The Truth About Nottingham

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I am back in Nottingham!
After my last visit, it was clear that I missed the centre of the city. So I returned, this time with a local who said he would show me round.
It was great to return with someone who knew details about the place, who wasn't afraid to shy away from the problems that there are. There are a lot of boarded up shops and empty units. You cannot deny that. But it was also great to see the busy parts of the city.
Huge thanks to Rob for inviting me back.
Until Next Time,
W.T
#city #shopping #abandoned #notts #nottingham

[@Arctic_Fox_NFFC]

Thanks so much for accepting my invite and coming back for a second look! I hope I didn't get any of my history wrong. Sorry to people who know better, if I did. It's been a long time (clearly) since GCSE History for me. Seeing you recognised on more than one occasion was a real buzz, this series clearly means a lot to people. And the best thing about KZbin is that it's interactive and a comment like the one I left can inspire a second visit. I expect you will be getting a lot of invites in future! If you want to come back some day and do a 'cheapest houses in Nottingham' that might also be a good one and I'd be happy to help. Cheers, Rob @ForestFanTV

[@wanderingturnip]

Yeah proper appreciate the invite and being able to give the city a fair look round 👍

[@andrewswift3941]

@@wanderingturnip Great video, David. Delighted to meet you at the Olde Trip. Rob's parents

[@jasonthrowaway7386]

You Should be a tour guide, you're great.

[@ChristineHillier67]

Great video David,glad you gave Nottingham another look over,well done Rob for the tour guide, it's nice to see someone who is obviously passionate about their heritage and where they live, beautiful church 😊 it's amazing what a bit of tlc and sandblasting can do 😂 I love stained glass so the news that a video about it is going to be on made my day! Thanks David and Rob 👍💜

[@chillintheuk]

you did a great job showing the beauty of our city and explaining some of the history!! cheapest houses in Nottingham sounds like a fascinating topic, let me know if you want to do that with me sometime!

[@dylos89]

Rob seems like an absolute top bloke. What a source of knowledge too.

[@mariadange06]

Rob an asset for promoting Nottingham. The Cathedral is gorgeous.

[@Arctic_Fox_NFFC]

Thanks Maria. That's actually St Mary's Church, High Pavement, and our diocese cathedral is in Southwell about 10-15 miles NE of Nottingham. That's also well worth a visit.

[@mariadange06]

@@Arctic_Fox_NFFC St Mary's is a 'big' church ;) l'm sure the Cathedral is impressive.

[@Arctic_Fox_NFFC]

@@mariadange06 As mentioned I was in the choir for the best part of 10 years, the church started off black then turned brown. Rather proud of the old thing.

[@philtonge7522]

Nottingham does have a Catholic cathedral just outside the city centre on Derby Road.

[@IAmABoss2]

I'm pretty sure Nottingham's Cathedral is by Playhouse mate!! It's not much to look at even compared to the one shown in the video but it is still our Cathedral.

[@beetlegin]

A very eloquent and interesting co-host with you this week - thoroughly enjoyed it !

[@bennymeyz3306]

Don't go using word like eloqent! Kidding. :) Aint milk, brilliant!

[@ringonotts]

Plenty more handsome men like that here too :)

[@M88ULV]

Boss idea to revisit with a local. I can imagine you're gonna have a lot of fans asking to do this in the future.

[@antewaso8876]

Shout out to all the brilliant brilliant people in Nottingham!!

[@MartinL-i8j]

Spot on. I love how understated the people are. They just get on with business as usual

[@phillipgwynne6580]

It speaks good volumes that the people of Nottingham invite you back to see the parts you missed, and rather than have a go, just on a big moan, are just appreciative that you're helping to promote those who are still in business but will always be glad of a shout out.

[@KenFullman]

I think security in the Victoria centre shot themselves in the foot. How stupid of them to throw him out rather than accept the free publicity. It doesn't sound very welcoming. If I'm ever in Nottingham I won't be going there.

[@SarahWilliams-ze2ew]

Always look forward to your videos ❤

[@viktorlogi1]

​@@KenFullmanThe Vic Centre is a shit shopping centre anyway, just another generic Intu.

