Can’t believe how rebellious this city was!

The famous Robin Hood was born in Nottingham!! In the 14th century, this legendary figure was said to have robbed the rich to help the poor and to have acted as a knight-errant in the forest of Sherwood Forest, targeting the rich and ungrateful noblemen, and distributing the wealth he had gained to the poor and the needy. Legend has it that Robin Hood and his fellow fought corrupt magistrates around Nottingham Castle. 💰£15 for an all year ticket. No other discounts available. Don't miss: 📍 Robin Hood Statue The Robin Hood statue, located next to the entrance to Nottingham Castle, is a must-see when you're here. With a longbow in hand and a valiant look (like me). 📍First Floor's Museum of Rebellion From the legend of Robin Hood to the formation of the British workers' movement in the 19th century, this small gallery takes in all the various movements that originated in Nottingham in the last thousand years. (The Luddites of the first industrial revolution originated here!) 📍The 2nd floor Gallery is filled with Impressionist paintings by Monet and other famous artists, but the one that impresses me the most is the lace hanging on the wall. This machine-made lace was produced in Nottingham during the first industrial revolution. The last time I saw it, it was on a blanket my mother used to cover the sofa at home ~ 📍 1st floor cafe I super love the two paintings on the walls of the cafe, commissioned by the Castle Museum from an African-American disabled artist, Christopher Samuel, with bold colors, showing the city's defiance from Robin Hood and Luddites to the present day black people, and the disabled rights fighters. The windows overlook Nottingham's cityscape and Robin Hood's ‘Sherwood Forest’ in the distance. Nottingham's rebellious spirit goes far beyond that. Left-wing literati might also note that the caves underneath were once used by workers for secret meetings, and that it was the center of the Black British Movement in the 20th century. #travel #solotrip