphotography #nffc #football #cricket
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    Aerial view of the Trent Bridge area, Nottingham, 1920 . Image ref: NTGM006667 . Showing Trent Bridge and the River Trent. Nottingham Forest Football Club is in the top left corner. The building above of Trent Bridge is the Pavilion Cinema. Centre left is Turney's Leather Works and The Town Arms Hotel. On the right is the Trent Bridge Cricket pitch. A bridge has existed at or around the current location since 924 during the reign of Edward the Elder when an oak superstructure was supported by stone piers - with evidence that the site also had a ferry during occupation by the Danes. In 1156, in the reign of Henry II came a stone, gothic arch style bridge, with 17 arch spans in total. This structure remained for a considerable period with reconstruction works dated at 1275 and 1374. The structure sustained considerable damage during the Cromwellian wars, with a great flood further adding to the damage. The bridge as it appears today was constructed over a three-year period between 1868 and 1871, for the price of £36,000. Construction took place alongside the existing bridge, until the completion of the new bridge allowed the older structure to be demolished. Two of the approach spans to the older bridge still remain, next to the road outside County Hall. The bridge was then widened in 1926 to allow the six-lane capacity that exists today. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #meadows #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #trentbridge #oldnottingham #notts #westbridgford #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #themeadows #bbceastmidlands #aerialphotography #nffc #football #cricket
  • Arkwright Street at night, showing the half-timbered Baldwin House, Meadows, Nottingham, 1973 . Image ref: NTGM007313 . This large mock-timber framed building is the former offices of Baldwin and Company, brickyard owners, which stood on the corner of Arkwright Street and Agnes Street in the Meadows area of Nottingham. . The Meadows area of Nottingham was not developed until the mid-1800's due to restrictions by local burgesses to retain grazing rights of the commonly held fields which surrounded the city. A rapidly expanding population was crowded into the constricted city area, in which living conditions were squalid, with regular outbreaks of typhoid and cholera. In 1845 public pressure ensured an Enclosure Act was passed to enclose the open fields surrounding the town. The award was made 20 years later allowing the Meadows, Sand and Clay Fields to be used for building. The picture seen here is part of a large collection, donated to the Library Service by Bernard and Pauline Heathcote, which shows the Meadows as it developed after the Enclosure Act. Pictures of the streets show Victorian brick terraced houses, shops, pubs and factories, which by the 1970's had become worn and lacking in modern facilities. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #meadows #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #arkwright #oldnottingham #notts #night #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #themeadows #bbceastmidlands
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    Arkwright Street at night, showing the half-timbered Baldwin House, Meadows, Nottingham, 1973 . Image ref: NTGM007313 . This large mock-timber framed building is the former offices of Baldwin and Company, brickyard owners, which stood on the corner of Arkwright Street and Agnes Street in the Meadows area of Nottingham. . The Meadows area of Nottingham was not developed until the mid-1800's due to restrictions by local burgesses to retain grazing rights of the commonly held fields which surrounded the city. A rapidly expanding population was crowded into the constricted city area, in which living conditions were squalid, with regular outbreaks of typhoid and cholera. In 1845 public pressure ensured an Enclosure Act was passed to enclose the open fields surrounding the town. The award was made 20 years later allowing the Meadows, Sand and Clay Fields to be used for building. The picture seen here is part of a large collection, donated to the Library Service by Bernard and Pauline Heathcote, which shows the Meadows as it developed after the Enclosure Act. Pictures of the streets show Victorian brick terraced houses, shops, pubs and factories, which by the 1970's had become worn and lacking in modern facilities. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #meadows #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #arkwright #oldnottingham #notts #night #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #themeadows #bbceastmidlands
  • Market Street, Nottingham, 1958 . Image ref: NTGM014543 . North west corner, taken from Theatre Square. . 'Market Street started out as a narrow alley called Sheep Lane but due to its limited width quite a few accidents happened, pedestrians going up meeting carts coming down caused people to be squashed against the sides – usually resulting in blood stains on the floor and wall. This led to the locals referring to it as Blood Lane. When it was widened (civic improvements in 1866) the aim of the Gentry was to name it Theatre Street, because it led from the Market Square to the Theatre Royal. The market people had other ideas and the night before the official unveiling some of them unscrewed the sign and replaced it with one stating Market Street. The following day was market day and everyone, the Gentry and the market people, congregated at the bottom of the widened Sheep Lane for the opening ceremony. The Mayor pulled on the cord to revel the new sign and proclaimed the new roadway to be “Market Street”, even though a portion of the assembled crowd – mostly Gentry – complained; but they were heavily outnumbered, and tried to point out the Mayor’s error when it was already too late.' (Source: nottinghamhiddenhistoryteam.wordpress.com) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #theatre #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #market #oldnottingham #notts #oldmarketsquare #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #trch #bbceastmidlands
