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	Nottingham Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nottingham Castle in Nottingham, England, is located in a commanding position, with 130 foot cliffs to the south and west.
		In the legends of Robin Hood, Nottingham Castle is the scene of the final showdown between the Sheriff and the heroic outlaw in many tales.
		After the restoration of Charles II in 1660, the present 'Castle Mansion' was built by Henry Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Newcastle on the foundations of the previous structure.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nottingham_Castle (660 words)

	The Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Castle is a philosophical novel by Franz Kafka.
		She refers to herself as "from the castle" and is the only reference to a female at the castle.
		Castle official associated with the village fire brigade that solicits Amalia with a sexually explicit and rude request to come to his room at the Herrenhoff.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Castle (3111 words)

	The Siege of Nottingham Castle in 1194
		Castles were status symbols and having an honor without the honorial castle was an impossible situation for a 12th-century baron to countenance.
		Nottingham Castle stands on a narrow ridge of sandstone to the west of the medieval borough of Nottingham.
		The hanging of Count John's serjeants, the probable bombardment of the castle by the siege-machines, and possibly the sight of the arrival of the Bishop of Durham with his reinforcements from Yorkshire and Northumberland, produced a reaction from the castle garrison.
	www.deremilitari.org /resources/articles/foulds.htm (5584 words)

	BBC - Nottingham 360 - Virtual tour of Nottingham Castle
		Nottingham Castle was first built in 1068 by William the Conqueror on a narrow sandstone ridge.
		The castle is closely associated with the legend of Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham.
		Continue past the cannon positions and exit at the bottom of castle rock, sparing a moment to have a look back at where you've been, as well as the Miller's cottage.
	www.bbc.co.uk /nottingham/360/where_to_go/castle/index.shtml (270 words)

	city and its castle
		Despite the demise of Nottingham castle in the 17th century, the city continued to grow, and life for Nottingham citizens moved on into the approaching boom period of the Industrial Revolution.
		But the turbulent history of Nottingham Castle was to continue as, 150 years later, the palace was gutted by the Luddites angry at the Dukes opposition to Parliamentary reform.
		Nottingham Castle remained a gutted shell for nearly 50 years until it was bought by the Nottingham City fathers in 1875 and restored as the first Provincial Museum of fine Art.
	www.robinhood.ltd.uk /robinhood/cityandcastle.html (989 words)

	Tickhill Castle - Robin Hood Loxley Little John Hathersage legend outlaw Barnsdale Nottingham crusades chivalry
		Tickhill castle along with Nottingham castle was a prominent stronghold during the reign of King Richard I and King John.
		Tickhill was a “Royal” castle the same as Nottingham and York and is strategically placed midway between them a few miles south of Barnsdale on the Great North Road at the junction of the road to Loxley.
		As the castle in the parish of Doncaster was known as Blyth Castle it is worth mentoning the occurance of those places in the Geste which starts with Robin Hood in the local woods at Barnsdale meeting an impoverished knight who had intended to dine at Blyth or Doncaster (verse 27).
	myweb.ecomplanet.com /kirk6479/mycustompage0034.htm (1058 words)

	Nottingham Park exhibition - Manuscripts & Special Collections - The University of Nottingham
		Visitors to Nottingham Castle are often surprised by the building which now bears that name.
		The first Nottingham Castle, begun in 1087 shortly after the Norman Conquest, was a wooden building consisting of a motte and two baileys.
		As a key royal castle in the midlands, Nottingham was visited frequently by Henry II (1133-1189) and became a favoured residence of King John (c.1167-1216).
	www.nottingham.ac.uk /mss/online/online-exhibitions/exhib_park/b1.phtml (327 words)

	Nottingham
		The beauties of Nottingham, next to the situation, are the castle, the market-place, and the gardens of Count Tallard.
		About three-fourths of the housing in Nottingham are constructed for and occupied by the working-classes, and as a rule they are built in courts and back-to-back.
		In point of furniture, I should say that that the living apartments of the Nottingham operatives, particularly those of the framework knitters, are decidedly inferior to the dwellings of the mass of the work people in the cotton, woollen, and northern coal districts.
	www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /ITnottingham.htm (691 words)

	Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery Nottinghamshire England English
		Nottingham Castle is an earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded in 1067 by William the Conqueror.
		After the Civil War, the castle was slighted and then all the standing remains were destroyed in the building of a 17th century ducal mansion.
		Nottingham Castle is located in the city centre, off Castle Road.
	www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_midlands/129/nottinghamcastle.htm (197 words)

	Nottingham Castle
		A castle has existed in Nottingham since 1068 and was erected by William Peverel on the orders of William the Conqueror.
		The castle was built to enforce the Norman rule of the city.
		The Castle was left as a burnt out shell for many years, until the Duke leased it to Nottingham corporation for 500 years in the late 19
	homepage.ntlworld.com /lordthorpe/castle.htm (257 words)

