History of Nottingham
Nottingham is the county city of Nottinghamshire and one of England's great historic cities. The Anglo-Saxon settlement was known as 'Snottingham' — the homestead of Snot's people — and was captured by the Vikings in 867 AD. William the Conqueror built Nottingham Castle in 1067, which became a royal fortress. The city is famous worldwide for its association with the Robin Hood legend. During the English Civil War, King Charles I raised his standard here in 1642. Nottingham's lace-making and textile industries drove massive growth during the Industrial Revolution, making it a powerhouse of British manufacturing. Today Nottingham is a vibrant, diverse city with two universities, world-class sporting venues including Trent Bridge cricket ground and the City Ground (home of Nottingham Forest FC), a thriving cultural scene, and a population of over 300,000.