by Administrator | Jan 15, 2018 | Quick Reads
Sons and Lovers, D.H. Lawrence A list on top books set in Nottingham wouldn’t be complete without an appearance from DH Lawrence. Published in 1913, Sons and Lovers depicts the story of Paul Morel and his brothers, with a strong focus on the influence of the women in...
by Administrator | Oct 25, 2017 | Quick Reads
Next time you dodge the taxis and trams at the top of Wheeler Gate, spare a thought for the street’s literary and rebellious connections. Wheeler Gate (where the wheel makers lived) was known as Baxter Gate in the 14th Century, becoming Wheelerwright Gate a century...
by Administrator | Sep 21, 2017 | Quick Reads
In the grounds of All Hallows church is the gravestone of Edwin Neave, a local insurance manager. Edwin had moved to Gedling in 1905 having worked himself up the insurance ladder; from a clerk to an inspector, then a resident secretary, before becoming a branch...
by Administrator | Sep 11, 2017 | Quick Reads
The Peacock pub proudly sports its literary connections with a large plaque which cites D H Lawrence and John Harvey as former patrons. Here’s a section of the text, written ‘exactly’ as it appears on the plaque (spot the mistakes): With a history of famous clientele...
by Administrator | Aug 9, 2017 | Quick Reads
‘Doll’s House swimming in chocolate fudge’: Nottingham Castle. Bond, James Bond; not a name usually associated with Nottingham but in 1961 we make a cameo appearance in the eighth full-length Bond novel. The Player’s picture of Nottingham Castle is...
