Every year the entire third grade of our beachside elementary school studies Robin Hood. Half are transients receiving government assistance. Yet, most know the legend and all are intrigued that there is still a Sheriff in Nottingham, that a perfect archery shot is still called a "robinhood," and that there are tombs for Robin, Little John, Will Scarlet and, yes, wicked Prince John. One year they donated money to adopt an oak through the Sherwood Forest Trust. Why? Because they believe in the adventure and romance and derring-do of Robin, Marion, and the band of Merry Men. Do away with Robin Hood? It's not possible. The children of the world won't let Robin Hood be forgotten.

J.M.West
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

Scrap robin hood, what is going on.as a child i plated robin hood with my friends and hope that mine will do so too. robin hood the right image for the 21st century probably not but are we really ready to scrap history in favor of image, nottingham without robin hood i think not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Donna
Newark,notts

What lunatic suggested getting rid of Robin Hood. Any way for generations he will be remembered, you can`t erase it from the minds of people all over the world. Here in Victoria mention Nottingham and its Robin Hood country, like Liverpool and its The Beatles. Leave it as it is I say.

Margaret Gregory
Geelong Vic. Australia

When it comes down to it, Robin Hood was a lawbreaker and it is not a good role model to set for our children or to have as an image to present to the rest of the World that Nottingham supports lawbreaking.

James Henman
Nottingham

You can't scrap Robin. In North America we have a baking flour called Robin Hood Flour. Many a child has amused his or herself by calling the grocery shop and asking "Do you have Robin Hood by the bag?" What we do without Robin?

Linda
Toronto, Canada

Robin Hood is my imaginary friend...how dare you people who have no imagination and don't about sensitive souls like me try to 'scrap' my friend? shame on you.

Mike Davis
Nottnigham

It's about time you people stopped trying to destroy history, destroy robin Hood you might aswell destroy Nottingham. How do you think Nottingham become so famous. If it was not for Robin Hood i would not have taken Archery up, and gone on to become european Gold and World Bronze Field Archery Medalist.
Put your efforts into dealing with modern day problems in nottingham and leave the past alone.

Alan Knowles
Sutton in Ashfield UK

New York has the Statue of Liberty, Paris has the Eiffel Tower, London has Big Ben, and we have ROBIN HOOD. All these have something in common, they all have a landmark. If you planned to scrap the Eiffle Tower, would it be Paris anymore? This is the same as scrapping ROBIN HOOD. I've liked him ever since I was a kid. I used to pretend to be him, I used to copy Walt Disneys version of ROBIN HOOD. So DON'T SCRAP ROBIN HOOD.

Liz Cross
Kirkby-in-Ash, Notts

whois the nut who wants to get rid of robin hood i grew up with robin hood went to the college right opposite his statue read all the history about him when a kid ihave lived in oz for 33 years when poeple ask where i come from and say nottingham oh robin hood country put the nut in stocks who thought the stupid thingup and throw rotten eggs at him and leave him there for as long as robin has been a legend for ever robin...

mick hage
perth wa

and in reply...

Presumably it wasn't typing you studied at this college?

R. Hood
Nottingham

if ya asking me, the closest thing we have nowadays to robin hood is a pimp...
Nah...think about it, the businessmen (the rich) come to his toms (the poor) and give them money, then he gives the money back to the poor, his women.
And incidentally, his worst enemy was the local sheriff ;¬)

Mike
Middlebrough

everyone knows that Robin of Loxley
was from staffordshire! i think robin hood should be replaced with a statue of a staggering Brian Clough with a cheap bottle of whiskey! Nuff respect though to the greatest football manager of a generation

N.Clough
Burton

Now what a good idea. At the same time why not knock down Nottingham Castle and build a tower block of flats and a multi story carpark alongside.

Maid Marrion
Kimberley/Nottingham/England

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING, NOTTINGHAM WITHOUT ROBBIN HOOD WOULD BE A DISASTER. I WAS BORN IN CLIFTON AND USED TO GO THERE ALL THE TIME. HE WAS LIKE A SAVIOUR TO THE PEOPLE OF IS TIME. HES NOT JUST NOTTINGHAMS PROPERTY HE BELONGS TO THE WHOLE WORLD. AND BELIVE ME MOST OF THE WORLD KNOW ABOUT HIM. OLD BOY FROM NOTTINGHAM. NOW IN AUSTRALIA FOR 35YRS.