[@786itube]

Since the Tory government cut funding for councils, its led to the general decay of city centres. Excellent channel though which serves to highlights the many issues

[@christopher9727]

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[@eugeneshadwell6596]

I absolutely love Nottingham! I never lived there but, since the 90's, I've visited Rock City countless times as I regard it as the best place to see a band in the whole of the UK. They also used to do a fantastic rock / indie club night in the 90's that I'd drive well over 100 miles to attend. Not to mention that Nottingham has SO many cracking good pubs. I'm afraid I don't get there as often as I'd like to nowadays but I always look forward to my next visit. 🙂

[@topcatdog-bq1uy]

As teenagers we used to drive from London to Nottingham at the weekends just to party. I know Rock City well. Had great pubs too as you say. But it ain't the best place to see a band. You obviously never went to the Marquee. That was my favourite place anywhere to see a band. Rock City was good though. But it still ain't the Marquee...

[@eugeneshadwell6596]

@@topcatdog-bq1uy You're right, mate, never went there. I just saw many great gigs at Rockers that it's difficult to dislodge it from my heart as my favourite. All down to personal experiences, eh? For the record I used to travel down from the North to gigs at the Astoria, now there's a venue I miss... 🙃

[@topcatdog-bq1uy]

@@eugeneshadwell6596 I also used to go to the Astoria a lot back in the day. The Marquee, the most famous music club in the UK, was only a few doors down from it.

[@eugeneshadwell6596]

@@topcatdog-bq1uy Isn't it now a Wetherspoons? Or is that a different incarnation, I believe the Marquee name had a couple of different addresses?

[@topcatdog-bq1uy]

@@eugeneshadwell6596 I don't know what it is now. But it really wouldn't surprise me if it was a Wetherspoons. That's how far this country has sunk! But it was in several places yeah. I only knew it from the time it was on that street. And I can't believe I've forgotten the sodding name of it! At the very end of Oxford St. Charring Cross Rd? Tottenham Court Rd? Whatever. I think I only like it really cos I saw my fave gig ever while being able to drink a beer. That and the history I guess? Even though this place weren't the original it was still a great place. After that it moved a few doors down from Springfellows. Can't even remember where that is but I did pop my head in briefly and take a walk around when it was closed. It looked OK. But at the end of the day it's the music that does the talking and I never saw any gigs there.

[@pimpozza]

Reading the numerous posts about Nottingham being less in a decline than depicted in the last vlog, I think the fact Turnip went right back to do a part two and cover areas suggested shows how he truly cares about representing these cities fairly.. _Hard hats off to you, David!_ 👷‍♂️👏😄 I've been looking forward to this.. Instant thumbs up from me, as always.. 👍

[@wanderingturnip]

Yeah absolutely I always try to be fair so glad I got invited back

[@mariz2361]

It was kinda funny... Watching him get SO close but yet so far from what I consider Nottingham's good bits...!!!

[@xrovyn]

@@RamblesBrambles you cant just go to some closed shops and say this is what this city is like, to be balanced you should show whats actually there.

[@SM-mm9lo]

He knew there were great parts of Nottingham, he chose to omit them. Really poor on his part.

[@trader_8ab110]

@@RamblesBrambles mate I see this sort of thing everywhere, even in supposedly affluent areas. If you don’t think the High Street and brick and mortar retail in general is in decline, maybe you should look around more.

[@PaulInPorirua]

I live in New Zealand now, but I still get my comics from Page 45. The absolute legends.

[@bennymeyz3306]

You legend. Hat tip o7

[@jay-dunn]

Love that you met at the left lion! Such a Nottingham thing. His name is Agamemnon, after the Greek King of Mycenae in the Trojan war, and the right lion is called Menelaus after his brother, the King of Sparta and the husband of Helen of Troy. Fantastic video as always.

[@JR-rv3xr]

Ah fellow man of culture I see.👍 I'm so glad someone else knows this classical Greek factoid about our Lions 🦁

[@nico-lasty]

Ah this is brilliant. I didn't know this about our lions! Thank you for teaching me :)

[@royhardy407]

Its a great pity that they both appear so dirty. I remember the days when they were pristine and we had a Council House that was the envy of the country. Nottingham then lived up to the Title "Queen of the Midlands" Born and bred in The Old Meadows and still here .

