A wide range of activities and attractions in the county are available this weekend as part of the national Festival of Archaeology 2017.
They range from graveyard recording at St Helena's Church in Thoroton to an illustrated talk on the history of knitting industry in the East Midlands.
Further details can be found on the Festival of Archaeology website.
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24 April 2017
BBC Radio Nottingham Big Day Out 2017
BBC Radio Nottingham's Big Day Out is on Sunday 30 April 2017 and is offering FREE entry to Nottinghamshire museums and heritage attractions.
Full details are on the BBC Radio Nottingham website.
10 March 2017
23 September 2016
Martinmas Fair in Lenton, 22 October 2016
The Martinmas Fair returns on Saturday 22 October, celebrating Nottingham's medieval heritage and sharing the story of Lenton's lost medieval priory. It's taking place on Saturday 22 October, at 11-4pm (grand opening 12 noon), at Priory Park and Priory Church of St Anthony, Old Lenton, NG7 2NW.
Organised this year by the community, the Martinmas Fair brings to life the unique history and identity of our area, past and present. Discover Lenton Priory, the magnificent monastery destroyed by Henry VIII, and its famous medieval fair. With falconry, re-enactment, swordplay, have-a-go archery, crafts, music, storytelling, a closing lantern procession, tree decorating, archaeology, and local history, plus market stalls and food from Veggies (vegan/vegetarian) and a barbeque, there's something for everyone.
Heritage organisations involved include Access Artefacts (medieval object handling), the Galleries of Justice (medieval crime & punishment activities), the English Companions (Anglo Saxon life), Nottingham Hidden History (medieval Nottingham), Lenton Local History Society (Lenton Priory), Trent & Peak Archaeology (artefacts from recent excavations at Lenton Priory), the NLHA, and the Nottinghamshire Historic Churches Trust. English Combat in Dunkirk re-enactment group will be performing, and the lovely Polly demonstrating medieval spinning.
Short talks will be given by the English Companions (Anglo Saxon life in Lenton and Nottingham), Nottingham Hidden History (medieval Nottingham then and now), Trent & Peak Archaeology (the archaeology of Lenton Priory), and the Vicar of Lenton. Trent & Peak will also give several guided tours of Lenton Priory's (lost) precincts.
The fair will partly take place inside the historic Priory Church of St Anthony (with 13th-century chancel), and for one day only the small railed park housing the one surviving pillar from Lenton Priory will be open to the public. Holy Trinity Lenton, newly reopened after 2 years of roof work, and a very short walk from the fair, will similarly be open from 10.45 to 11.45 for those want to see the 12th-century font from Lenton Priory or other features inside the church (including memorials to Albert Ball VC, Samuel Adams, and WWI nurse Dorothea Crewdson).
NCMG's Friar Tuck will also be delivering a guided walk along the historic footpath linking Nottingham Castle and Lenton Priory, running through the site of the medieval royal hunting park, via Lenton Hermitge (a cell of Lenton Priory) and stopping at Holy Trinity to see the font (this is a separate activity and needs to be booked through NCMG).
There's a full provisional itinerary at http://martinmasfairlenton.weebly.com/whats-on.html or get in touch with Alison: 0115 8967400, or amontgomery@yorkat.co.uk
The event was made possible by funding from the Dunkirk & Lenton ward councillors, the NLHA, and the Area 4 Grants.
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For one day only, join Nottingham Castle's Friar Tuck and friends as he leads visitors from the town of Nottingham to Lenton Priory
Follow the historic footpath from Castle Rock, through the royal hunting park, and along the ancient route of the River Leen, to Lenton Priory.
En route you will encounter Lenton Hermitage, the priory's outpost in the caves beneath the Park.
Call in at Lenton's Holy Trinity and gaze in wonder at Lenton Priory's unequalled 12th century carved font, still in use today.
And finally, arrive at the home of Lenton Priory for its Martinmas Fair, where your procession will be greeted by musical fanfare as you arrive at 12 noon.
The walk is free of charge and is approximately 1 mile in distance.
