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16th
May 2002
Heritage
I'm not going to answer the topic question since it's clearly devil's
advocate (posed perhaps by the Sheriff of BBC Nottingham!). On the
point Nancy from Madrid makes about removing old buildings, is there
any defence to demolishing Victoria Station in the 60s to make way
for the hidious Victoria Shopping Centre? Using the old station would
have made a very posh shopping arcade (something like they did in
Swindon with the old steam train works). But no we have to live with
60s eye sores.
David
Nottingham |
16th
May 2002
Stereotypes
I like watching snooker on television, but why does Anthony Hamilton
has to be known as the "Robin Hood of Snooker"? I know that Anthony
comes from Gedling and he is Nottingham born and bred like myself,
but I think that this phrase is too much of a typecast on Nottingham.
People do associate Nottingham with Robin Hood, but I dislike it when
people are reffered to as the Robin Hood of something just because
they come from Nottingham. If they got rid of that nickname, I would
support Anthony a bit more.
George Handley
Nottingham, UK |
10th
May 2002
Robin Hood
Absolutely not! I have lived in and around Nottingham for all of my
41 years and it really p****s me off when people say to me "you must
be really fed up with all that Robin Hood c**p by now"... Well, no
I'm not. Robin Hood represents one of the first rebels conected with
Nottingham, in our country's long history. Nottingham, or Nottingham
based people have, over the years, often taken a healthy lead were
rebelion of one kind or another has been required. I say "Long live
that rebelious spirit that Robin Hood showed us over seven hundred
years ago
kevan Matthews
Nottingham, England |
6th
May 2002
Nottingham
Nottingham is a great place.....or WAS!! Even I as a mere 25 year
old want to know why the council want to destroy all of the beautiful
buildings that we HAD!! I can remember them knocking down the 'Flying
Horse' (I have a picture of me and my brother looking at the hole
they left. And was it 'The Corner Pin' they knocked down to build
the, Oh so lovley, 'Disney Store'!! The only things I've have to remind
me of what a beautiful town Nottingham once was, are books of old
postcards that my dad has brought me, and his and my mums memories,
themselves having lived in Nottingham all their lifes. I don't live
in Nottingham now, I'm in Madrid (Another beautiful city!) I miss
Nottingham so much, but when I go home and see what a mess they're
making of the town I'd rather stay away and remember it my way!! It's
not just the older Nottinghamese that want Nottingham left as it was!!!!!!!!!!
Nancy
Madrid |
6th
May 2002
Nottingham or Yorkshire
In a little church yard in AtHersage, lies the body of Little John.
If you visit the parish church in Edwinstow, you will can see the
place were both Robin Hood (Hode) and Marian Fitswalter were marryade
and if you go into the forest of Sherwood you will find a tree that
is thought to be Robin Hoods meeting place. For years Nottingham has
had its own beliefe that Robin Hood was a Nottinghamshire born man,
while Yorkshire people say he cam from Yorkshire. In the days when
Robin Hood lived, all of the midlands were mainley wood land and men
could move swiftly from one place to another. So why cant both Yorkshire
and Nottingham come to the point that he could have been controling
both areas, of Britain at the same time. History has many hidden corners
and in time we may know the truth. But it is a fact that he may have
lived in both Nottingham and Yorkshire. from one day to another.
Derrick Thomas White
Nottingham |
4th
May 2002
Robin Hood
As an eight year old, my fondest recollection of Nottingham is my
visit to see Robin Hood. That was back in 1962 and the day is still
fresh in my mind. I still show my young son the "Robin Hood Club"
pin and certificate, which hold an honoured place in my dilapidated,
but treasured old scrapbook from that era. As far as I am concerned,
Nottingham and Robin Hood are one and will always be that way. Too
much of the past is being brushed aside, don't let it happen there.
Andy Burton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
29th
April 2002
Robin Hood
As a Nottinghamshire born lad I believe the legend of Robin Hood is
a source of debate and interest for thousands and the fact that the
arguments cannot be settled is part of the attraction. The story highlights
and encourages enquiry into that part of history and that is a good
thing and if Nottingham can make a bob or two, all the better.
Mick Lander
Luton |
29th
April 2002
Robin Hood
History or legend he is ingrained in the consciousness of every Nottinghamshire
person. When Forest won the cup (Another legend of the distant past).
Some of us attending a gathering at Cliff College in Derbyshire sat
on top of a Bartons Coach singing "Robin Hood, Robin Hood... as we
entered the car park. Everyone new where we came from!
