Like a lot of old Cities Nottingham has got its shares of unusalities and odities. So let’s have a look at some of those which would most probably interest French teenagers visiting our City.
Starting from Derby Rd near the Cathedral there is a tunnel. It’s hidden along side a private building and looks like the entrance of a underground car park. This tunnel leads to The Park, a private residential neighborhood. It’s one of the largest neighborhood in Europe still using gaz for lighting. Coming out of the tunnel and keeping to your left you’ll eventually go underneath the rock and through the exit gate. Straight above is the Castle. From the Castle terrace we could talk about all the caves, tunnels and passages which have been dug. And from this view point, among other things, we can point to Radcliff Power Station, one of the largest still using coal.
A bit of History then. Going out from the Castle and going up hill on St James Terrace, take the 1st left. Just before entering a private residence there is a plaque on the floor stating « Here Charles I raised his standard in 1642 » An opportunity to say a few words about the War of the Roses.
You will then go back on your steps to the Castle and walk your way to the Lace Market via Friar Lane, Old Market Square, South Parade (along the Tram tracks), turning right on Exchange Walk, carrying on Albert St and going left on Low Pavement. Go on the left along Nottingham Contemporary and immediately on your right you’ll see the pub « Pitcher & Piano ». It used to be a church and the windows have survived the refurbishment. It is worth taking a look and maybe having a toast there to the English-French friendship !
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