[@leeevans2904]

One of the places you could have visited 15 mins walk out the city is greens windmill. 217 year old building with so much history.

[@goldsburypeter116]

@@royhardy407 I taught for a year at Trent Bridge School in the Meadows. I ran a cycling club and exhausted the boys so much that they did not have the energy to cause any trouble. I also taught at Lowdham Grange borstal institution.

[@MartinL-i8j]

Nottingham is actually a lovely place despite the best efforts of the council. The buildings are a unique mix.

[@vanzandt8809]

Sheffield is the same

[@rebelcityred1624]

Not forgetting the 1 Billion(yes,1 Billion) cut in funding from central government under the Tory government!…….

[@Henrito123]

@@vanzandt8809 Sheffield is a lovely city with great locals once you get away from the city centre high street.

[@SuperPauliet]

Nottingham Labour city council are quite possibly the most incompetent in the country. Now literally bankrupt after so many bad decisions. I would trust them to run a bath never mind a city.

[@RUSSELLCHADBOURN]

BEST EFFORTS OF THE COUNCIL NOTTINGHAM COUNCIL ARE THE BIGGEST BUNCH OF CLOWNS IN THE WORLD

[@lyndaf.6329]

How anyone can accuse you of being negative is beyond me. Your content is so interesting and we need people like you who are highlighting the ruination of our high streets. This video proves that you are keen to see the positive aspects of our towns but are not afraid of showing the sad reality in many cases. Carry on just as you are, I love all your content.

[@pimpozza]

Well said, Lynda! 👏

[@lisaodd3196]

Absolutely agree, well said.

[@dalefc9331]

'Highlighting the ruination of our high streets'? Wandering around saying "there's an empty shop" and "there's another empty shop" isn't going to bring any of them back. Hats off to him for making a go of it but it's pretty empty content.

[@plynn136]

@@dalefc9331 Huh. How is it empty? If so, why are you watching?

[@ponyboymb]

Brilliant, it's videos like urs that bring awareness to the masses! The state of the country is a horrible shame! Always great content 👍 hope you're well in mind body soul 🙏🏻

[@mattwilliams5386]

I'm Nottingham, born & bred. That was fantastic 👏🏾

[@ACsPianoCorner]

First, I was so pleased to see you travelling to Nottingham my home town. IMO, your initial trip showed a true picture it just wasn’t complete. Nottingham is struggling and the high street near Broadmarsh is effectively dead. You clearly depicted that in the initial video. What was missing was Victoria Centre and Old Square Market both things you captured today that show there’s still a little life left on the high street. Top marks for coming back giving a complete picture. Keep up the great work.

[@jameswoods4778]

This format with a local is great.

[@sarahgilks1366]

Always wonderful to see a Trader say they watch you, and say how amazing you are and what you do on your channel. Truly inspiring

[@fitnessabcvideo]

Giving a visitors perspective and then a second with a local works, because not everyone visits somewhere with someone who knows everything so first impressions count. But coming back with a local gives a second side to the report, love this. Keep this coming

[@theblurredcrusade.2557]

You need to visit Derby to see how wonderful Nottingham is 😁

[@DrAsqueroso]

Hahahahahahahahahaha

[@OliverRobbins-i6j]

So true, I grew up in Nottingham and now live in Derby, for my sins...most of the time I go out I hop over to Nottingham anyway!

[@beardedjb2273]

Grew up in Derbyshire, and Derby was 'the city' we went to. As an adult, I always think Derby squandered every opportunity to be another Nottingham/York. A flat, historic city, surrounded by gods country on all sides. It has the bones for it. It's already a transport hub, basically every train ever goes through Derby station - but all for naught, because its all charity shops, barbers and shitty chain bars. Living in Nottingham, I can go to 10 bars and not have been in a single chain pub/green king etc. In derby, that might be impossible. I don't know what the Derby city council are smoking but it's some bad shit for the last 30 years. Then the racists.... My god. Went there with some friends, never before seen the abuse they got for being 'foreigners'.