Mick Lander
Luton |
29th
April 2002
Robin Hood
Es un personaje que a mi me fascina,que luchaba por las causas justas
defendiendo a los oprimidos y luchando contra los tiranos como el
prìncipe Juan. Me gustaba una serie de televisiòn que salìa que trataba
sobre las aventuras de Robin y todo lo referente al personaje. Saludos
desde Aguilera,Durango,Mèxico para los amigos ingleses al otro lado
del ocèano atlàntico
Manuel Galindo
Durango, México |
25th
April 2002
scrap Robin Hood
I left England in 1956 ,and I am still asked about Robin Hood .He
his a part of England like the royal family ,you would not want to
scrap them would you.
Diane
Chilliwack B.C. Canada |
24th
April 2002
robinhood
i cant believe that there is such a debate! what is this all about?!
course Nottingham keeps Robin Hood! You'll be giving HIM away to Brussels
like everything else in this country next!! Love and cherish the hunk!
He's one of the good 'guys' (pardon the pun)
sally carnell
grimsby,lincs |
16th
April 2002
robinhood
robinhood should stay the figure of nottingham for ever he is just
right for the 21 first centuary
steven reay
hull yorkshire |
13th
April 2002
Robin Hood
I live in the US & meet people from all over the world. When asked
where in the UK I am from I say Nottingham & I have never met anyone
who doesn't immediately say OH yes Robin Hood! Nottingham is famous
everywhere for Robin Hood & I think it would be a great mistake to
try to change this.
L.West
Durham NC. USA |
12th
April 2002
robin hood
dear old robin hood who for many years has put nottingham on the map.
the lace trade brought many people to notts but robin hood will live
forever. whether he was real or not(i like to think he was real) he
is ours to keep. any other county that dare try to steal him off us
are only jealous because their county is too boring to have a hero
that is centuries old. when i walk in the woods, i like to think he
used to do the same with his band of merry men when nature was flourishing
and the only things he had to worry about was the sheriff of nottingham
and his men instead of motorbikes running towards you without caring
whether they run you over or not.
angie
kirkby-in-ashfield |
5th
April 2002
Robin Hood
What's Robin Hood got to do with Nottingham? He's was a probably a
Yorkshireman (or worse - from Mansfield). It's the Sheriff who was
from Nottingham. More statues of evil beardies, I say.
Eustace Ballards
Nottingham |
3rd
April 2002
Robin Hood
For me Robin Hood will be always symbol oflove to nature.The best
film of Robin Hood is with Michael Praed.This film show ous everything
so i mustint nothing more.
Magdalena Deimer
Nürnberg-Germany |
28th
March 2002
Robin Forever
If Robin Hood disapears from Nottingham then Nottingham will disapear
from the International consciousness. I live in the US. No-one has
heard of Nottingham until you mention Robin Hood - oh yes thay say,
now I remember. What pea-brained clod dreamed this up. By the way
Marion should have a statue.
Alan Marsh
Little Falls U.S.A. |
15th
March 2002
Robin Hood
Without Robin Hood and his Merry men No one would have heard of him
so do keep his history alive. I loved the films when I was small also
the books. I always liked Friar Tuck but as I was very young couldn't
understand why Little John was so tall Cheers Marj
Marj Busby
Adelaide Australia |
15th
March 2002
Robin Hood
Robin Hood would do a better job in Parliament than a lot of MP's
(and he's dead!) Vote for Robin!
Val Ford
Tunbridge Wells |
12th
March 2002
obliterate hood
he is obsolete, and fictional
Bill Shakespeare
Stratford-upon-Avon |
Robin
Hood
There is always room in this world for Robin Hood. If the time comes
when there - isn't shame on the world. Man or myth, truth or fiction,
it's the whole image of someonehelping the less fortunate - taking
from the rich to give to the poor. Long Live Sir Robin of Locksley.
He shows us that we can make a difference (although we must try more
honest ways!)
Valerie Ford
Tunbridge Wells |
Robin
Hood
Who thought this one up then ? I mean what other City or Country would
turn it's back on something that makes them seperate from the rest.
I have travelled the world and you say to someone Nottingham and the
answer you get back is either Robin Hood or Brian Clough. As anybody
if they have heard of Leicester or Derby and the responses are less
positive. Can you name anything immediately that makes these two Cities
stand out? No. Nottingham is growing fast and the facilities and attractions
are growing at the same rate. let's use our robin to attract the visitors
and then let them see for themselves what else the City and County
have to offer
Phil Robinson
Nottingham U.K |
robin
hood
is nothing sacred? why oh why do the powers that be assume that they
can trample over peoples' feelings and ideals just because the got
elected. the robin hood image is a powerful one, it attracts people
from all over the globe - mess with it at your peril. my quiver is
full...
kim
nottingham, england |
Robin
Hood
Update the image of Nottingham, but not at the expense of denying
our heritage. My ancestors records are found in Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire,
Nottingham. When my son, at age 13, was ranked 3rd in the US in his
first year on the Archery circuit, it seemed he was exercising his
heritage. Robin exhibits many admirable traits. Show how these traits
are demonstrated in contemporary times. The concept of updating Nottingham's
image and dumping Robin are not mutually exclusive. You can keep Robin
and update the image. Show the continuity. If you deny our heritage,
you deny us. You, in fact, deny that which you are trying to show.