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    Market Street, Nottingham, 1958 . Image ref: NTGM014543 . North west corner, taken from Theatre Square. . 'Market Street started out as a narrow alley called Sheep Lane but due to its limited width quite a few accidents happened, pedestrians going up meeting carts coming down caused people to be squashed against the sides – usually resulting in blood stains on the floor and wall. This led to the locals referring to it as Blood Lane. When it was widened (civic improvements in 1866) the aim of the Gentry was to name it Theatre Street, because it led from the Market Square to the Theatre Royal. The market people had other ideas and the night before the official unveiling some of them unscrewed the sign and replaced it with one stating Market Street. The following day was market day and everyone, the Gentry and the market people, congregated at the bottom of the widened Sheep Lane for the opening ceremony. The Mayor pulled on the cord to revel the new sign and proclaimed the new roadway to be “Market Street”, even though a portion of the assembled crowd – mostly Gentry – complained; but they were heavily outnumbered, and tried to point out the Mayor’s error when it was already too late.' (Source: nottinghamhiddenhistoryteam.wordpress.com) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #theatre #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #market #oldnottingham #notts #oldmarketsquare #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #trch #bbceastmidlands
  • Theatre Royal, Theatre Square, Nottingham, 1955 . Image ref: NTGM014543 . County Hotel can be seen on the left along with the Gaumont Cinema (formerly the Hippodrome). . 'The year 1865 was a memorable one. It saw a series of events which are now important entries in the history books: slavery was finally abolished in the United States; President Lincoln was assassinated (in a theatre!); Nottingham's General Booth founded the Salvation Army; Lister introduced antiseptics... Here in Nottingham, the Nottingham Industrial Exhibition was held; the Forest Football Club was formed; the School (now College) of Art was founded. But the most glittering occasion in the town was the opening of the new Theatre Royal. . On that first of many First Nights a hundred years ago, the citizens of Nottingham donned their finest clothes and flocked to "The new home prepared for the dramatic muse in Nottingham" which, according to the Nottingham Review, was "in every way worthy of her habitation". On foot and in horse-drawn carriages they came to fill the 2,000 seats in the opulent crimson and gold auditorium of "one of the handsomest theatres out of London." . They were greeted by 17-year-old Madge Robertson (later Dame Madge Kendall) who spoke a prologue specially written for the occasion. Then, the house lights (171 gas jets forming a "sunlight" in the centre of the dome) dimmed and the curtain rose on a production of Sheridan's School for Scandal.' (source: arthurlloyd.co.uk) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #theatre #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #triptojerusalem #oldnottingham #notts #trch #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #theatreroyal #bbceastmidlands
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    Theatre Royal, Theatre Square, Nottingham, 1955 . Image ref: NTGM014543 . County Hotel can be seen on the left along with the Gaumont Cinema (formerly the Hippodrome). . 'The year 1865 was a memorable one. It saw a series of events which are now important entries in the history books: slavery was finally abolished in the United States; President Lincoln was assassinated (in a theatre!); Nottingham's General Booth founded the Salvation Army; Lister introduced antiseptics... Here in Nottingham, the Nottingham Industrial Exhibition was held; the Forest Football Club was formed; the School (now College) of Art was founded. But the most glittering occasion in the town was the opening of the new Theatre Royal. . On that first of many First Nights a hundred years ago, the citizens of Nottingham donned their finest clothes and flocked to "The new home prepared for the dramatic muse in Nottingham" which, according to the Nottingham Review, was "in every way worthy of her habitation". On foot and in horse-drawn carriages they came to fill the 2,000 seats in the opulent crimson and gold auditorium of "one of the handsomest theatres out of London." . They were greeted by 17-year-old Madge Robertson (later Dame Madge Kendall) who spoke a prologue specially written for the occasion. Then, the house lights (171 gas jets forming a "sunlight" in the centre of the dome) dimmed and the curtain rose on a production of Sheridan's School for Scandal.' (source: arthurlloyd.co.uk) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #theatre #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #triptojerusalem #oldnottingham #notts #trch #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #theatreroyal #bbceastmidlands
  • Posted @withregram • @bbc_archive #OnThisDay 1945: King George VI addressed the nation and called for a lasting peace on #VEDay.
