Nottingham, fondly referred to as “The Queen of the Midlands”, earned its nickname owing to its women and its fiercely rebellious past. This city boasts of being the abode of Robin Hood, considered England’s most illustrious outlaw and hero, as well as the birthplace of Lord Byron, celebrated as England’s finest romantic writer, and DH Lawrence, the author of the infamous “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” that was banned for three decades. Nottingham’s past is a reflection of England’s history marked by Empire, rebellion, and industry, visible in the city’s iconic structures and monuments that encapsulate nearly two millennia of history. Explore its transformation into a global trade centre through its famed lace-making industry, culminating in its 19th-century appellation during the pinnacle of the British Empire: City of World Lace Manufacture.