Regards.
Joe Bower
Phillipsburg, NJ USA |
Of course it is the right image! Why on earth would anyone want it
to be different.It doesn't matter if one is young or old, Robin Hood
will always be a hero! Lets not deny, children of the future, a beautiful
story. Lordanis, of Nottingham stated it well, "If he goes, (Robin
Hood) some of the magic of this city goes with him too."
brenda littlejohn
Massena, USA |
Robin
Hood
Robin Hood should remain as at the least a legendary figure and focus
for the city and tourist trade. Whether we like to admit it or not
Robin Hood is the only figure that actually can be proven to put Nottingham
and Nottinghamshire on the map. The University, Boots, Raleigh Bikes,
Lace, Textiles, Coal, Torvill & Dean etc. are not so identifiable
with Nottingham to the world outside the East Midlands. Even in the
South East of England I have found people with vague notions of what
and where Nottingham is. They are surprised when you mention that
Jesse Boot was from Nottingham. Coal for example is associated more
with Wales or more northern parts of England. Even Raleigh Bikes are
not automatically associated with Nottingham. Robin Hood should remain
as a central figure for the industry of attracting the world outside
of the region into the City and the County. In other words Robin Hood
is a useful set of bones on which to set out the detail of the other
aspects of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. To be quite frank as soon
as the centuries old legend of Robin Hood is discarded it will take
a long time to replace it.
Graeme C Hall
Oxford (formerly Nottingham formerley Irvine, Ayrshire).
|
Robin
Hood
I visited Nottingham early last year (2000) and have always wondered
about the legend of Robin Hood - was he real or was he fictional?
For me, the question wasn't really answered, but it doesn't matter.
He is "part" of Nottingham and "what" Nottingham is. Robin Hood will
always be "Nottingham" for everyone knows Nottingham when they hear
Robin Hood; How many people give you the same recognition when you
say, "you know, where the lace is made!!
Deborah Mattiuzzo
Sydney, Australia |
Robin
hood
I live in Lancaster C.A. My mum is from Nottingham and I still have
family in nottingham. When ever people ask where Nottingham is,all
I have say is Robin Hood Country then they know where Nottingham is.
Keep Robin Hood. He is known around the world.
sheri van fossen
lancaster ca. usa |
Robin
Hood
Come on everybody. It's obvious that Robin is staying put. Not a single
comment has anything negative in it at all. Who came up with this
fabracition anyway?
Ryan
NY |
Nottinghams
Image
I wasn't aware that was anything wrong with Nottinghams Image! Robin
Hood will be with us as long as there is literature, and so should
Nottingham. If I get to England, and I hope to soon, I would find
Nottingham an attraction.
Robert W. Anderson
Petoskey, Michigan |
Robin
Hood
I think that Robin Hood and Nottingham should be in all holiday brochures
about Britain since we were all brought up with the famous story of
him and for being Scottish myself i actually think that people would
come back to Britain after that terrible Foot and Mouth incident and
get the tourism industry back on its feet!
Bill
Bo'ness, Scotland |
Robin
Hood
Get rid of Robin Hood! No Way! I live in the U.S., but my mother was
born and raised in Nottingham and my grandfather was a guide at Nottingham
Castle. When I tell people that my mother is from Nottingham, I get
a confused look until I say,"You know, Robin Hood." Which gets immediate
recognition.
Jennifer
New Jersey, USA |
Robin
Hood
I think that Robin Hood and Nottingham should be in all holiday brochures
about Britain since we were all brought up with the famous story of
him and for being Scottish myself i actually think that people would
come back to Britain after that terrible Foot and Mouth incident and
get the tourism industry back on its feet!
Bill
Bo'ness, Scotland |
they should not get rid of Robin it is part of our heritage and part
of the fabric of Nottingham, in fact they should promote him more
to the international tourism industry especially after the foot and
mouth crisis.
Andy
Sherwood, Nottingham, currently in Tampa, Fl, USA |
Robin
Hood
Heidi from Canada, I don't know where you get the idea from that councillors
wish to see the end of Robin Hood. You can rest assured that none
of the councillors at Nottingham City Council want to see his demise.