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    Posted @withregram • @bbc_archive #OnThisDay 1945: King George VI addressed the nation and called for a lasting peace on #VEDay.
  • VE Day, Old Market Square and Angel Row, Nottingham, 1945 . Image ref: NTGM011140, NTGM010731, NTGM011308, NTGM003025 . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #oldmarketsquare #veday75 #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #nottinghamlace #oldnottingham #notts #church #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #notts #bbceastmidlands #ww2 #celebrations #war #worldwar2 #warisover
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    VE Day, Old Market Square and Angel Row, Nottingham, 1945 . Image ref: NTGM011140, NTGM010731, NTGM011308, NTGM003025 . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #oldmarketsquare #veday75 #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #nottinghamlace #oldnottingham #notts #church #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #notts #bbceastmidlands #ww2 #celebrations #war #worldwar2 #warisover
  • Memorial Service at the end of World War 2 in the bombed ruins of St Christopher's Church, Sneinton, Nottingham, 1945 . Image ref: NTGM009263 . The Church was erected in 1910. It was bombed on May 8th-9th 1941. The Rev F G Ralph is conducting a service to honour those who lost their lives. The nurse at the front of the congregation is Agnes Theaker and the boy in shorts next to her is Arthur Theaker (thanks to Diane Cady for the info). . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #sneiton #veday75 #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #nottinghamlace #oldnottingham #notts #church #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #nurse #bbceastmidlands #ww2 #ruins #war #worldwar2 #warisover #veday
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    Memorial Service at the end of World War 2 in the bombed ruins of St Christopher's Church, Sneinton, Nottingham, 1945 . Image ref: NTGM009263 . The Church was erected in 1910. It was bombed on May 8th-9th 1941. The Rev F G Ralph is conducting a service to honour those who lost their lives. The nurse at the front of the congregation is Agnes Theaker and the boy in shorts next to her is Arthur Theaker (thanks to Diane Cady for the info). . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #sneiton #veday75 #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #nottinghamlace #oldnottingham #notts #church #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #nurse #bbceastmidlands #ww2 #ruins #war #worldwar2 #warisover #veday
  • Thomas Adams Ltd, Nottingham Road, Nottingham, 1914 . Image ref: NTGM003048 . The interior of the Talbot Lace Curtain Factory of Thomas Adams Ltd on Nottingham Road. Thomas Adams, owner of Adams & Page lace manufacturers, came to Nottingham in 1830, and was a major contributor to the improvement of lace working conditions. His palatial buildings, with airy open work spaces were actually criticised for being too good. The company also had premises on Stoney Street in the Lace Market. The print was taken from the commemorative book of the royal visit to the company by King George V and Queen Mary on 24 June 1914. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #nottinghamlace #oldnottingham #notts #lace #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #factory #bbceastmidlands #lacemaeket
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    Thomas Adams Ltd, Nottingham Road, Nottingham, 1914 . Image ref: NTGM003048 . The interior of the Talbot Lace Curtain Factory of Thomas Adams Ltd on Nottingham Road. Thomas Adams, owner of Adams & Page lace manufacturers, came to Nottingham in 1830, and was a major contributor to the improvement of lace working conditions. His palatial buildings, with airy open work spaces were actually criticised for being too good. The company also had premises on Stoney Street in the Lace Market. The print was taken from the commemorative book of the royal visit to the company by King George V and Queen Mary on 24 June 1914. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #nottinghamlace #oldnottingham #notts #lace #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #factory #bbceastmidlands #lacemaeket
