A new exhibition of works highlight the talent of Nottinghamshire writers
Welcome to a place where we share the city’s many stories. From new literacy resources, to listicles about things you didn’t know about literary Nottingham (there are LOTS!), from our social media videos and interviews with writers, there is a city to discover and stories we are proud to share with you.
JRR Tolkien famously based much of Middle Earth on his native West Midlands. But the East Midlands also played a part...
Each week we'll post a celebration of Nottingham slang, a celebration of the inventiveness, warmth and sheer oddness of the words that make...
Find out more about a fantastic scheme to help refugees tell their stories.
Today is the 101st anniversary of Roald Dahl's birth, and one of his finest creations is coming to Nottingham...
UcknanounNottinghamshire town in the Leen Valley; final resting place of Lord Byron.
“Int 'e buried up Newstead?" "Nah, 'es under the church in Uckna”
As well as being internationally renowned for the legend of Robin Hood, Nottingham has a history of rebellion – from stealing from the rich to give to the poor, to making a stand for the rights of the working classes. Nottingham was the centre of the Luddite rebellion and at the heart of the Chartist movement. Two centuries earlier, we hosted the start of the English Civil War when King Charles I flew the Royal Standard within the Castle.
discover our rebellious heritageDown every snicket, across the slabs of the Square and cobbles of Hockley, through every welcoming door, behind every rippling pane of glass in every glowing window, there’s a story waiting to be discovered. If you’ve got an enquiring mind, it’s time to let it run wild. It’s time to visit Nottingham City of Literature.
If you want to support bringing the power of words to more people, why not make a donation to Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature? We’re a registered charity, so you can be sure your money will put to good use.