	Nottingham castle sandstone
		Most of the city of Nottingham lies on a thick layer of pebbly sandstone, the Nottingham castle sandstone.
		Castle Rock and the low cliffs along Castle Boulevard formed the northern border of that original flood pain.
		Over most of the rest of Nottingham, the Castle sandstone is invisible under your feet, but the odd exposure occurs.
	www.igreens.org.uk /nottingham_castle_sandstone.htm (538 words)

	Nottingham Castle - Search Results - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Nottingham Castle, 17th-century manor house situated in the centre of Nottingham, England.
		In 1068 a castle was built on the site, on the orders of...
		The Anglican cathedral church of St Mary the Virgin is in Southwell, and is known as Southwell Minster.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Nottingham_Castle.html (131 words)

	Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery on AboutBritain.com
		The conspirators entered the Castle through a secret passage - Mortimer's Hole - arrested Mortimer and carried him off to London where he was executed.
		What remained of the Castle was swept away, buried or adapted by the Duke of Newcastle who, between 1674-9, built his new Ducal Palace which still dominates the Castle Rock to this day.
		Nottingham's most popular visitor attraction 'Tales of Robin Hood' is just a two minute walk away from the Castle - making it an ideal half day experience.
	www.aboutbritain.com /NottinghamCastleMuseumandArtGallery.htm (669 words)

	Nottingham Web Resources: History
		William Abendigo Thompson was Nottingham's bare knuckle prize fighting champion in the 19th century.
		The Nottingham Heritage Centre comprises an area of eleven and a half acres, along with buildings, set within Rushcliffe Country Park, Ruddington, created from the one-time Ministry of Defence ordnance and disposal depot.
		Keyworth and District Local History Society was formed in 1994 and is interested in the history of Keyworth, Nottingham UK and the surrounding area.
	www.nottingham.uk.net /listing.php?passedcat=History (942 words)

	Nottingham Castle Nottinghamshire
		Built by William the Conqueror in 1068, Nottingham Castle was originally an earthwork motte and bailey. Standing on a narrow sandstone ridge, the fortification had extensive views over the surrounding countryside.
		In the middle bailey are traces of the Black Tower, King Richard's Tower and parts of the bailey curtain wall and ditch. In the castle's large outer bailey some of the resorted curtain wall has survived, along with two round flanking towers and a vast twin-towered gatehouse.
		The 'Story of Nottingham' galleries illustrate the city's long and facinating history. The castle is also home to the Sherwood Foresters Regimental Museum.
	www.touruk.co.uk /castles/castle_Nottingham.htm (337 words)

	Nottingham Civic Society - Afghan War Memorial
		Both the First Afghan War 1839-42 and the Second in 1878-80 were examples of aggressive imperialism which achieved nothing, 'except for the glory won by the soldiers' in the face of ferocious fighters, hostile terrain and, all too often, terminal disease.
		Although it was stationed at Dover and the Regimental Depot was at Burnley the Battalion deliberately chose to have a memorial for its dead of the Afghan War erected in the grounds of Nottingham Castle.
		Colonel Lawson had to admit that he had never seen Nottingham before and had no idea what a splendid place it was.
	www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk /afghan.htm (749 words)

	Nottingham, England hotel near the University of Nottingham - Comfort Hotel, GB620
		Nottingham is ideally located near the Nottingham Arena, National Ice Centre, Lace Centre, Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery, Tales of Robin Hood exhibit and the University of Nottingham.
		The Galleries of Justice, presented by the National Centre for Citizenship and the Law, is an additional major destination near this Nottingham hotel that explores the history of law enforcement through the ages.
		Nottingham's Goose Fair is the largest travelling pleasure fair in Europe and dates back to at least 1284.
	www.choicehotels.com /ires/en-GB/html/HotelInfo?hotel=GB620 (460 words)

	coup (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		By morning, he was on his way to London, and the castle had been secured for the king.
		Nottingham Castle in 1330 was the culmination of almost a quarter of a century of rebellion and murders.
		William de Eland was the constable and deputy of the Governor of Nottingham Castle, Richard de Grey, Lord of Codnor.
	members.tripod.com /~midgley/coup.html (1974 words)

	TimeRef - History Timelines - Nottingham Castle
		Edward's army was insufficient to deal with the rebels alone and he had moved them to Nottingham to wait for a larger army to join them lead by Sir William Herbert.
		A three year truce was signed at Nottingham Castle by Richard and the Scottish king James III.
		Charles left Nottingham Castle and marched his army towards Shrewsbury, which he reached on the 20th.
	www.btinternet.com /~timeref/hpl2045.htm (321 words)

	Nottingham Web Resources: Photographs
		A photographic gallery of Nottingham from an associated German university.
		The North East Midland Photographic Record 'Picture the Past' project is jointly managed by the local councils of Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire with financial assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
		This is primarily as a historical record of Ruddington for future generations to be able to use.
	www.nottingham.uk.net /photos.php (378 words)