For more information, and to book a place, please contact Friar Tuck at Nottingham Castle (nottingham.castle@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or 0115 8761400
Organised this year by the community, the Martinmas Fair brings to life the unique history and identity of our area, past and present. Discover Lenton Priory, the magnificent monastery destroyed by Henry VIII, and its famous medieval fair. With falconry, re-enactment, swordplay, have-a-go archery, crafts, music, storytelling, a closing lantern procession, tree decorating, archaeology, and local history, plus market stalls and food from Veggies (vegan/vegetarian) and a barbeque, there's something for everyone.
Heritage organisations involved include Access Artefacts (medieval object handling), the Galleries of Justice (medieval crime & punishment activities), the English Companions (Anglo Saxon life), Nottingham Hidden History (medieval Nottingham), Lenton Local History Society (Lenton Priory), Trent & Peak Archaeology (artefacts from recent excavations at Lenton Priory), the NLHA, and the Nottinghamshire Historic Churches Trust. English Combat in Dunkirk re-enactment group will be performing, and the lovely Polly demonstrating medieval spinning.
Short talks will be given by the English Companions (Anglo Saxon life in Lenton and Nottingham), Nottingham Hidden History (medieval Nottingham then and now), Trent & Peak Archaeology (the archaeology of Lenton Priory), and the Vicar of Lenton. Trent & Peak will also give several guided tours of Lenton Priory's (lost) precincts.
The fair will partly take place inside the historic Priory Church of St Anthony (with 13th-century chancel), and for one day only the small railed park housing the one surviving pillar from Lenton Priory will be open to the public. Holy Trinity Lenton, newly reopened after 2 years of roof work, and a very short walk from the fair, will similarly be open from 10.45 to 11.45 for those want to see the 12th-century font from Lenton Priory or other features inside the church (including memorials to Albert Ball VC, Samuel Adams, and WWI nurse Dorothea Crewdson).
NCMG's Friar Tuck will also be delivering a guided walk along the historic footpath linking Nottingham Castle and Lenton Priory, running through the site of the medieval royal hunting park, via Lenton Hermitge (a cell of Lenton Priory) and stopping at Holy Trinity to see the font (this is a separate activity and needs to be booked through NCMG).
There's a full provisional itinerary at http://martinmasfairlenton.weebly.com/whats-on.html or get in touch with Alison: 0115 8967400, or amontgomery@yorkat.co.uk
The event was made possible by funding from the Dunkirk & Lenton ward councillors, the NLHA, and the Area 4 Grants.
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For one day only, join Nottingham Castle's Friar Tuck and friends as he leads visitors from the town of Nottingham to Lenton Priory
Follow the historic footpath from Castle Rock, through the royal hunting park, and along the ancient route of the River Leen, to Lenton Priory.
En route you will encounter Lenton Hermitage, the priory's outpost in the caves beneath the Park.
Call in at Lenton's Holy Trinity and gaze in wonder at Lenton Priory's unequalled 12th century carved font, still in use today.
And finally, arrive at the home of Lenton Priory for its Martinmas Fair, where your procession will be greeted by musical fanfare as you arrive at 12 noon.
The walk is free of charge and is approximately 1 mile in distance.
For more information, and to book a place, please contact Friar Tuck at Nottingham Castle (nottingham.castle@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or 0115 8761400
22 September 2016
Nottingham Heritage Partnership launch event on 26 November 2016
Booking is through an eventbrite website (which is live now at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nottingham-heritage-partnership-launch-tickets-27928281241 ) or contact Alice Ullathorne by email (alice.ullathorne@nottinghamcity.gov.uk) or phone (0115 876 1993).
1 May 2016
The Great Nottinghamshire Local History Fair, 8 May 2016
- Local history displays from across the county
- Old photographs
- Craft demonstrations
- Old films of Notts
- Mining Heritage
- FREE activities for children
- Costumed Characters
- Aviation history
- Archaeology
- Bookstalls - new and second hand
- Refreshments Available
More information on the Our Nottinghamshire website.
6 October 2015
New book: Secret Newark by Jillian Campbell and Mike Cox
I grew up near Newark and know it well but I have learnt much from this book. I particularly liked the story about the stone ledge in a side passage next to a pub that was probably added to deter customers from urinating against the neighbour's wall! It was also interesting to read that a North American Phippeway Indian is buried in the parish church graveyard but no one knows why!