[@digitalchimpuk]

Born in Derby and moved to Nottingham when I was 10. Best move we ever made! I still work in Derby and it still has a place in my heart but compared to Nottingham...

[@RussellJones77]

Cracking revisit of the city I've called home for 15 years. That guy Rob did a top job of showing you around and explaining some of the city's history.

[@pimpozza]

Rob did a great job showing you around other areas of Nottingham.. very knowledgeable lad.. 👍 This was a brilliant part two and our Turnip's getting recognised in the streets.. 😃 Great interviews and I feel there's hope for this city yet.. ✊ Loved every minute of it..

[@andreajones7023]

I left the UK in 2021 and am coming back to Nottingham in 6 weeks for a wedding so really happy to see another record shop back in Nottingham so we will pay him a visit.

[@arilebon]

The guide was very apt on analysis between Primark and Debenham. We pay a bigger price for selecting the lower price.

[@davidscott3292]

All shops buy as cheaply around the world as they can.

[@top5tings]

@@davidscott3292 only to a certain extent

[@laurengurpreet]

Debenhams and primark coexisted on the same high street for many many years.

[@top5tings]

@laurengurpreet You could say that about any shop vs primark it's means nothing

[@JD-ny9qj]

Primark did not do the same things as Debenhams, Debenhams made clothes for old people and overpriced dipping oils let’s be real.

[@ryan7267]

Big respect for coming back. So glad you got to see what the city has to offer!

[@minetta4204]

So kind of Rob to show you around! It's so fun that you engage with the viewers and locals to give stories and documenting unlike any other show. You definitely are underappreciated, can't wait for more episodes!

[@stevenryall3186]

I knew the local you were meeting was legit when you said you were meeting at the left lion ;) Really happy to see you did come back to give Nottingham a second chance. I did find myself shouting at the screen last time, urging you to get to market square and viccy center. Nottingham is a beautiful bohemian city that reeks of history and culture, and whilst so much of it has fallen into decline, I've always been surprised by the resiliance of high street small businesses. Viccy centers market is the only living remnant of the 1000 year old market that gave the market square its name, and the nut salesman you met is one of the only remaining traders of that tradition left. A living legend! I spent my childhood eating mushy peas in that market with my mum, that you filmed being so completely desolate, which gave me a lump in my throat. I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate your efforts to explore the decline of this countries city centers. Nottingham often gets forgotten, so thanks for including us in your journey! Lots of love, a Nottinghamian

[@richjamjam]

I love the love you show my home city of Nottingham... And I love the love they've shown you when you visit. Great video. 👍🏻

[@brothersman524]

Rob did a brilliant job and his knowledge is immense. He is right that Nottingham only includes the inner cities and not the surrounding Boroughs which is part of Greater Nottingham - 2 of the boroughs Gedling and Rushcliffe are some of the best places to live in the UK. Nottingham city centre in the 80s and 90s was thriving and booming. Seeing Broadmarsh and Lister Gate these days really saddened me but still have the Old Market Square, Hockley, Lace Market and Victoria Centre around. The city definitely has a thriving student population as well.

[@ronjonmakin85]

What a great job your guest made of showing the other side of Nottingham, great places and hard working people 👍

[@martynromaine8518]

You're always welcome to come back to Nottingham and thank you for giving our city a fair crack.

[@fireflyrobert]

This is a great video about Nottingham. Rob is very knowledgable and even as a native I learned some new stuff about Nottingham.

[@tonat6611]

Thank you for coming back, really pleased you got to see a different side to my city & I think Rob was a good guide. Good job guys

[@GoingGlobull]

By far the top channel in the UK. I love your enthusiasm for our country. It’s easy to be all doom and gloom, but it’s class you go out and find the positives too

[@ForestFanTV]

Thank you for the shout out and coming back again to our lovely city, cracking video. We have to take you to a Forest match one day and show you the match day experience. We hope Rob treated you well :)

[@Arctic_Fox_NFFC]

Which ground are we taking him to? PS He is from Rugby League country

[@ForestFanTV]

@@Arctic_Fox_NFFC Toton... lol

[@markh-thai]

Awesome, Ay Up Me Duck! Thanks for going back to my hometown. When I saw the first video I knew you missed a fair chunk out. ‘GorraGerritRite’ But well played. 😊

[@prebenolsen8671]

Good thing you whent back! As a Norwegian, I have been to Nottingham and didn't quite agree on the previous episode. Had a great time there, and comming over this summer! See ye all at the Olde Trip!