	Nottingham Castle - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
		Our new Castle Cupolas are impressive elegantly designed cupolas of distinction They are built using an innovative material that is even more durable and rugged than natural wood...
		Located in the heart of Nottingham the hotel is the perfect choice whatever your reason for visiting the city.Situated a short work from Nottingham Castle and the main shopping...
		Whether it is the tranquillity of the historic city of Lace to travel back in time with our famous castle and Saxon dug caves, or to experience the best shopping and clubs outside...
	www.nextag.com /nottingham-castle/search-html (350 words)

	BBC - Nottingham 360 Images - Nottingham Castle : Mortimer's Hole
		Mortimer's Hole is a 98 metre long man-made tunnel that takes you from the foot of castle rock up to the Upper Bailey in the castle grounds.
		On the night of 19th October 1330 one of the most dramatic events in the history of the castle took place when the supporters of 15 year old King Edward III entered the castle through a secret passage - now named Mortimer's Hole.
		They captured Queen Isabella and her lover, Roger Mortimer, who had usurped the young King and were ruling England in his place.
	www.bbc.co.uk /nottingham/360/where_to_go/castle/mortimers_hole.shtml (188 words)

	The Holiday Inn Nottingham Castle Marina - Nottingham - The Holiday Inn Nottingham Castle Marina Reviews - TripAdvisor
		A last minute visit to Nottingham, struggling to find accommodation, we found the Holiday Inn, Castle Marina, Nottingham (not to be confused with the Holiday Inn, City Centre) very pleasant.A short distance...
		I hate going to Nottingham - our monthly business meeting means a 400 mile round trip and a night over - at least this time I was not in the Rutland.
		The Holiday Inn Nottingham Castle Marina is featured in the following goList.
	tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g186356-d189324-Reviews-The_Holiday_Inn_Nottingham... (896 words)

	Nottingham Castle at Flickr Nottingham
		From the members of the Nottingham Flickr Group
		I’ve chosen this for the Photo of the week because of it’s use of HDR (which I’ve started to get interested in) and the fact that it’s just a gorgeous image of one of Nottingham’s most famous landmarks.
		Flickr Nottingham is powered by WordPress 2.0.4 and 3K2 Beta 1.01 theme
	flickrnottingham.com /castle.html (107 words)

	Holiday Inn Nottingham - Castle Marina Park Hotel
		Located at Castle Marina, just 1 mile and a short pleasant walk into the city centre.
		From M1 J25 take the A52 towards Nottingham, then A6005 towards the city centre.
		Turn right at the first set of lights leading to the Castle Marina and the hotel is just past the marina opposite Sainsbury's.
	www.nottingham-hotels-guide.co.uk /125146 (438 words)

	Nottingham Castle - Canon Digital Photography Forums
		With it being only 4 miles from my front door i took my daughter for a day at Nottingham Castle.
		As the original castle is long gone and a newer building now stands it its place it doesn't look real 'castle' like to be honest but there was a medevil fighting display being put on that i thought might be good.
		Around this time of year they often have open air shakespear plays in the grounds of the castle.
	photography-on-the.net /forum/showthread.php?t=81837 (274 words)

	Holiday Inn NOTTINGHAM-CASTLE MARINA - Discount Hotel Rooms at Orbitz
		Located at Castle Marina, this hotel is conveniently situated within sight of Nottingham's historic Castle.
		The City Centre is just 1 km away, a short walk along the Canal side passing many cosmopolitan Bars and Cafes.
		The city of Nottingham is just 8 miles away and boasts a wealth of sporting activities including bowling, indoor cricket and ice-skating ® visit Trent Bridge Cricket Club, Holme Pierrepoint Water Sports, Nottingham RaceCourse or the famous Ice Stadium.
	www.orbitz.com /hotel-info/FRGB/HI-NOTUK.html (466 words)

	Margate Hotel: The Nottingham Castle Hotel Westgate on Sea, near Margate Kent near Kent International Airport Welcomes ...
		At the Nottingham Castle, quality, comfort, and attention to our clients specific requirements, as well personal service are our prime considerations.
		The perfect base to explore the many sights of Kent such as Ramsgate's Royal Harbour, Broadstairs Folk Week, the ancient City of Canterbury and its Cathedral - the home of the Church of England, Dover and its historic castle, the Historic Dockyards at Chatham, and London is within easy reach by road or rail.
		Golfing enthusiasts can enjoy a round or more at Westgate and Birchington Golf Club which is only 5 minutes from the Nottingham Castle Hotel.
	www.nottingham-castle.co.uk (308 words)

	Holiday Inn NOTTINGHAM Hotels \| NOTTINGHAM \| Welcome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Holiday Inn Nottingham is located in a tranquil Marina setting, this hotel is conveniently situated within sight of Nottingham's historic Castle.
		Having recently undergone a £2million refurbishment, the hotel is now one of the finest and most sought after in Nottingham.
		The City Centre is just 1 km away, a short walk along the canal passing many cosmopolitan Bars and Cafés.
	www.ichotelsgroup.com /h/d/hi/1/en/hd/notuk (1143 words)

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