PETER (SMURF)
Penrith NSW Australia

Just think about it, without Robin Hood we would be missing so much in Nottingham: - those green felt hats with the feather in - those crazy plastic pens in the shape of an arrow - the tales of Robin Hood - lots of archery - maid marian and her merry men (the kids tv show) - lots of medieval nick-nacks they sell in the tourist info centre, the tales of robin hood shop and the castle - the sherif of nottingham - statues - a nice story - sherwood forest - I could go on and on and on, look nottingham would be much much duller without that crazy legendry dude. we take him for granted but he is known worldwide and he lives in the hearts of the nottingham people, ahhh. give the guy a chance!

Miriam
Nottingham - where else?!

You have to be kidding. Nottingham without Robin Hood??? Forget me visiting. I only know about Nottingham from Robin Hood.....

Debbie
Reno, Nevada USA

Glorifying Robin Hood is like glorifying Ronald Biggs - they're plain common criminals no more no less.

Sheriff
Notthingham

A few years ago,my wife and I were on holiday in Switzerland,and in one of the clubs we visited,I was dragged onto the stage,(all in good fun), and had to copy the previous artist by yodeling.They asked where we came from and when I said near Nottingham there were shouts from the audience,all nationalities, of Robin Hood and Brian Clough. Why get rid of something that is known worldwide.There is always some idiot who wants to destroy our heritage and belittle everything English.

ERIC ANNABLE
Brinsley ,Nottingham

WHY DO YOU THINK THEY MADE THE FILMS??????????????

STACEY
NOTTINGAM

We shouldn't scrap Robin Hood because he is part of Nottingham. I've grown up with Robin Hood when i was little my Grandma and Grandad used to take me and my brother to the tales of Robin Hood all the time and we thought it was brilliant, having this person who robbed from the rich to help the poor and i want my children to learn about Robin Hood. People always think of Nottingham when they hear the name Robin Hood so if you take away Robin Hood Nottingham won't be Nottingham.

Rebecca Bramford
East Leake Nottingham England

Robin Hood is still as relevant today as ever. He was all for helping ordinary Nottingham folk by giving them the ability to pay their way in the days when money was short. In Nottingham we are learning from the rest of the world and using Robin Hood as an example by joining Credit Unions. Save and borrow money with your neighbours and help local people help themselves. Not necessarily stealing from the rich to give to the poor - more helping the ordinary people to help themselves!

Ella
Nottingham

The legend of Robin Hood was based on a character who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor,now we have a goverment who rob from the poor and give to the rich,which way round do you prefer?

CHARLES
preston

Please leave Robin Hood alone-he is part of our English Heritage-which many are trying to destroy.

Jackie LeRoux
Margate Kent

No we shouldnt scrap Robin Hood. He stands for all that is great about Yorkshire.

Elvis Presley
Graceland. Memphis

Elvis, Robin from Yorkshire. Very dubious - Ed.

Robin hood is a historical figure and if it is done away with, we will be destroying our heritage. Everyone may be sick of hearing about him, but he is what helps us survive here. Isn't that what he tried to do to begin with? The statue needs to be repaired, but not destroyed. We cannot destroy our heritage.

Kaarin Lukens
Litchfield Park Arizona

Robin and his faithful friends have been my best friends since I was a little boy.They were an example for fairplay for I think every child. Loose Robin,Nīham will loose its soul. You think thatīs naive? I donīt care Grant the kids a pleasent dream.

Stefano Poletti
Grefrath,Germany

It wouldn't be the first time Robin Hood was banned somewhere in the British Isles. "In 1555 the Scottish parliament prohibited any further annual celebrations in which there were impersonations of Robin Hood, Little John, the abbot of Unreason and the Queen of May. Those who participated in choosing such within royal burghs were made liable to five years' imprisonment; those chosen were to be banished from the realm...." --quoted from "Robin Hood", by J.C. Holt.

According to another author, Jeffrey Singman, when the ban on Robin Hood plays was restated some years later, there was a riot in Edinburgh.

Robin Hood has always been a model of fair play and good manners. But he has also been the king of misrule, and that can be a source of alarm for government officials.

Clyde List
Sherwood, Oregon USA

As I am a direct descendant of John Missing , eleventh century High Sheriff according to Hant's Landed Gentry, I would be much disturbed to see some mindless blokes trash my heritage. Love BBC from landmanbob in Albuquerque, NM, USA

Charles Robert Missing
Albuquerque, NM, US

Who the hell would want to scrap Robin Hood???? everyone associates Nottingham with Robin Hood without him there would be no Nottingham!!long live Robin Hood!!!! the only thing we should get rid of is the s**t that want to get rid of him!!!

Maid Marian
Banbury England

If you can think of a better image for Nottingham then I would be more than willing to listen. Until then leave Robin Hood where he belongs. Thank you.

Mr. Burton-Smith
Nottingham

SCRAP ROBIN HOOD? no!!! He's our man... a symbol of our city. His ledgend is not only a tourist attraction but also a moral lesson... give to the poor etc.

