Its history dates back to Anglo-Saxon times when it was part of the Kingdom of Mercia – and one of its earliest rulers came with the incredible moniker of ‘Snot’. The followers of the Saxon chieftain named his domain, Snotingaham – fortunately for the city’s current population, the name has developed somewhat over the centuries.
Nottingham’s most famous son is almost certainly Robin Hood, or Robin of Loxley as he was more formally known. Images and statues of one of England’s most famous rebels can be found throughout the city; and Robin is closely associated with Nottingham Castle. Famed for being the first Norman castle built in the country by William the Conquerer, these days Nottingham Castle isn’t even a castle. It was razed to the ground after the English Civil War in 1649 and replaced by the current ‘Ducal Mansion’ – which later became the art museum it is today – in 1679. Back in Robin’s times, it was the home of his great enemy, the Sherriff of Nottingham, and the scene of the pair’s final showdown. It was also the place where the Sherriff’s ultimate boss, King John, faced his older brother and the rightful king, Richard the Lion Heart, when the latter returned from the crusades. Richard besieged the castle with the same siege machines he had used in Jerusalem, and re-captured his kingdom.
Nottingham Castle also helped change history in 1330, when supporters of King Edward III entered the castle through a tunnel in the rock and captured Roger Mortimer and his lover, Queen Isabella. The pair had taken the kingdom from Edward II, but their rule was to be short lived and if you want to read the definition of pain, look up how Mortimer was executed. The cave is now known as Mortimer’s Hole and is a favourite spot for visitors.
But despite all the legends and history, ask most people in Nottingham – on the Forest side at least – who their favourite son is and the reply will be ‘Brian Clough’. A statue in honour of Ol’ Big ‘Ed, who won the league once and European Cup twice, stands in the centre of Nottingham. As he liked to remind those involved in football, “I wouldn’t say I was the best manager in the business… but I was in the top one.” People in Nottingham could say the same about their city.
Ha ha – well done Michelle! At least we got the right country 😀
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Considering how tough some of the Teasers are, guessing the right country is a BIG deal!
Hugs, Sammy
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yay Michelle! butt I was close with birmingham… at least the “ham” was correct hahahah …and ham is like bacon so that’s good, huh?
I love the Robin Hood story, Alan Rickman was great as evil Sherrif of Nottingham :o)
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That’s true Easy….you did get the “ham” part right so you certainly should get SOME points for the Teaser this week! As for Robin Hood – Mom has always loved that story too…….we watch it on TV here on the British channel.
Hugs, Sammy
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how about a squirrel from your header for the correct “ham”?
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Pick one – it’s all yours!!!!! HAHAHAHAHA
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What about me? My second guess was HAMburg!!!
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Did you say HAM?????? Nommy – almost as good as BACON!
Hugs, Sammy
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Thank you for letting us be the guest again I hope everyone enjoyed it 🙂 x
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Thank YOU for being our Guest – everyone including us LOVES LOVES LOVES your Teasers and especially your TELL ALL videos! Special hugs for you Miss Shell from me and Mom!
Love, Sam
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We didn’t know you were living so close to us – we live In Markfield, Leicestershire!! Well done with your half marathon.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
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Thank you :-). We live in Northamptonshire, but I fancied a change of scenery for my half marathon 🙂
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I’m sure Michelle will see your note! How nice that you all are almost neighbors!
Hugs, Sammy
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Well done to Caren and Cody 🙂
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…. and, of course, to Michelle too 🙂
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YES! They were the only ones to get even CLOSE!
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I was in the right country and that’s enough for me!!
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Indeed…….and trust me that getting the COUNTRY right is worth a badge!!! HAHAHA
Hugs, Sammy
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How gracious of me to fake I didn’t know the answer so other could win.
Leo The Gracious and Benevolent.
I had no clue….
You are evil Michelle.
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Sometimes Leo it is good to have a challenge 😉
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You get lots of extra points for being the wonderful human being that you are……….I had a feeling you knew PERFECTLY well where the Teaser was from and WHO the Guest was!!! WINK WINK
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Two competitions at a weekend are highly beneficial (to our chances).
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Oh darn! No wonder it looked so familiar. Mum has been there too but couldn’t place it. They stayed in Nottingham on a half price break in what was supposed to be an ordinary room and got upgraded to one of the top suites. It was a huge bargain and a lovely surprise for them.
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I forgot to say Concats to Caren and Cody!
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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WOW…..that was a swell upgrade your Mum and Dad got in Nottingham….that kind of thing never happens to my parents! It was a tough Teaser though wasn’t it? Just because of the place Miss Michelle took the photo – it looked like it could be ANYWHERE!
Love and Hugs, Sammy
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That was definitely a tough Teaser this week, Sammy!
Love, Sundae
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IT really was – thanks to Michelle and her husband!!!!
Love, Sammy
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MOL! We we’re waaaaaay off!