There are a couple of errors (the architect Fothergill Watson was born in Mansfield so can't be described as a native of Nottingham; the Moot Hall in the Market Square was completely rebuilt in the late 1960s rather than 'heavily restored') and I was surprised how little reference was made to Newark's brewing heritage and the lack of a mention of the large Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Millgate. I also think that a few maps showing the layout of the town and location of major landmarks would help visitors follow the walks.
Minor criticisms aside this is a useful and entertaining book and should help people appreciate the heritage of one of our most historic and attractive towns.
25 August 2015
Heritage Open Days in Nottinghamshire, 10-13 September 2015
There's just over a fortnight until the launch of this year's Heritage Open Days.
As the website explains: "Heritage Open Days is England's biggest heritage festival involving 40,000 volunteers. It celebrates our fantastic history, architecture and culture; offering people the chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences - all of which are FREE to explore."
There is a wide range of things to see in Nottinghamshire from St Anns Allotments (apparently 'the oldest and largest detached town gardens in Britain, possibly the world'!) to the Majestic Theatre in Retford.
Full details are available on the Heritage Open Days website.
As the website explains: "Heritage Open Days is England's biggest heritage festival involving 40,000 volunteers. It celebrates our fantastic history, architecture and culture; offering people the chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences - all of which are FREE to explore."
There is a wide range of things to see in Nottinghamshire from St Anns Allotments (apparently 'the oldest and largest detached town gardens in Britain, possibly the world'!) to the Majestic Theatre in Retford.
Full details are available on the Heritage Open Days website.
1 June 2015
Nottinghamshire History and Archaeology Day, Saturday 27 June 2015
The University of Nottingham Museum is holding the second Nottinghamshire History and Archaeology Day on Saturday 27th June.
The event is designed to display the wide and varied work taking place throughout Nottinghamshire by local history and archaeology societies, archaeological units, museums and other regional archaeological organisations. It will also include displays, handling of original material and talks.
The day is suitable for everyone including those with a general interest, people taking part in historical and archaeological work and those wanting to get involved.
Further details can be found on the Nottingham Lakeside Arts website.
The event is designed to display the wide and varied work taking place throughout Nottinghamshire by local history and archaeology societies, archaeological units, museums and other regional archaeological organisations. It will also include displays, handling of original material and talks.
The day is suitable for everyone including those with a general interest, people taking part in historical and archaeological work and those wanting to get involved.
Further details can be found on the Nottingham Lakeside Arts website.
26 February 2015
The King's England: Nottinghamshire
I spent an industrious few weeks in December scanning a battered copy of The King's England volume on Nottinghamshire edited by Arthur Mee, converting the text to HTML, adding a large number of carefully chosen images (in addition to the ones in the book) and uploading the pages to my Nottinghamshire History website.
Mee's King's England series was an ambitious project to produce guides to the counties of England and 41 volumes were produced. Nottinghamshire: The Midland Stronghold appeared in 1938. Most of the research was undertaken by Mee's sister and her husband and Mee himself had a close connection with the county having been born in Stapleford in 1875.
There is an entry for virtually every town and village in the county and although the focus tends to be on the architecture of the parish church and local notable families or personalities it makes for a fairly interesting read. However, the content has been criticised by the author of the Suffolk Churches website for being 'verbose, sentimental. nationalistic and just plain old-fashioned inaccurate' and warns that if you read other volumes in the series 'after a while all England becomes a blur of romantic twaddle.'
See what you think!
Mee's King's England series was an ambitious project to produce guides to the counties of England and 41 volumes were produced. Nottinghamshire: The Midland Stronghold appeared in 1938. Most of the research was undertaken by Mee's sister and her husband and Mee himself had a close connection with the county having been born in Stapleford in 1875.
There is an entry for virtually every town and village in the county and although the focus tends to be on the architecture of the parish church and local notable families or personalities it makes for a fairly interesting read. However, the content has been criticised by the author of the Suffolk Churches website for being 'verbose, sentimental. nationalistic and just plain old-fashioned inaccurate' and warns that if you read other volumes in the series 'after a while all England becomes a blur of romantic twaddle.'
See what you think!
6 May 2014
Archaeological news (May 2014)
Several archaeological projects are taking place in Nottinghamshire this year.
'Toton Unearthed' is a community archaeology project between the Friends of Toton Fields Group and Broxtowe Borough Council, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The archaeological work is being carried out by Trent & Peak Archaeology who are based in nearby Chilwell. The project aims to locate the mills and manor house in Toton by carrying out non-intrusive surveys, digging of test pits, and excavation over three phases. Further details from the Toton Unearthed website.
Attenborough & Erewash Heritage Rescue: In partnership with the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, TPA are also working on a new community archaeology project based at the Attenborough Nature Reserve. Volunteer 'explorers' are tracking down 'lost' artefacts that were extracted from the reserve during quarrying activity over the last century and are now scattered across various museums and collections. "By creating a photographic catalogue and working with maps and records, they will weave the artefacts into an accessible narrative detailing Attenborough's past that will be presented in an exhibition as part of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s 50 year celebrations". The exhibition will be held on the 10th-11th May at the Attenborough Nature Centre. Anyone wishing to take part should contact Genevieve Carter at TPA.
Mercian Archaeological Services are organising a week long Training Field School at King John's palace, Kings Clipstone, 25th-29th August 2014 or 1st - 5th September 2014. Participants will learn about all aspects of archaeological excavation and receive hands on training and learning from archaeological professionals. To book a place visit and for more information: http://www.mercian-as.co.uk/fieldschool.html
Mercian AS are also running the Robin Hood's Village Dig in July. This forms part of the Festival of British Archaeology and the dig will run from the 14th - 26th of July with an open day on Saturday the 26th.
The free volunteer dig is being run in conjunction with the Edwinstowe Historical Society and will investigate the development of the village through test- pitting.
'Toton Unearthed' is a community archaeology project between the Friends of Toton Fields Group and Broxtowe Borough Council, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The archaeological work is being carried out by Trent & Peak Archaeology who are based in nearby Chilwell. The project aims to locate the mills and manor house in Toton by carrying out non-intrusive surveys, digging of test pits, and excavation over three phases. Further details from the Toton Unearthed website.
Attenborough & Erewash Heritage Rescue: In partnership with the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, TPA are also working on a new community archaeology project based at the Attenborough Nature Reserve. Volunteer 'explorers' are tracking down 'lost' artefacts that were extracted from the reserve during quarrying activity over the last century and are now scattered across various museums and collections. "By creating a photographic catalogue and working with maps and records, they will weave the artefacts into an accessible narrative detailing Attenborough's past that will be presented in an exhibition as part of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s 50 year celebrations". The exhibition will be held on the 10th-11th May at the Attenborough Nature Centre. Anyone wishing to take part should contact Genevieve Carter at TPA.
Mercian Archaeological Services are organising a week long Training Field School at King John's palace, Kings Clipstone, 25th-29th August 2014 or 1st - 5th September 2014. Participants will learn about all aspects of archaeological excavation and receive hands on training and learning from archaeological professionals. To book a place visit and for more information: http://www.mercian-as.co.uk/fieldschool.html
Mercian AS are also running the Robin Hood's Village Dig in July. This forms part of the Festival of British Archaeology and the dig will run from the 14th - 26th of July with an open day on Saturday the 26th.
The free volunteer dig is being run in conjunction with the Edwinstowe Historical Society and will investigate the development of the village through test- pitting.
29 June 2013
Festival of Archaeology 2013
The Council for British Archaeology is organising another Festival of Archaeology next month which will offer "over 1,000 events nationwide, organised by museums, heritage organisations, national and country parks, universities, local societies, and community archaeologists."
