Historic Nottingham
Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Nottingham from the collections and archives of Historic England.
Discover Nottingham's listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Nottingham's most significant historic sites, curated from the National Heritage List for England.
Arkwright Building, Nottingham Trent University
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This a very fine and elaborate example of later C19 architecure in the Gothic Revival style by an architectural firm which designed buildings of world...
Nottingham Arboretum
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A mid C19 public park designed by Samuel Curtis. Read the official list entry to find out more.
11 Pelham Street and 3 Thurland Street, formerly the Nott…
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The former Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Bank, built in 1879 to 1882 to designs by Watson Fothergill of Nottingham, with internal alterations of 1985...
Former Police Headquarters and Central Fire Station
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A former police and fire station, built 1938-1940, and designed by R M Finch OBE, Nottingham City Engineer, assisted by Alexander Steele, with...
County House
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Townhouse, with possible C15 or C16 origins, rebuilt between 1728 and 1733, remodelled and extended in 1833 to form judges’ lodgings, subsequently...
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Public House
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A public house, principally dating to the late-C17 and C18, extended in the C19.
The Howitt Building (former Raleigh Cycle Company main of…
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An inter-war office building, designed for the Raleigh Cycle Company by the distinguished Nottingham architect T Cecil Howitt and now in use as a...
Former bus garage, 270-276 Huntingdon Street
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A little-altered, purpose-built bus garage, designed in a 'Moderne' style for the Barton Transport bus company and completed in 1939.
Council House, Exchange Buildings and Adjoining Shops and…
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Council House with offices and shopping arcade, and adjoining shops and bank, forming a rectangular island block. 1924-29. By T.
Inland Revenue Centre Office Buildings, Nottingham
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Six office buildings for the Inland Revenue of 1993 - 1995 by Michael Hopkins & Partners. Read the official list entry to find out more.
General Cemetery
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An Anglican cemetery of 1836 with Dissenters' extension added in 1865, both with their own mortuary chapels, since demolished.
36-44 Long Row and 2-20 Market Street, Nottingham (former…
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A department store on the corner of Long Row and Market Street of 1927-1928 by Bromley and Watkins incorporating: buildings on Long Row by William...
Church Cemetery
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A cemetery laid out by Edwin Patchitt for the Church Cemetery Company and opened in 1856. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Inland Revenue Centre Amenity Building, Nottingham
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The Amenity Building at the Inland Revenue Centre, of 1993-1995 by Michael Hopkins & Partners, is listed at Grade II for the following principal...
Highfields Park
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Highfields Park, Nottingham, opened in 1923, is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: Planting: the park retains earlier, C19...
Bromley House
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Town house built about 1752, possibly to the designs of Sir Robert Taylor, converted into a subscription library in 1821.
Nottingham Municipal War Memorial
West Bridgford
Municipal war memorial, dated 1927. By T Wallis Gordon, City Engineer. Portland stone ashlar, with wrought-iron gates.
Richmond House
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An Art Deco commercial and industrial building built in 1930 to the designs of George Gordon Hardy. Read the official list entry to find out more.
10 Pelham Street and 2A & 2B High Street
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The former Boots Store, located at 10 Pelham Street and 2A, 2B High Street, designed by A N Bromley and dating to 1902-1905, is listed at Grade II for...
Theatre Royal
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Theatre built in 1865 to designs by Charles J Phipps with later alterations by Phipps in 1884 and Frank Matcham in 1896-97.
Statues of Robin Hood and his Merry Men
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Group of three stylised sculptures of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, unveiled in 1952, designed by James Arthur Woodford.
The Albert Ball Memorial Homes, including boundary walls,…
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Albert Ball Memorial Homes by Arthur Brewill and Basil Edgar Baily, including the boundary wall, gateways, and railings, erected in 1921 for Alderman...
Jewish Burial Ground, North Sherwood Street
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Early C19 Jewish cemetery with coursed rubble sandstone wall, series of 15 upstanding headstones, some with legible inscriptions in Hebrew, English...
Memorial Gardens, Nottingham
City of Nottingham
A public garden donated by Sir Jesse Boot and laid out by Mr J Parker, the Superintendent of the Nottingham Public Parks Committee; the site was...
William Booth Memorial Halls
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William Booth Memorial Halls, built 1914-15 to the designs of Oswald Archer.
