Knowing the story of Nottingham will hopefully help you enjoy the city more. In this section we will dive into the past, including Nottingham's origins as a trading centre, and look at the people of Nottingham who made the city famous. More articles coming soon.
You can also delve into the past in our Nottingham Old Postcards from the Past section.
In Anglo-Saxon times the area was part of the Kingdom of Mercia, and was known in the Brythonic language as Tigguo Cobauc, meaning Place of Caves. When it fell under the rule of a Saxon chieftain named Snot it became known as 'Snotingaham'; the home (ham) of the tribe (ing) of a leader called Snot.
Nottingham is the birth place of or home to some well known writers, sport stars, musicians, politicians and artists. We list a few of the most notable here. If you have the time, we urge you to read a little more about each one on the internet.
Council to spend £278,000 protecting city caves - BBC News (27 Oct 2022) 
Nottingham's restored Queen Victoria statue is unveiled - BBC News (15 Oct 2022)
Nottingham's Victoria Centre marks 50 years in city - BBC News (28 Apr 2022)
Former Nottingham Debenhams store given listed status - BBC News (11 Apr 2022)
FA Cup: Nottingham Forest tribute to Hillsborough victims - BBC News (20 Mar 2022)
Plans to use Nottingham's ancient caves to regenerate city - BBC News (11 Feb 2022)
Calls to reopen Nottingham's disused railway tunnels for tours - BBC News (15 Jan 2022)
Bell rung to open Nottingham's cancelled Goose Fair - BBC News (7 Oct 2021)
The chilling day the swastika flew beside the union jack - BBC News (12 Sep 2021)
Nottingham phone thieves distracted victims by dancing - BBC News (5 Aug 2021)
Trent Bridge at 150 years: A tale of floods, football and sheep - BBC News (24 Jul 2021)
Nottingham Castle: City hopes to shed 'workaday' image with £30m refurb - BBC News (21 Jun 2021)
Nottingham blitz: 'The night they saved the city's spirit' - BBC News (8 May 2021)
Concrete to cobbles: Can a city centre go back in time? - BBC News (16 Apr 2021)
'It's behind you': Nottingham pantomime photos over 100 years - BBC News (15 Dec 2019)
Nottingham Council House clock restored for first time in 25 years - BBC News (25 Jul 2019)
Nottingham Imperial Tobacco building to be demolished - BBC News (22 Nov 2018)
Inside Nottingham's 'secret' railway tunnel - BBC News (19 Oct 2018)
Nottingham's Raleigh HQ is 400,000th listed building - BBC News (22 Aug 2018)
Selectadisc legacy honoured by DJs at bakery - BBC News (11 Feb 2018)