[@neilboulton9813]

I hope you have a great time on your next trip to Blighty. As I am sure you realise there is great deal to see and so much history and variety in what is a relatively tiny island that has had a big impact on the world.

[@prebenolsen8671]

@@neilboulton9813 Thanks! I'm over evry year and this time I'll bring the full force with wife and kids.

[@patkilmurray4702]

You absolute legend, that was amazing! When I saw the first Nottingham video I was horrified at what it had become, used to go there all the time but haven't been for years. It's a huge relief to now know that it's still very much alive.❤

[@mangoman9290]

What a great tour guide, well spoken and knowledgeable.

[@hitfrombehind]

What a lovely return exploration, and what a generous and informative guide you had showing you around. Brought back some very happy memories of my Uni days (Trent Polytechnic), can’t believe it was 45 years ago. I was a little Yorkshire punk girl, fronting a Derby band, so we played a few gigs in and around the Nottingham area. My last time in Nottingham was to watch my son’s band headlining Rock City, which was crazy considering I’d also performed there as a student. I very much appreciate you documenting such important social history and heritage. Fantastic work. Well done 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💜

[@sapps851]

What band were you in, if you don't mind my asking? Might've seen you play live....

[@BobbyMotorway]

I don't often comment on KZbin but this is a great video. I live in Australia, I've never been to Nottingham but still found this and the original video fascinating. It's commendable of Rob to offer his great knowledge and to do this tour. He should definitely have his own channel. Brilliant Rob.

[@Arctic_Fox_NFFC]

I'm on @ForestFanTV if you really want more 🙂

[@amberdy12]

Some brilliant pubs in Nottingham

[@SakiDG]

@Paxanglorum depends on what you want I guess! the barrel drop is a fav, though it is tiny and quiet. Lots of very good beer, though. :) The Pit and Pendulum, Horn in Hand, Ye Olde Trip, Kean's Head...

[@samoc235]

The pit and pendulum and horn in hand what memories 😂😂😂

[@johnmason1239]

Trip+salutation +bell Inn go back around 800yrs,the Cosy Club is huge victorian deluxe pub&in the 60s was HQ for lord aitken who owned many pubs,properties& clubs in Nottingham& who with other landlords stopped the Krays taking over Notts night life etc. Angel microbrewery is a victorian ex chapel-pub fair priced allround independent pub+ castle rock brewery has 60 real ale live music pubs locally&a big brewery-live venue at the vat& fiddle pub nr the train station& ironically next door to the HMRC tax HQ.You havent made it in the UK as a major chef unless you have a restaurant here& our vgood nightlife all attracts students& stag-hen parties from across the east mids+many visitors from Texas. Beside the universities & nightlife, boots still has a huge factory that sprawls along the canal-riverside in between many trees,boots& lace meant more women who were often the bread winner, thou male female demographics are more balanced these days

[@lilpain1997]

​@samoc235 pit and pendulum is the go to for my group.

[@RoxieSkadorwa]

thurland and dog for me 😂

[@IlfordRetro]

Like everyone else, I'm really pleased to see your return to Nottingham to give it a second look with a local - and more than that, you and Rob touch on the "why" things have closed. It's all very well pointing out that things have shut down and emptied (which is important) but highlighting the 'reasons' so we can push the local authorities and landlords towards taking action is, I believe, one of the next steps towards getting our town centres back.

[@CaptainToadUK]

Always admire when someone can admit that they made a mistake and do something about it without being annoyed. Big props for taking a second swing at Nottingham and showing it in a better light. And big props to the locals for inviting you back to set the record straight rather than just bashing

[@lisaodd3196]

Thank you Rob and David, some beautiful architecture and interesting shops still thriving. And you went to my favourite comic shop in the universe, Page 45! I've shopped there for years and nothing is ever too much trouble for them, and the comics I read are really hard to find anywhere else.