Scout War Memorial Gateway
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War memorial erected in 1927. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Public Conveniences
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Public conveniences built c1901. Read the official list entry to find out more.
St Martin of Tours Church and boundary walls
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A C14 church with mid-C15 tower. First restored in 1833, and then in 1887-89 by JE Newberry.
Lenton Priory
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From the time of St Augustine's mission to re-establish Christianity in AD 597 to the reign of Henry VIII, monasticism formed an important facet of...
Railings and Gate to Number 14 Churchill House
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Railings and gate, c1750. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Lenton War Memorial, adjacent to The Albert Ball Memorial…
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First World War memorial erected 1919 by the inhabitants of Lenton. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Statue of Captain Albert Ball, Nottingham Castle
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Statue of Albert Ball, by Edwin Alfred Rickards and Henry Poole ARA, unveiled in 1921 by Sir Hugh Trenchard.
Historic Nottingham through time
The National Heritage List for England contains hundreds of details about buildings and places, including the periods in which they were built and the uses they've had over the years. Explore how your local area has changed through time.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanantly altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanantly altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Nottingham
Historic aerial photography shows the growth and changes in England's urban and rural landscapes, revealing secrets that are impossible to see from the ground.
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The Trent Building at University Park, Nottingham, 1927
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The Trent Building and University Park, Nottingham, 1952
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St Mary's Gate and environs, Nottingham, 1923
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The Council House and city centre, Nottingham, 1937
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The Market Place, Wheeler Gate and surroundings, Nottingham, 1925
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The Council House, market place and city centre, Nottingham, 1972
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The War Memorial under construction, Nottingham, 1927
Meadows
The Memorial Gardens and adjacent Recreation Ground, Meadows, 1949
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Wilford Power Station, Clifton Colliery and St Wilfrid's Church, Nottingham, 1928
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Wilford Power Station, Nottingham, 1952
Historic England Archive images of Nottingham
The Historic England Archive holds and cares for over 15 million images, from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Nottingham's past.
Eric de Mare
University Park, City Of Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Date created: 1963 - 1980
General view of Lenton Hall at Nottingham University.
John Gay Collection: Rural Life
Nottingham, City Of Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Date created: 1959
An elevated view of the City of Nottingham seen from The Park
John Gay Collection: Miscellaneous
City Of Nottingham
Date created: Jul 1955
Portrait of a member of the Royal Agricultural Society of England at the Royal Show
John Gay Collection: Counties
Wollaton, City Of Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Date created: Jul 1955
A Longhorn cow lying in a stall at the Royal Show, Wollaton Park, Nottingham
John Laing Collection
Beeston, City Of Nottingham
Date created: 05 Feb 1970
The steel roof truss and columns of a warehouse being positioned by cranes, with the steel frame of the building in the background, during...
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
City Of Nottingham
Date created: 1896
A view looking up at the ducal palace of Nottingham Castle from the south-west
Alfred Newton and Sons
Meadows, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Date created: 1897 - 1898
GENERAL VIEW FROM EMBANKMENT LOOKING SOUTH WITH PASSENGERS BOARDING COLWICK STEAMER
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
City Of Nottingham
Date created: 1920 - 1935
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING THE ROCK GARDENS WITH RECREATION GROUND VISIBLE BEYOND
John Gay Collection: Counties
Wollaton, City Of Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Date created: Jul 1955
A view of the Throcking herd of Ayrshire cows being washed at the Royal Show, Wollaton Park, Nottingham
John Laing Collection
Beeston, City Of Nottingham
Date created: 05 Feb 1970
A view of a warehouse at the Boots Factory, with lorries parked at loading bays
Alfred Newton and Sons
Meadows, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Date created: 1897 - 1898
GENERAL VIEW FROM THE EMBANKMENT
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
City Of Nottingham
Date created: 1900 - 1930
GENERAL VIEW OF FLOWER BEDS IN THE ROCK GARDENS
Stories about heritage in Nottingham
Historic England publishes news, blogs, videos and podcasts celebrating England's heritage. Discover the stories we have about Nottingham.
The Buildings of Architect Watson Fothergill
Mentions Nottingham, Mortimer House the Old Castle Inn, Barker Gate Warehouse
Discover the buildings of Nottingham architect Watson Fothergill, who designed buildings such as Queen's Chambers and his George Street offices.