Now, scrap the MONARCHY, now THERE'S a subjet. Sat on their a***s all day getting paid to kill foxes...

Andy
nottingham!!!!!

Ladies and Chaps of England? As you read through these inputs all around the world that long to keep the ghost of Robin Hood alive, remember that tourism will stay alive and well in Nottingham which benefits all you bloaks!!! Keep your culture alive and be proud to be an Englishman/woman....signed another Englishwoman in the U.S. that longs to be there with you and her faily!!LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!!ive the Queenlo

NICHOLA
Placerville

Please leave Robin Hood alone.When I was a kid I loved Robin Hood and I still do.I've spent some time in Nottingham and one day I will be back with my kids to show them where Robin Hood lived!

Christopher Galea
Birkirkara, MALTA G.C.

Don't mess with Robin! Just when we get ready to visit England, you're talkin' about yankin' Robin out of da woods...not a good move. Take Earl Flynn instead, but leave the Hood and his gang alone...if ya know what I mean.

Esther Wiserich
Chicago, Illinois USA

Hi! I live in the US, but I came to your site hoping to find a bit of Nottinghamshire where I visited some years back. I went there while vacationing because of all the wonderful stories I saw related to Robin Hood. It would be so disappointing if you diminished his legend. He was one of the first "good guys" I had a crush on. That was when I was a young teenager. Now, in my middle years, I still think fondly of those stories; I still would like to come back to Nottinghamshire, because that's where Robin Hood lived, and became a legend.

Karla Person
Virginia, USA

Robin Hood is very much alive in peoples hearts and imagination as this debate clearly shows. Why must council officials (I'm presuming this came from such a source once again) persist in trying to disassociate themselves with the legendary figure. The response these suggestions always receive shows time after time how important Robin is to people the world over. It is time the city acknowleged our heritage and promoted the association with pride.

Charlotte White
Nottingham, Robin Hood Country

I WONDER HOW MUCH MONEY WAS PUT INTO THE RE-IMAGING OF THE OLD VICTORIA SHOPPING CENTRE, OR THE NEW MONSTROSITY OF A BUILDING THAT NOW STANDS WHERE THE RAIZED EVENING POST USED TO STAND?IF THE RIGHT PEOPLE WERE TO PUT IN AS MUCH THOUGHT AND EFFORT INTO THE THE IMAGE OF ROBIN HOOD AND CO.THE RESULTS COULD BE A GREAT BENIFIT TO THE CITY.AT PRESENT WE SEEM TO HAVE A POORLY MARKETED ICON.HYPE IT UP A LITTLE!

LEROY
sarasota florida

This is a follish idea and one, which I think is practically impossible. You cannot "scrap" a legend which has been inherent in British Culture for so many hundreds of years. I am surprised that someone has actually even considered this idea, as economically for Nottingham this makes no sense at all. Most of the visitors to nottingham come because of the Robin Hood legend. Scrap this, and the economy will suffer accordingly. Why don't we "scrap" the person who came up with this ridiculous idea and see how they feel about not existing anymore.

K Hollis
Loughborough

Scrap it !!! I have worked all over the country, the main thing that is talked about is ROBIN HOOD. Who`s daft idea was it anyway. KEEP HIM WHERE HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN.

Tony Barron
Long Eaton

My wife & I have friends in the Nottingham area (Gamston) whom we met in Canada last year. We promised them that we would come to Nottingham to visit them in 2002 and certainly don't want to see your fair city be without your Robinhood notoriety. Forget scrapping him.

Tom Weaver
Kansas City, Missouri. U.S.A.

Yes let's scrap Robin Hood and replace it with Players Fags. My last Idea was also a huge hit, I managed to convice those guys at Coca-Cola to change the formula what a great idea eh!

Dumb Ass
Atlanta, Mars

O.K. What nut case came up with the idea of scrapping Robin Hood? Known forever all over the world if not another penny was spent on advertisement. All big companies and any other town would kill for such a famous son. Should they advertise that Nottingham is going to arm it's police force instead?

George Moore
Lakeland, Fl

I've lived in Nottingham since I was born and life wouldn't have been the same if my dad hadn't taken me to the Castle and to the Tales of Robin Hood and to see the statue. Its brilliant and you can never lat it die! People know of it all over the world - its what makes Nottingham famous. You say "Nottingham" to someone in any country and they say "Robin Hood". If you want to get rid of anything get rid of Maid Marian Way which splits the whole city in half!

Anna Dowdeswell
Nottingham

Robin Hood never was! Dont be a fool,if you were rich would you give it to the poor? Not you bloody stupid Americans who have no history!We have to live in this town that used to have a history but commercial forces killed it!