[@peterhopewell9431]

Thanks for coming back to set the record straight. I was born in Notts and have had three periods working away but always cams back have no intention of wandering again. Granted due to council incompetence things could be much better in town, but I still think that Notts has kept it's spirit and will rise again!

[@TenCapQuesada]

Thank you so much for revisiting my city and restoring my faith! I left 20 years ago and have never been back, and when I saw your last video, well, you broke my heart! But I am so grateful you went back, and your guide could not have been better. I hope everyone who watches this can get the idea of how lovely Nottingham can be.

[@AnonAtry]

This was a great re-visit, I love your random interactions with strangers throughout your videos but it's also great having you visit an area with someone so knowledgeable and passionate about their home town that can give amazing insights into the history of an area.

[@lucywhite3662]

Brilliant documentary of my home town, thank you & thank you to Rob, your wonderfully enthusiastic tour guide!!! Rob your local knowledge is fab, good on ya for inviting turnip back to see the fullness of our good old Notts!! 🙏🏻💗

[@fireflyrobert]

The lions in front of the Council House are a good place to meet up with people - I speak as one in his 70s who is a native of Nottingham.

[@ChrisCrossEatsSomeMoss]

The tradition still stands to this day.

[@comicmania2008]

Yes, met a few young ladies either at the lions or the water clock in the Vick Centre in my day, before going to the old Flying Horse or the Palais De Dance.

[@scooby1992]

@@comicmania2008 It is so sad that the Palais de Dance which in my day had been renamed Ritzys and later became the Palais again , then Oceana and finally Pryzm recently closed down . Such a big building lying unused .

[@Mustaine1ify]

​@@ChrisCrossEatsSomeMossMmmmmm....I don't think so, it's too easy to be running late nowadays with the invention of the mobile phone. If you weren't at "Left Lion" on time we'd all gone 👋🏻

[@helenbartoszek243]

I'm from Australia and I just love watching Wandering Turnip. Most of the problems talked about here Australia is also going through.

[@thomasmacias5032]

Awesome video wandering turn up. Love your videos 8 o’clock here in California going to grab me a cuppa coffee and enjoy your video. Thank you for all your hard work. We love you here in Northern California.🙏💯🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@thebigpicture-elpanorama]

Nottingham looks like a very beautiful city.

[@ksweet696]

Very cool that you did a second take on a city.

[@IAmABoss2]

Oh I'm so happy to see you come back. I was recommended this video before the first one but did go back to watch the original before this. I'm so happy you came back because other than your jaunt into Hockley which is a genuinely incredible area which is basically only independent shops and cafes/restaurants you did paint a bad picture. Thanks for the do over, shows you are committed to being genuine

[@comicmania2008]

Great video. Ex Nottm lad here. I'm retired and living in Lincs now, left in 1979 to join the UK forces. I still like to go back occasionally. Was gutted when I found that Broad Marsh Centre was all closed down, but still love the Vicky Centre and the Market Square part. I drive to the park and ride, then catch the tram in when I spend the day there, I love to ride those trams and chat to all the local people on them, always find them friendly.

[@theMumblesUKA]

I think you did Job here showing Nottingham. I'm Nottingham born and bred and worked in the City for centre for 20 years, at some of the locations you visited. Nottingham has its issue but these are not unique to the City, it really is a beautiful place, with wonderful people. Thanks to Rob for showing you around!

[@jamescunningham1973]

Well i didnt expect that so fair play to you Turnip,Rob was a great guide and really a day is nowhere near enough time to explore Nottingham,for me Wollaton Park is Nottinghams jewel,2 miles from the city centre,my playground as a kid,now living in Guatemala city,long story,its great to see my old stomping ground,well done Rob,see you on FFTV

[@royhardy407]

Hi James. Hope you keeping well. Will be in The Roebuck on St James Street (A Spoons) this weekend lol!

[@jamescunningham1973]

@@royhardy407 Hey Roy,thanks for your message,have a pint for me mate

[@CheersDits2979]

I’m a Grantham lad that always caught the train to Notts. I’ve not been for years but it’s a painful watch to see the Broadmarsh centre closed and all the shops heading up the hill. Sad times

[@berniestep]

Well Done David, and Well Done Rob! This is an exemplary video on several levels; fairness and balance, massive positivity, superb local knowledge, and most importantly avoidance of that Great British obsession:- the Blame Game. Change is to be expected. Don't waste energy on "shoulda, woulda, coulda"; let's adapt, take it in our stride and MOVE ON UP!

