Saturday 29th April 2023
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    Nottingham (Quiz #162)

    Robin Hood StatueWollaton HallOld Market SquareStatue of Brian Clough


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    Nottingham is a city in the East Midlands, England, around 110 miles (180 km) north-west of London. Nottingham is famous as the location for the adventures of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

    1. What is the traditional Nottingham greeting?

    2. Nottingham is divided in two by a large dual carriageway road, the A6008. What is the name of this road?

    3. The Goose Fair is an annual event that has been held in Nottingham since Saxon times. Many years ago, thousands of geese were brought to the fair to be sold. But why were their feet coated with a mixture of tar and sand?

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