There are a number of events in Nottinghamshire, including:
There are a number of events in Nottinghamshire, including:
- Exploring Lenton Priory- A day of tours, geophysics and public displays (Saturday 13 July)
- Finds roadshow at the University of Nottingham Museum (Wednesday, 17 June)
- Talk on 'Nemi in the new Millennium from potential disposal to research phenomenon' and an exhibition of finds from the Temple of Nemi near Rome (20 July-29 September)
- An exhibition at Mansfield Museum: 'Mansfield's extraordinary antiquarian - Major Hayman Rooke' (6 July-3 August)
- Iron Age roundhouse open day at Calverton (14 July)
- Open days and archaeological exploration on the site of 18th century cotton mills on the River Leen (13-14 July)
- Archaeological excavation at Robert Miles Junior School in Bingham (22-26 July)
- Excavation open days whilst FARI Archaeology volunteers are digging test-pits in the 'Nationally Important' Late Upper Palaeolithic site near Farndon (various dates)
27 March 2013
Event: Transport and Trade on the Trent, 1850–1970
Transport and Trade on the Trent, 1850–1970 is a University of Nottingham day school, organised in association with the Friends of Newark Heritage Barge and the Railway & Canal Historical Society. It will take place on Saturday, 18th May 2013 at The Newark Academy on London Road, Newark.
The university has been awarded a substantial grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council to undertake a one-year research project on the history of the Trent between the mid-19th century and the end of commercial carrying on the river around 1970. The day school is an opportunity for university staff to introduce the project and describe what is planned.
The university has been awarded a substantial grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council to undertake a one-year research project on the history of the Trent between the mid-19th century and the end of commercial carrying on the river around 1970. The day school is an opportunity for university staff to introduce the project and describe what is planned.
16 November 2012
Ambitious plans announced for Nottingham Castle
According to a council press release, the aim is to develop "a world class heritage attraction offering fun and excitement for all the family and a nationally significant centre for learning about protest and rebellion." There are ambitious claims that the project will bring in an additional £77 million and 1,300 jobs to the local economy. Predictably, our old friend, Robin Hood, will be a key attraction.
While welcoming the proposals to improve the existing museum and art gallery facilities I was slightly worried to find that they also intend "re-establishing the mediaeval moat and bridge" and wonder what English Heritage's reaction will be!
6 October 2012
Romano-British settlement found near Clifton
A team from Wessex Archaeology have uncovered a late Iron Age/Romano-British rural settlement near Clifton as part of survey work in advance of the widening of the A453 road between Nottingham and the M1.
Two burials (one crouched), the remains of a structure, Samian ware pottery and a jet bracelet have been found so far.
Two burials (one crouched), the remains of a structure, Samian ware pottery and a jet bracelet have been found so far.
5 October 2012
New book: 'Fothergill: Catalogue of the Works of Watson Fothergill, Architect'
Darren states that the catalogue aims "to provide a comprehensive schedule of all of his works and in doing so to bring together as much information as possible about each project to provide an invaluable resource."
See the book's website for further information and a preview of the book:
1 October 2012
'Nottingham - A Reluctant City' by Adrian Jones
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| Maid Marian Way in 1968 (photo: Ben Houfton) |
29 September 2012
BBC Radio Nottingham's 'Lost Houses of Nottinghamshire' features
BBC Radio Nottingham's series of features on the lost houses of Nottinghamshire has started. Sadly, I missed the one on Clumber which went out on the 20th September but thanks to the BBC iPlayer you can still hear the one on Nuthall Temple which was broadcast on Andy Whittaker's show yesterday morning. Be warned - it includes a fair amount of me droning on!
Dates for future episodes (plus some information and photos of Clumber and Nuthall Temple) are available on BBC Radio Nottingham's Facebook page.
22 September 2012
Welbeck Abbey tour
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| The Red Drawing Room in 1906. |
The state rooms (including the Swan and Red drawing rooms, the dining room, the library, the print gallery and Gothic Hall) are very impressive and portraits of Holles, Harley, Bentinck, Ogle and Cavendish family members cover many of the walls. Our guide, Cheryl, was excellent and I was amused to see that someone in the family enjoys Jamaican Ska - I spotted the CD cover in the Gothic Hall!
Sadly, we didn't get to see the underground ballroom (which needs major restoration work) or any of the 5th Duke's tunnels but what we did see was well worth the £10 ticket.
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