  • Nottingham Castle from Brewhouse Yard showing caves, 1973 . Image ref: NTGM002844 . The caves which are found here as well as all over Nottingham are one of the most difficult and intricate problems of local archaeology. Some of them are natural; others are artificial, but date back to prehistoric times, others again are mediaeval or even modern cellars. They have always been famous, and Asser, the friend and biographer of King Alfred, writing about 900, tells us that the ancient name for Nottingham was Tiuogobauc, which he translates as meaning ' the cave dwellings.' Later etchings and pictures show the caves with windows fixed in place, used for habitation and storage. The caves here show the bottom entrance of 'Mortimers Hole' which was a secret tunnel through the castle rock up to the castle itself. The passage way is eerie enough but is made all the more so by the reputed presence of the ghost of Sir Roger Mortimer himself. Mortimer, the Earl of March and lover of Queen Isobel, was probably her accomplice in the murder of Edward II. On the night of October 19th 1330 the Queen and her lover Mortimer were staying at Nottingham castle. Seeking to bring his father's killer to justice and expose his feckless mother, the young King Edward III entered a network of secret tunnels that led ultimately into the castle itself. With a band of loyal supporters the King burst into his mother's bedroom and surprised the lovers. Edward himself is said to have seized Mortimer. The now doomed monarch killer was led away, so legend has it, to Isobel's mournful cries of 'Fair son, have pity on the gentle Mortimer.' Sir Roger was imprisoned in the castle, taken to London and executed as a traitor. He was hanged, drawn and quartered on the 29th of November 1330 and his wretched remains skewered on spikes and left to rot on traitors gate at Tyburn. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #nottinghamcaves #oldnottingham #notts #caves #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #nottinghamcastle #bbceastmidlands
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    Nottingham Castle from Brewhouse Yard showing caves, 1973 . Image ref: NTGM002844 . The caves which are found here as well as all over Nottingham are one of the most difficult and intricate problems of local archaeology. Some of them are natural; others are artificial, but date back to prehistoric times, others again are mediaeval or even modern cellars. They have always been famous, and Asser, the friend and biographer of King Alfred, writing about 900, tells us that the ancient name for Nottingham was Tiuogobauc, which he translates as meaning ' the cave dwellings.' Later etchings and pictures show the caves with windows fixed in place, used for habitation and storage. The caves here show the bottom entrance of 'Mortimers Hole' which was a secret tunnel through the castle rock up to the castle itself. The passage way is eerie enough but is made all the more so by the reputed presence of the ghost of Sir Roger Mortimer himself. Mortimer, the Earl of March and lover of Queen Isobel, was probably her accomplice in the murder of Edward II. On the night of October 19th 1330 the Queen and her lover Mortimer were staying at Nottingham castle. Seeking to bring his father's killer to justice and expose his feckless mother, the young King Edward III entered a network of secret tunnels that led ultimately into the castle itself. With a band of loyal supporters the King burst into his mother's bedroom and surprised the lovers. Edward himself is said to have seized Mortimer. The now doomed monarch killer was led away, so legend has it, to Isobel's mournful cries of 'Fair son, have pity on the gentle Mortimer.' Sir Roger was imprisoned in the castle, taken to London and executed as a traitor. He was hanged, drawn and quartered on the 29th of November 1330 and his wretched remains skewered on spikes and left to rot on traitors gate at Tyburn. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #nottinghamcaves #oldnottingham #notts #caves #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #nottinghamcastle #bbceastmidlands
  • Carter Gate, Stanhope Street, Nottingham, c 1912 . Image ref: NTGM000034 . Broadmarsh, now demolished. . 'on 9 November 1765, the tragic and sad death of twelve-year-old Isaac Beardsley occurred. He was son to the innkeepers of the Half Moon, Thomas and Elizabeth Beardsley, which was located on Carter Gate on the outskirts of the town. His parents could not have expected what would happen to Isaac that cold, November day. Isaac was riding home from his father’s farm, located near the St Ann’s Well. At that time, St Ann’s Well was a popular beauty spot, much enjoyed by the people of Nottingham. Isaac had reached the outskirts of the town, near to Barker Gate, when the incident happened. Contemporary maps of the time show the bottom of Barker Gate to be on the edge of the countryside, lined with elegant Georgian houses and beautiful town gardens. . As Isaac arrived at a gate leading into a open field, he started to have trouble with his horse and had difficulty closing the gate. His efforts were being watched by a man named Joseph Spurr, also on horseback in the same field as Isaac. As the little boy struggled, Spurr aggressively shouted at him to close the gate immediately. Isaac became alarmed – perhaps frightened by Spurr’s aggressive behaviour – and quickly rode away, leaving the gate wide open. Spurr rode off after the boy and both ended up in an area, now Huntingdon Street, which at the time was close to the River Beck, now a culverted stream. Isaac’s body was found and it appeared he had been beaten to death. Several people saw the incident, which was later described to a local constable. Altogether, nineteen witnesses attended the inquest over the boy’s death and Joseph Spurr was found guilty of manslaughter. Isaac Beardsley was buried in St Mary’s churchyard in the Lace Market.' (Source: leftlion.co.uk) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #broadmarsh #oldnottingham #notts #poverty #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #nottinghamcastle #bbceastmidlands