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Well you TRIED – and that’s the impawtant thing! 🙂
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Concats Caren and Cody 🙂 but hey i said Midsomer so right country for a change haahahaah 🙂 what an interesting place indeed and thanks Sammy and Michelle for a great teaser 🙂 hugs and loves Fozziemum xxx
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Don’t you just LOVE Michelle’s Teasers???!!!!
Hugs to Pickles and you!
Pam and Sam
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I sure do! and they are always done with that gorgeous smile she has and that zest for life 🙂 And thankyou for the hugs Pam and Sam..most needed tonight 🙂 🙂 loves Bev xx
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I will never ever get a teaser this I am sure of. Love seeing the photos of others places that folks have visited.
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NEVER say NEVER Gracie!!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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You get us every time Sammy. Thank you for the party you had for my Sammy and for attending the one at our house.
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So happy you found your way to the Den! Now you know how to get into ANY of the “Groups” you join……..The Patrols are special though because not just anyone gets “let in”!! Just special Rumblers like you Sammy!!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Tough teaser! No hints of anything!! Congratulations to the winner!
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IT really was a toughie………..Michelle did a masterful job (as usual) of photo AND Tell All!!!! WOO HOO!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Tries to kick myself in my tushy which is really hard to do with this pot belly. I should have *none* this picture. I saw your pictures on mom’s Facebook! Darn,darn,darn. I suck – snorts. XOXO – Bacon
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Naaaaa……don’t be so hard on yourself – I ber Houdini will be happy to give you a slap on your tush for you!!
Hugs, Sammy
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I bet he would – or his partner in crime for that matter Hemi. Dude those two have teamed up on this little oinker – snorts. XOXO – Bacon
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Poor Bacon…..one or the other “have your back” don’t they??? Literally!
Hugs, Sammy
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That was a tough one. But then they all seem to be for me!
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It was one of the TOP FIVE toughest of all time!!! Truly!!
Hugs, Sammy
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We were super late and clueless!!!! If nothing else, we always enjoy the comments! ConCats to Caren and Cody!
The Florida Furkids
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It was a FUN FUN Teaser………Miss Michelle is great at them isn’t she???
Hugs, Sammy
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Basically Panama, I was close.
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Yep – a canal is a canal is a canal I guess……!
Hugs, Sammy
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It sure looked a lot like Norrköping in Sweden 🙂
XOXO
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Hi Charlie! It apparently looked a lot like Amsterdam too…..HAHAHA
Hugs, Sammy
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Wow….were we fooled! Michelle did a super job on the marathon and with the picture. Good going to Cat Chat….you are fantastic.
(((Shoko)))
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It was a super Teaser……….will be a tough act to follow NEXT Tuesday!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Dat’s gweat Sammy. Yos suwe fooled a lot of peeps wiff dat one.
Luv ya’
Dezi
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We were, of course, wrong, but we were on the correct continent, so we are giving ourselves pats on the back for that. It was hard to read about Snotingaham (Nottingham) ’cause we were so busy listening to Oscar talk and purr. Thanks for another great teaser, Sammy. XO, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
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It was kinda cool you could watch the NEXT video on Michelle’s post too wasn’t it? HAHAHA I “turned off” the video after Michelle because I saw something else was popping in!!! Glad you had fun with the Teaser – it was a qualified DOOZIE this time!
Hugs, Sammy
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Sammy you certainly know the meaning of teasing!
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I’m the ULTIMATE Teaser right Misaki???
Hugs, Sam
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Tehehe! Still wrong! Loved the video though! Well done Michelle!
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Michelle is a STAR!
Hugs, Sammy
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Mom didn’t get a chance to guess yesterday but she definitely would have gotten it wrong anyway. We love listening to Michelle she has such a cute “accent.” Love, Cali, Andy, Tater and Shelly (C.A.T.S.)
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Michelle does a FABULOUS job when she’s my Guest Teaser – that was a very tough one too!
Hugs, Sammy
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Huh….I was not even close….go figure! LOL I’m just surprised no one else got it exactly!
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Me too!!! So I was SORT of a winner this week!!!! AT LAST!
Hugs, Sammy
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oh we never woulda gotten it! How cool, though!!
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IT’s always fun even if you don’t know where the photo was taken…….mostly it’s the wacky comments that come in that entertain peeps!
Hugs, Sammy
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Mes LOVES the videos and mes LOVES the Teasers! Mes figures its been a year since me was right, my turn should be coming.
Kisses
Nellie
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Nellie you will ALWAYS be a winner to me! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Hugs, Sammy
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Yow Sammy diz waz a kewl teezer n Mum said it looked furmilleear butt she cuud not come up wif a name…
WE phanzk Miss Michelle fer a grrreat Teezer n da hisstoree lesson. We jsut finished watchin Robin Hood wif Jonas Armstrong from da UK n it waz a grrreat seereez…n dat Jonas iz kinda cute too 😉
We lubz Robin of Loxley too!
n Ya of coarse sweet Sammy…
❤ Nylablueu n ❤ Mum x0x0x0
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