[@KevPeebles]

BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES ❤. I used to work at BHS Restaurant in Broad Marsh, next to Boots , caught the Barton No10 from Long Eaton every Saturday in the early 80’s. Still hold Notts close to my heart and still a Magpie NCFC ❤❤❤❤ Super Super episode, should be a television programme

[@earlbee3196]

Nottingham's famous outlaw truly is the stuff of legend. An international icon of English folklore whose name is known all around the world. A charismatic and defiant defender of the poor, Robin Hood continues to inspire and entertain new generations to this day.

[@JoolsUK]

But its not really celebrated properly other than a statue so tourists have nothing to really see

[@muckle8]

@earlbee3196 he still has family members employed at the local council building - goes by the name of robin bastards!

[@earlbee3196]

@@muckle8lol 🙂

[@earlbee3196]

@@JoolsUK got it. thanks.

[@TigerBoyX15]

Nottingham Council never did anything to bring Tourists in..(Brian Clough Did !! ). All the Hollywood Films of Robin Hood....and Nothing in Nottingham about him...A Legend as he and Promoted Worldwide....would bring in Millions of much needed cash..

[@MichaelBennett-jl7hl]

Love your passion. Let's try and save our city centres.

[@GNorton]

That was a superb video, and What a wealth of information Rob was. Well done my friend 👍

[@Auto_Funk]

Rob - Total legend, proper Nottingham patriot! I live in Nottingham and see all these things all the time but the video was still fascinating :) It's a shame about the lack of funding in the City :(

[@acs5928]

As an ex-owner of a UK record store back in the 90s - its a tricky biz. For one its a luxury purchase and two, rent/rates were always a major expense.

[@stephenharness4644]

Lived in Nottingham most of my life. Never knew why Upper Parliament Street and Standard Hill were called that. Educational as well as entertaining.

[@megmcguigan3857]

That large boarded up building was so gorgeous! That could be made into a local museum/library. Could also be made into a sort of community center.

[@Arctic_Fox_NFFC]

In theory the Guild Hall is intended to be sold off as a luxury hotel. Plans seem to be in early stages.

[@wendyhumphreys116]

Really great! Rob was a fantastic guide. Loved it!

[@Chris_UES]

Trent Poly 1988 graduate here - went back seven years ago and thought Nottingham had really done well compared to how it was in the 80s. Met my girlfriend at the left lion and worked at Jessops.

[@Martyn-NFFC]

That was a great double act! I love your honesty and commentry, you deserve a tv series.

[@Arctic_Fox_NFFC]

Messi and Alistair Campbell

[@jamese2424]

Awesome collaboration and revisit to Nottingham…Rob was proper knowledgeable of his City…really come across well….Praise and Props to the Wandering Turnip…

[@mazjones1130]

Thank you for coming back to my beloved home town. It is in face a busy lively town centre yet still has it's struggles that a lot of people don't notice. It takes a lot to build a lot here and those who have done it struggle hard. Thank you for your support.

[@allisonjslehtinen9517]

Brilliant! ooh Nottingham was such a great place to live in the early 1990's! miss it so much!

[@davidterry2038]

Good lad, thank you for coming back to visit us in Nottingham. Fantastic info from Rob as well. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@PaisleySnail1932]

Rob is amazing could listen to him all day

[@TheMegahusky]

That was just amazing! I know it was only a snapshot of Nottingham but it was good to see. During my student days in Nottingham, I recall fondly you and Rob brought me back to the 80’s. I loved Nottingham I have been back a few times since being a student and I do recall Saint Mary’s church was black I do have some pictures. I loved the old industrial part of nottm, great to see a young chap explore the old and new of Nottingham. You got me hooked now! Lol😊 Isn't Rob such a mindful of the history of Nottingham? Thank you and I look forward to your next city. Ps. I recall the Victoria market in my day was packed it was the go-to place for your fruit and veg and material for the summer ball gown. Thanks again! 😊

[@M20100]

Hats off to Rob, he really did a fantastic job with the tour. I actually didn't know Lace Market was more show rooms and finery as opposed to the heavy duty induatrial work. Which on reflection makes loads of sense. Always learning. Nottingham is very rich and interesting in its history.