The Timeless Charm of English Market Towns and Halls
Mentions Nottingham
Discover the history of English market towns and halls, including farmers' markets, Christmas markets, market squares and corn exchanges.
The History of Brick Building in England
Mentions Nottingham
Discover 7 examples of how brick building in England has changed over the centuries.
16 Stories of African Lives in Northern England
Mentions Nottingham
Discover the often untold stories of brilliant and resilient people of African heritage.
5 Listed Pub Signs in England
Mentions Nottingham
Take a look at these historic calling cards for pubs and inns across England.
How the Vikings Came to England
Mentions Nottingham
The Vikings have gone from Victorian villains to 21st-century heroes. But what of the real Vikings and their impact on England?
11 Listed Pubs with Fascinating Histories
Mentions Nottingham
Pull up a bar-stool and get familiar with some of England’s oldest pubs.
Working from Home: England’s Domestic Textile Industry
Mentions Nottingham
Explore the story of England’s domestic textile industry, the buildings that housed them and the people who worked within them.
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What does the future of the high street look like? This short film focuses on the cultural diversity of Nottingham and on its local businesses and...
The Street Never Lies: A Distant Walk in Nottingham
What does the future of the high street look like? This short film focuses on the cultural diversity of Nottingham and on its local businesses and traders, as well as familial relationships. The film was developed through working with local young people, and features a soundtrack by an up-and-coming young composer.
16 Remarkable Historic Places Listed in 2023
Mentions Nottingham
Take a closer look at the historic gems that were examined, protected and added to the National Heritage List for England in 2023.
Heritage at Risk in the Midlands Revealed
Mentions Bromley House, 25, 27 and 29, Wheeler Gate, Nottingham
41 sites have been saved and 32 sites added to the Heritage at Risk Register 2023 in the Midlands.
Oldest Decoratively Carved Wood in Britain Found During Building Project
Mentions Nottingham
A large piece of decoratively carved wood discovered by chance has been identified by Historic England as being over 6,000 years old.
Historic England Reveals its Heritage at Risk Register 2022
Mentions Nottingham
Historic England publishes its annual Heritage at Risk Register, the yearly health-check of England’s most valued historic places.
Successful Heritage Regeneration Programme Has Revived Historic Towns Across England
Mentions Birkin Building, Nottingham
Historic England’s £6 million Heritage Action Zone scheme has unleashed the power of heritage to breathe new life into 10 historic towns.
£15.5 Million Christmas Boost for 140 Heritage Organisations
Mentions Nottingham
The Culture Recovery Fund: Round Three will support organisations as they make plans for financial sustainability in 2022
Historic England Reveals its Heritage at Risk Register 2021
Mentions Nottingham
Historic England publishes its annual Heritage at Risk Register, the yearly health-check of England’s most valued historic places.
Heritage and Craft Workers Across England Given a Helping Hand
Mentions Nottingham
142 historic sites across England are receiving grants worth £35 million through the government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
Explore your social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about heritage in their local area.
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Period: 2000s (2000 - 2009)
This inn was built mainly in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Period: 2000s (2000 - 2009)
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem is claimed to be the oldest inn in England, founded during the Crusades.
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Park, Nottingham
Period: Tudor (1485 - 1602)
This country house was built in 1580-88 to designs by Robert Smythson. Alterations were carried out after 1688.
Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Park, Nottingham
Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Period: Tudor (1485 - 1602)
Exterior of Wollaton Hall in Nottingham
Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
William Booth's House, Notintone Place, Nottingham
Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)
These houses were built in c1820. William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, was born in 1829 at Number 12.
William Booth's House, Notintone Place, Nottingham
Wilford, Nottinghamshire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
A view looking towards Wilford House with thatched buildings in the village of Wilford. Three children have been posed in the foreground.
Wilford, Nottinghamshire
Warders at HMP Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
A group portrait of staff and warders at Nottingham Prison.
Warders at HMP Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
War Memorial, Memorial Gardens, Victoria Embankment, Nottingham
Period: 1920s (1920 - 1929)
The War Memorial and Memorial Gardens were built on the Victoria Embankment after the First World War.
War Memorial, Memorial Gardens, Victoria Embankment, Nottingham
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