Not·ting·ham (n t  ng- m) A borough of central England north of Leicester. Charles I raised his standard here in 1642, marking the beginning of the English Civil War. The city has long been a center for the manufacture of textiles, lace, and hosiery. According to tradition, it is the birthplace of Robin Hood. Population: 249,000. |
Nottingham [ˈnɒtɪŋəm]
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1. (Placename) a city in N central England, administrative centre of Nottinghamshire, on the River Trent: scene of the outbreak of the Civil War (1642); famous for its associations with the Robin Hood legend; two universities. Pop.: 283 800 (1995 est.)
2. (Placename) a unitary authority in N central England, in Nottinghamshire. Pop.: 266 995 (2001). Area: 78 sq. km (30 sq. miles)
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