[@towerofpeace]

Went to uni there in 2000s and lived in Lenton. Still one of my favourite cities and awesome to see some of my favourite spots still thriving. Thanks for posting this!

[@fillrobs7726]

Anyone who comments to say you are negative, clearly do not watch your videos, Great stuff as always David

[@TheMerryDwarf]

You know, when I watch your videos I never skip, I just end up watching the whole thing - they are really engaging. I then spend a ton of time pausing and googling various things that have been mentioned in the video

[@EwanBurnettSK]

Love this! It's always brilliant to see a proper walk through Nottingham, and to even learn a bit more about my home town

[@lindadejonge]

I live in Nottingham and you have seen more of the city than I have ! The guy that gave you the tour is a brilliant guide....and I've now learnt more about my "adopted" city...Thank you! ♥️

[@Arctic_Fox_NFFC]

Thanks for that Linda, you're most welcome.

[@Froxdj]

Absolute legend he's from Forest Fan TV, he's a legend!!!

[@adrianjermy8865]

Just watched both the videos of Nottingham and was great to see your part 2 address the missing bits of part 1. Nice to see some local history being told by a very informative guide. I used to work in the Broadmarsh for Intu and it's sad to see how it ended up despite all the promises.

[@philpriestley6254]

Nottingham is a lovely place, just down the road from me in Derby so i go regularly

[@daili4917]

Aha, yup just as I did too the other day - does make me feel bad for Derby mind! We can't have nice things...

[@tsundereyoongi]

Lived in Nottinghamshire my entire life and I've learned many new things and seen areas I've never noticed before thanks to this video. Thank you for coming back with a local and giving the place an extra look. This video is great!

[@Kay-outdoors459]

Thats brilliant! I might just visit ❤

[@rinseharry794]

Great video and what a lovely guy, it’s great to see people with such passion and knowledge about the history of their area

[@snowy5742]

Brilliant day with Rob from a Nottingham born lady too. Great video x

[@darrenwilliams3882]

Thanks for both videos. They’re a great illustration of the tale of two halves playing out in Nottingham. I live on the outskirts and rarely venture into the city, so I guess I’m a contributing factor in the retail decline we’ve seen there. Bringing life back to such spaces in a way that will last, given how we all work, shop and live these days, is one hell of a conundrum.

[@woz_in_oz]

Great to see what positive feedback you’re getting David

[@ThisIsKuusi]

Well done for giving our great and historic city another airing and well done Rob!

[@suzanheywood]

Really enjoyed the video and that guy showing you around made it very interesting because of his knowledge.

[@Arctic_Fox_NFFC]

GCSE History from Arnold Hill!

[@TrevorDavies-gc4zo]

What a Mega insite back in time for me.And how things have changed for the better.Thanks for sharing,and your time.im about to retire and have more time on my hands,so I,LL be back now myself to explore. Thanks again.

[@philmiller8259]

Great job mate really enjoyed the video on my proud and glorious city.

[@devvyas8215]

I was a student of Ntu. Nottingham has changed so much. Thank you for showing it.

[@williamstringer6519]

I have always thought Nottingham would be a rather drab city. This video changed that impression totally. It is bright and well kept, with many impressive and charming buildings. It just shows how ignorant I was. As an erstwhile Londoner I also enjoyed the soft Northern accents. A great video!

[@Samantha-xr4mx]

Great video chaps. Same thing happened here in Wellington New Zealand.. council broke put up car parking no one h goes into city anymore. Shops closed, boarded up. City workers still working at home which is shocking. Business's need to get staff back to offices asap.

[@BeccaAl]

I’ll meet ya at the left lion at 1pm Rob (aka Robin Hood!) I’m glad you went back to my home town.

[@RichRobinson]

Respect to you for going back and of course, for the people of Nottingham. I studied there for 3 years and enjoyed the city centre back in 2006-2010.