PAUL
Nottingham

Hi there folks. I was reading a couple of months ago that you were thinking of scrapping robin hood. Well let me tell you something here I'm a local lad from broxtowe but i'm in canada at the moment visiting a freind and when people ask where in England i'm From then i say Nottingham and they say OH Robin Hood. Robin Hood is know all over the world so i'm asking WHY scrap it when you are known in over 150 World Wide, I'd be very proud of that. Wouldn't you?

Graham
Broxtowe

What new image do they have in mind? Only thing that springs to mind is a carry-over from the 20th century - fish'n chips, lager louts, pewking in the streets, etc. What one-brain cell moron came up with this notion of getting rid of Robin Hood? It just illustrates the level of degeneration in the species, which I suspected for a long time. We are considering moving to Nottinghamshire and hope this interfering busybody gets put in his/her place. (I suspect they're on the Council - they're usually the ones that screw everything up for posterity!) (I'm an ex-pat Brit)

Val Haile
Redding, California, USA

As someone who used to go to Nottingham when I was a lad. It is a shame that you intend to change such a valued status to the city.

Stephen Schofield
Dundee, Scotland

Robin Hood is synonomous with Nottingham - how can you deny history. I vote to keep him I have family in Nottingham and we always visit the castle when I visit Nottingham.

Marion Holland
Victoria, B.C. Canada

Robin was not dobbin, if he goes i'll be sobbin.
Don't lose him or abuse him just show him as he is...a wizz!

BillyLoomis23
Nottingham

Oh Robin, see what happens when you turn your back for a while. What you need to do is get up a petition to "Save Robin Hood". Of course you will need the backing of The Sheriff of Nottingham. I hope he has a short memory or you are in even more trouble. ;-) Get Maid Marion to help you and in future STAY HOME.

Anne
Ontario Canada

And replace our regional association with what exactly? - Boots, Experian or Capital One?

Zoe Holt
London Reality @ Heart Nottm

I can't believe it- you go away for a few years to visit family in America, you get back and there's talk of scrapping you!!! Legends have feelings you know

Robin Hood
Nottingham

How dare any-one even suggest scrapping our Robin. He is our hero and our past. I have spent almost all my life trying to convince people that he was a real person. Fiction based on fact....He is a part of us and losing him will take away a big part of our history. Scrap him and you will have to scrap the Sheriff too!!! Oh NO!!!

Anne
Ontario Canada

Certainly, we have to keep the legend of Robin Hood in order to promote a regional identity- though we need to distinguish this heritage tradition from what is 'real' history!

Wendy
Nottingham

get rid of Robin? Well why don't we just go the whole hog and get rid of santa claus or the easter bunny, to name just two other great traditions, as well. Robin is part of our history and heritage. what do you have left if you take the culture and colour out of our great country?

Pat Hazel
Ferryhill/ Co. Durham

What!! Get rid of Robin Hood, I don't think so. I live in British Columbia, Canada, whenever anyone asks where was I from in England, the Answer Nottingham, Robin Hood country is their answer, it seems everyone associates Nottingham with Robin Hood. Please, please do not scrap Robin Hood, I want future generations to benefit seeing this heritage site.

Christine Norman
Okanagan Falls,B.C.Canada

My son has almost 4 years. He said that he move out to Nottingham, England. He wants to be Roin Hood.

Kyiv
Ukraine

Robbin In The Hood......

A King...
A Playa..
A Legend....
A Master....

I have been all around the world and STILL...when I mention Nottingham the first thing people say....."Ahh Robin Hood"...

Go on then Scrap it...we dont need him....!!!!YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING.

ST Annes was my part of town for 8 years before I left in 1995...

and still he is very much alive....

In da hood....

Goughy
Tokyo

There is a huge community of Robin Hood enthusiasts all over the world. If anyone wants to see all the latest news and views about Robin Hood and Nottingham, you might like to visit the following website: www.robinhood.ltd.uk

No-one can simply scrap Robin Hood. The legend is just too big for that to happen.

Mike
Sherwood, Nottingham

My name is Chris Johnson and although I emmigrated to Jamaica[where there is a Sherwood Forest] and then to the Cayman Islands[where we celebrate an annual pirates week!]I am proud to have been born and bred in Nottingham. There is nothing like an afternoon at the City ground ,especially when Cloughie was around or a day at Trent Bridge when Arkle was in action ,followed by a few beers at the Trip.Whether you read Byron,watch Saturday Night Sunday Morning or row,Nottingham is the best.Much is owed to our friend Robin and lets face it there are a lot of his relatives around so Tony Blair why not a knighthood for services rendered to tourism along with one for Cloughie and Arkle!

Chris Johnson
West Bay Beach,Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands