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.

[@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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[@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

[@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...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 🦁

[@nffctrickett]

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.

[@Muizur]

Well done lad! You've done us proud.

[@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.

[@Hurc7495]

Having moved to Nottingham some time ago I have noticed a curious phenomenon, there is a small but vocal minority who will take every opportunity to criticise the substantial student population, yet it is precisely the fact that the city has two universities that keeps the culture alive. I speak as someone who moved from the home counties and am constantly shocked by the decline of my hometown in concert with the high average age and the unaffordable property!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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....

[@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..

[@thebigpicture-elpanorama]

Nottingham looks like a very beautiful city.

[@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. 👍🏻

[@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

[@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..

[@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

[@ronjonmakin85]

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

[@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.

[@ksweet696]

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

[@helenbartoszek243]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 🙂

[@martynromaine8518]

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

[@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.🙏💯🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@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

[@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. 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@lesleydudley9504]

Loved watching this and thankful to Rob …for the return invitation …he was a good tour guide with good knowledge of Nottm which has been my home town all my life..almost into my 7th decade and seen a lot of change ..not all for the good …one of my nearest towns outside of Nottm is the birthplace of D.H.Lawrence in Eastwood …used to be a thriving shopping high street …not anymore lots of shops closed !!! The death knell of the high street is certainly being rung out !!!

[@ryan7267]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@oliviarenee6854]

I had the urge to comment on the original video until I saw the video of you revisiting! Nottingham is a fantastic city, with tonnes of history, independence and a great nightlife - you definitely missed most of the city in your first video. Thank you for revisiting and a massive shoutout to Rob for showing you around! He did a great job. Nottingham is small but mighty and the best thing about it is our people!

[@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 🙏🏻

[@Froxdj]

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

[@robalolex]

Brilliant tour and insights, Rob! Great, balanced video! 👍

[@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!

[@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

[@PaisleySnail1932]

Rob is amazing could listen to him all day

[@anthonybeaumont7740]

I like this guy rob and his humour and knowledge

[@davidterry2038]

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

[@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 :(

[@philmiller8259]

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

[@wendyhumphreys116]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kaiatherton]

Born and raised in Nottingham, but moved 20 years ago to the US. Virgin Megastore was awesome, nice shout out to it.. Never knew why Parliament street or Standard Hill got those names so I learned something new :). I think one of the issues, even with the stores open is that named brands are leaving, and those are the people who can afford the rent on these places. independent business can't afford high rents. and students can't really afford to support them.

[@fillrobs7726]

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

[@twistagain1964]

Well done for returning to redress the balance. I was born less than a mile from the Market Square and my first court appearance as a young cop was in the Guildhall Magistrates Court (the large abandoned building you highlighted). As Rob correctly said, the city has ebbed and flowed through the years, having benefitted from the Lace industry, Raleigh Cycles, John Players cigarettes, the coal industry and sporting success with Nottingham Forest, Nottingham Panthers and the likes of Torville and Dean (to mention a few). Amazingly we seem to undersell the biggest legend that Nottingham is famous for, Robin Hood! Keep up the great work 😊

[@aeroflopper]

problem with robin hood was he a real person? myth mostly oh and you forgot Boot's. Nottingham had it all.

[@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…

[@nottmfunguy]

Thanks for revisiting Nottm, I left the Rushcliffe borough to live in rural Cheshire about 15 years ago. My wife and I last revisited Nottingham 2022 post pandemic . One night in the city, the other out past Bingham I remember the late 1980's and 1990's were very good times, lots of party's, listening to grunge type music, chilling out at the Heineken festival. Going to the Rock n Reggae, The Angel, Navigation, Firkin and the Irish club (occasionally), gigs at Rock City and Marcus Garvey.. Meeting friends at the Fellows after work. It seemed a great place to be, back then. I used to go to a variety of record shops, Selecta Disk, Robs and Ned's who seem to suddenly disappear. Shopping in Hockley, getting my second hand clothes, avoiding getting my haircut. It has changed a lot, I can see less people were in the City. The Salutation was busy, but noted the streets seemed lot quieter. Even though we would never live there again, it still has a place in my heart.

[@GNorton]

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

[@bennymeyz3306]

Bless everyone involved. Big thumbs up!!

[@bennymeyz3306]

Really enjoyed this episode

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@traceywoodall6937]

You’re a great chap David. Thank you for your second visit to Nottingham. Big thanks to Rob aswell for his insight. Nice to see some positives. Not all in life is doom n gloom. I love that so many people are recognising you and what you do. Good luck mate 👍

[@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

[@joyofthings]

Rob what a wealth of knowledge.nottingham is great.xxx🐝🐝🐝

[@golders99]

The NFFC chap was brilliant. You need to get a local for every town you do

[@Samantha-xr4mx]

Rob is a legend!!!! ❤

[@sarahgreen653]

I've learnt so much about the city I was born in and have lived in all my life (47 years)

[@machonugget]

thanks for doing our great city justice! and kudos to Rob #NFFC

[@woz_in_oz]

Great to see what positive feedback you’re getting David

[@oliver.s2165]

Quality review & you got to see the better parts of Nottingham. He may get banter from the lads on FFTV but Rob from is a very good spokesperson for the city 👏

[@snowy5742]

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

[@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

[@lukemcgibney]

Amazing two videos and fair play to coming back. Love your push in regards to advertising and vision for the site, your very likeable and lovely personality. Nottingham is in real trouble. 1997 to 2007 was probably a peak, night life was good and strong retail. As an x doorman who worked Pryzm it was a typical mainstream club however the R&B night was challenging on a Saturday night. The club closed due to lack of students. The cost of living is so high for them that students are very selective on where they go. In addition to this there is a lot of migration at the weekends. People are choosing to save money and go elsewhere Leeds, Manchester etc. Organised crime has grown and sadly they recruit kids to deal, this has caused a tremendous amount of knife crime amongst under 25s and there are serious police shortages. Anyone working response in the police would say shifts are very challenging. The designer street going under would say even the middle class have been hit in Nottingham. The council has been underfunded from central government hence effecting all councils but Nottingham has been hit really hard. It doesn’t help that it has also lacked vision and a tremendous amount of wastage in public spending. So when you put lack of central funding, local funding, poor management and changing marketing dynamics in retail Nottingham. Rob’s conclusions is spot on in regards to boundaries and funding. What I’d love to see if Turnip can do it, is arrange interviews with councillors along the way. What are these people going to do?! Nottingham people are lovely, big hearts and have tried to be entrepreneurial but given a bad hand when it comes to support. I’d think to be honest the Midlands has missed out on major funding. Great work Turnip!! Thank you

[@eleanorsteventon7534]

I’m glad you proved the doubters wrong and showed everyone that you don’t have an agenda. You’re a talented documentary maker. Rob was great, you make a lovely duo. Another fantastic video, the church pub looked very inviting!Keep up the good work handsome turnip xx

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

That Pitcher and Piano has the only holy spirit i care about :)

[@vanessa-marystarlight.6307]

Great video. Thank you for coming back to Nottingham. I haven't seen the footage from your first visit to comment here. Thank you to our local tour guide, Rob who has so much local historical and economic knowledge. It was fantastic to see the Madhouse Nut Centre market stall is still open. I can remember going to this stall when I was a child. I am however upset that familiar stalls with a long trading history in the Victoria Centre Market have been forced to close. In contrast to some of the other videos on your channel I have seen, Nottingham city centre is doing well. Lots of new buildings such as the new incredible library. Although, as Rob pointed out it not good to hear that trade has been affected by the closure of the Broadmarsh centre. I personally don't like walking through that area anymore. Going back to the point about parking charges, as a local business owner and office worker. I don't go into the city very often anymore. The business owners featured in this footage are brilliant representatives of the city. I am very proud of my Nottingham roots. Thank you again for showcasing our amazing city. 💚

[@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.

[@ul4906]

Awesome video Mr. Turnip, I think it's so important to document the state of things in the country - if it's negative sometimes, then that's just how it is!

[@francoiscalvo2891]

Another great video. Thank you turnip 😊

[@jamiepike6909]

It’s 26 mins long and was posted 2 mins ago🤷🏻‍♂️

[@wanderingturnip]

Look I’m taking the compliment either way 😂😂

[@jamiepike6909]

@@wanderingturnip maybe watched it on x16 speed, it is a great video so far😂

[@kathrynboniface3455]

I am in Budapest right now and they are rebuilding their amazing old buildings. It can be done!

[@childrensworkshops]

As an entertainer i worked in Nottingham (the home of the late great Ray Gosling) many times and enjoyed my visits there. Like so many of the places you visit ~ i performed in and enjoyed ~like yourself , the industrial archeaelogy; canals, buildings, railways and people that i saw & also entertained. Now after 40 years i now live in a warm European country ~ where i moved before Brexit ~ after i realised that i would never be able to afford my own property. I realised too that the entitled Establishment´ (in a ´carefully stage managed democracy´) that have run the UK for generations ~ for their own benefit ~ render the UK population virtually powerless. I also sadly realised that the same population were the ones who bought the hype of the likes of Amazon that resulted in the hollowed out High Streets across the Uk ...many of whom you have visited. Keep up the good work ...whilst you are able & want to . Good wishes old butty!

[@TigerBoyX15]

Well said ..I hate Amazon and it's owner..I don't use Amazon..I prefer Shops .and I buy from shops who Pay Tax here..I also hate what that lot in Westminster have done ..they should be in Jail...not voting for them..

[@leadworksw]

Love this channel

[@ianbrown8690]

Having a local raised your content!

[@MarioFan2127]

I’m an Environmental Biology student at the University of Nottingham. Accommodation is DEFINITELY the highest costing thing I need to worry about here. Especially if you want Halls, the price has shot up the last couple of years and yeah the fact the city is dependent on us is quite noticeable.

[@treyquattro]

that was a really excellent episode! Kudos to Rob aka Arctic Fox for reaching out and inviting you down. Nottingham actually looked pretty good to me (compared to your usual content, that is!)

[@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.

[@mitzy123]

The best thing about nottingham is its many charming historic pubs as well as its craft brewing scene.

[@rfxtuber]

right, but why are councils like Nottingham on a self destruct course of deprivation, high rents, rates and taxation? Why? Why expect small business to pay sky high rates, rents and other disincentives? surly better to create the conditions for trade rather than make it impossible? It makes no sense. I now believe it is being done by design... How people can sit back and just watch this is beyond my comprehension.. The UK seems to be becoming an administrative district for the world somehow, with the destruction of innovation, small business and trade and communities and reduced to third world status... CRIMINAL!!!

[@brianbrown8845]

Nice one Rob you said some great things about Nottingham and gave David a great guided tour of our great city, nice one me duck.

[@13ced]

I did my undergrad at the Uni of Nottingham. Truth be told, at the very start, I didn’t like Nottingham at all. In those three years though, it grew on me considerably. It was especially noticeable towards the end of my time there that it was on the up with lots of new shops opening up around the place. Even some of the local towns around Nottingham such as Beeston have seen quite a bit of investment in recent years with a new cinema opening up there and all sorts of other stuff. Nottingham is truly is a terrific place and I miss it dearly.

[@lizzy198]

Lovely comment 👌

[@warrenlockhart5009]

You Have Rob as a tour guide to take you round our City. Robs a Forest Legend.

[@Arctic_Fox_NFFC]

Cheers Warren!

[@TheDoosh79]

I thought I might have been biased on the last vid with it being my local City, but travelling around the UK as much as I do I'm pretty sure I was fair in saying Nottingham isn't anywhere as bad as some places. Yet, anyway! Thanks for coming back and showing more of it.

[@Manic3DF]

Some history on Guild Hall briefly... Your guide mentioned the Council House is no longer where the Council are based, they still are, but of course the Council is huge and that building is actually small inside in terms of office space. So only the Coroners, Registrars & Full Council meetings are held there now. The rest of the staff moved into offices behind, in what is called the Exchange Buildings (behind Council House near the shopping arcade) and The Guild Hall. Then the Council purchased Loxley House from Capital One on Station Street and staff moved into there, from Guild Hall, Exchange Buildings and various other much smaller sites. :) Source: I work at NCC I am mega appreciative that you came back for another visit and accepted Rob's gracious offer to guide you around our City. A lot of people talk down regarding it, but I personally love our City.

[@GloriaHoulihan]

The Olde Trip pub in Nottingham is said to date back to 1189 ! 🍷🍺 I sat at the same table you are sitting at in the pub! 😊

[@tsundereyoongi3869]

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!