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    Carter Gate, Stanhope Street, Nottingham, c 1912 . Image ref: NTGM000034 . Broadmarsh, now demolished. . 'on 9 November 1765, the tragic and sad death of twelve-year-old Isaac Beardsley occurred. He was son to the innkeepers of the Half Moon, Thomas and Elizabeth Beardsley, which was located on Carter Gate on the outskirts of the town. His parents could not have expected what would happen to Isaac that cold, November day. Isaac was riding home from his father’s farm, located near the St Ann’s Well. At that time, St Ann’s Well was a popular beauty spot, much enjoyed by the people of Nottingham. Isaac had reached the outskirts of the town, near to Barker Gate, when the incident happened. Contemporary maps of the time show the bottom of Barker Gate to be on the edge of the countryside, lined with elegant Georgian houses and beautiful town gardens. . As Isaac arrived at a gate leading into a open field, he started to have trouble with his horse and had difficulty closing the gate. His efforts were being watched by a man named Joseph Spurr, also on horseback in the same field as Isaac. As the little boy struggled, Spurr aggressively shouted at him to close the gate immediately. Isaac became alarmed – perhaps frightened by Spurr’s aggressive behaviour – and quickly rode away, leaving the gate wide open. Spurr rode off after the boy and both ended up in an area, now Huntingdon Street, which at the time was close to the River Beck, now a culverted stream. Isaac’s body was found and it appeared he had been beaten to death. Several people saw the incident, which was later described to a local constable. Altogether, nineteen witnesses attended the inquest over the boy’s death and Joseph Spurr was found guilty of manslaughter. Isaac Beardsley was buried in St Mary’s churchyard in the Lace Market.' (Source: leftlion.co.uk) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #broadmarsh #oldnottingham #notts #poverty #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #nottinghamcastle #bbceastmidlands
  • Kenton's Square, Nottingham, c 1931 . Image ref: NTGM0003525 . Kenton's Square was a slum court in the Finkhill Street area of Nottingham. Finkhill Street was between the Narrow Marsh area and Nottingham Castle, roughly at the bottom end of the present-day Maid Marion Way. . 'In the late 18th century, The Beeston Canal was cut and this roughly followed the line of The River Leen from The River Trent towards Nottingham and below the town on the sandstone. The River Leen was yet again diverted. The areas of Broad Marsh and Narrow Marsh were therefore freed from flooding problems and they were built on. There was a thoroughfare named Narrow Marsh, as well as the whole area being so called, and this was changed at one time to Red Lion Street, after the eponymous public house. The Narrow Marsh area became notorious in the early 20th century as a very rough area. The area was notorious for its crime, poverty and slums, but that history is for another article as they say. It was reported that policemen when patrolling Narrow Marsh would only venture in pairs.' (Source: nottinghamhiddenhistoryteam.wordpress.com) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #triptojerusalem #oldnottingham #notts #slum #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #nottinghamcastle #bbceastmidlands
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    Kenton's Square, Nottingham, c 1931 . Image ref: NTGM0003525 . Kenton's Square was a slum court in the Finkhill Street area of Nottingham. Finkhill Street was between the Narrow Marsh area and Nottingham Castle, roughly at the bottom end of the present-day Maid Marion Way. . 'In the late 18th century, The Beeston Canal was cut and this roughly followed the line of The River Leen from The River Trent towards Nottingham and below the town on the sandstone. The River Leen was yet again diverted. The areas of Broad Marsh and Narrow Marsh were therefore freed from flooding problems and they were built on. There was a thoroughfare named Narrow Marsh, as well as the whole area being so called, and this was changed at one time to Red Lion Street, after the eponymous public house. The Narrow Marsh area became notorious in the early 20th century as a very rough area. The area was notorious for its crime, poverty and slums, but that history is for another article as they say. It was reported that policemen when patrolling Narrow Marsh would only venture in pairs.' (Source: nottinghamhiddenhistoryteam.wordpress.com) . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #nottinghamcastle #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #triptojerusalem #oldnottingham #notts #slum #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #nottinghamcastle #bbceastmidlands
  • Queen Street, Nottingham, 1958 . Image ref: NTGM011944 . Looking south from Parliament Street showing the Elite Cinema (showing 'The Man Who Wouldn't Talk) on the left. The Council House in the Market Square can be seen in the distance. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #cinema #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #bus #queenstreet #oldnottingham #notts #watches #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #oldmarketsquare #bbceastmidlands #omega #breitling
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    Queen Street, Nottingham, 1958 . Image ref: NTGM011944 . Looking south from Parliament Street showing the Elite Cinema (showing 'The Man Who Wouldn't Talk) on the left. The Council House in the Market Square can be seen in the distance. . #nottinghamphotographer #nottinghamshire #history #nottingham #arthistory #cinema #nottinghamcity #nottinghambusiness #historylover #england #british #visitengland #historylovers #historyinpictures #historybuff #bus #queenstreet #oldnottingham #notts #watches #nottinghamphotography #nottinghambeauty #oldmarketsquare #bbceastmidlands #omega #breitling
  • Posted @withregram • @picturenottingham Drury Hill, Nottingham, 1906 . Image ref: NTGM000424 . Jackson's on the left, Danby on the right. Taken from Middle Marsh. This narrow lane was only 4ft 10 inches wide at its narrowest point and signs had to be posted to alert traffic to this hazard. All of these buildings have now gone. The location is roughly where the escalators descended at the Bridlesmith Gate-Middle Pavement entrance of Broadmarsh Shopping Centre. . 'The old name for Drury Hill was Vault Lane, which became Parkyn Lane. It was probably named after some member of the Parkyn family of Bunny who lived there. It eventually changed its name to Drury Hill in about 1620. The Drury to which the name refers was a certain Alderman Drury, who was something of a figure in Nottingham in the days of King Charles I. He bought the house which faced Low Pavement and which occupied the site of numbers 2 and 4 Low Pavement and under which are enormous rock hewn cellars or vaults with a fascinating history, which gave the name of “Vault” to the Lane'. (Source: nottinghamhiddenhistoryteam.wordpress.com) . Explore thousands of historical images of Nottingham at www.picturenottingham.co.uk . #nottingham #nottinghamshire #eastmidlands #bbceastmidlands #visitbritain #love #history #pictureoftheday #fashion #oldfashion #oldfashioned #mynottingham #oldphoto #picturenottingham #oldpic #oldphotos #nottslove #ig_nottingham #nottslife #derby #nottinghamphotographer #london #nottinghamphotography #nottsrocks #lovenotts #nottinghambusiness #nottsheritage #dog
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    Posted @withregram • @picturenottingham Drury Hill, Nottingham, 1906 . Image ref: NTGM000424 . Jackson's on the left, Danby on the right. Taken from Middle Marsh. This narrow lane was only 4ft 10 inches wide at its narrowest point and signs had to be posted to alert traffic to this hazard. All of these buildings have now gone. The location is roughly where the escalators descended at the Bridlesmith Gate-Middle Pavement entrance of Broadmarsh Shopping Centre. . 'The old name for Drury Hill was Vault Lane, which became Parkyn Lane. It was probably named after some member of the Parkyn family of Bunny who lived there. It eventually changed its name to Drury Hill in about 1620. The Drury to which the name refers was a certain Alderman Drury, who was something of a figure in Nottingham in the days of King Charles I. He bought the house which faced Low Pavement and which occupied the site of numbers 2 and 4 Low Pavement and under which are enormous rock hewn cellars or vaults with a fascinating history, which gave the name of “Vault” to the Lane'. (Source: nottinghamhiddenhistoryteam.wordpress.com) . Explore thousands of historical images of Nottingham at www.picturenottingham.co.uk . #nottingham #nottinghamshire #eastmidlands #bbceastmidlands #visitbritain #love #history #pictureoftheday #fashion #oldfashion #oldfashioned #mynottingham #oldphoto #picturenottingham #oldpic #oldphotos #nottslove #ig_nottingham #nottslife #derby #nottinghamphotographer #london #nottinghamphotography #nottsrocks #lovenotts #nottinghambusiness #nottsheritage #dog