Indeed, we are so proud of him that his image is featured on our logo
- Our Style is Legendary.
nottingham city council |
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Nottingham
I came across this debate purely by chance, while researching background
related to Robin Hood. I am in the midst of creating a stage set
for a Christmas Panto with the story of "Robin Hood." The play is
to be performed in New Westminster, British Columbia, which is on
the west coast of Canada. We expect to be sold out in all shows,
judging from the ticket sales so far. If "Robin Hood" is such a
draw so far away from Nottingham, I would expect that in the town
of Nottingham itself, the theme is a fair gift to tourism, and a
ready-made "cash cow". I can only conclude that the councillors
in favour of purging Robin Hood from the local scene are direct
descendents of the original inhabitants, the Snots. You can tell
them I said so.
Heidi Piltz Burton
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
reply to
heidi, the canadian
I would expect that of an American, but a member of the Commonwealth,.
Shame on you. Long Live Robon Hood and Long Live Britain.
C P Cottinger
Nottingham
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robin
hood
all over the world every one knows who robin hood is what he stands
for. speaking for everone who is very proud to have robin hood for
our hero!!!!!!! I will still learn all my future generations and learn
them never to forget you can never take him away from us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
loyal follower
huthwaite |
Robin
Hood
I was recently in a pub about 3 miles out of Sherwood Forest when
a conversation between some American tourists caught my attention.
"Robin Hood?" the mother said to the father, "he was a land owner,
one of the richest in his time". "No he wasn't" replied the daughter
(aged about 7), "that was one of the best Disney movies; he was a
hero". The story of Robin Hood is still getting told the world over
after all this time and someone thinks we should abolish the whole
idea just like that. Well done, good plan, I like ruining peoples
dreams and pride. "Long live Robin" they chanted at Disney and I'm
still chanting with them.
Anna Jackson
Mansfield, Notts |
Robin
Hood
Having just discovered the controversy surrouding this topical `Speakout`
who started this in the first place? |
robin
hood
You cant get rid of robin hood, where would the tourist go?I was born
and bred in Nottingham, my family and I visit the castle and sherwood
forest every time we come over for a holiday.I live in Canada and
when people ask me what part of the old country do I come from I say
Nottingham and they say oh Robin hood country and start asking a lot
of questions about Robin Hood and the castle. Please dont get rid
of him,he is a part of my heritage.
Patricia Dodge was a smith
Pakenham Canada |
Robin
Hood
What´s all the fuss about! Have people nothing better to do? After
15 years of travelling, Japan, U.S. India or wherever. Mention Nottingham
& people say: Oh Robin Hood Sherwood Forest. This Legend true or false
put Nottingham on the map. Get rid of his legacy & you´ll have even
less tourists coming!
Craig
Berlin / Ex Notts. |
Robin
Hood
I no longer live in Nottingham, but am a frequent visitor. How can
anyone consider getting rid of Robin Hood? It's totally bonkers! What's
next? Pulling down "The Trip.." or "the Salutation", or bulldozing
the castle? Whoever came up with this should be ashamed of themselves.
It doesn't matter how real unreal the legend is - it's still a part
of Nottingham, and without it, the city identity would be sorely undermined.
Robin "Loxley" Marshall
Northumberland, UK |
Robin
Hood
Havent we lost enough of our British heritage and traditions? Keep
the Legend of Robin Hood alive.It makes me angry that someone even
considered dropping this national treasure.
Peter Marsh
Nottingham |
Robin
Hood
After getting my yearly community charge bill I say come back Robin
Hood all is forgiven! Robin is as Nottingham as Goose Fair and the
River Trent. Now if someone suggested getting rid of our local councillors
because they are not in touch with reality,nor appropriate to Nottingham
society I might well agree!
Don Butt
Nottingham |
Robin
Hood
So what if he was a criminal - York does pretty well with Dick Turpin.
OK, so maybe he's not the perfect roll model - but hey, No-ones perfect.
Robin Hood belongs to Nottingham. Robin Hood is Nottingham, Nottingham
is Robin Hood. Lets be proud of what we have - and exploit it - come
on Nottingham Three Cheers for Robin Hood.
Jason
Selston. Notts |
Robin
Hood
NCC would be totally barking mad to drop Robin Hood BUT it must be
remembered that, as far as can be ascertained from the legends and
ballads, Robby probably never came further south than the Don valley.
The link with Nottingham is spurious and based solely, as far one
can tell, on the Sheriff of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, or more
properly its remains. The Sheriff's bailiwick covered a vast area
of the Midlands and South Yorkshire albeit his administrative base
was Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, at the time of the legend, ran,
more or less from York to Leicester. I say keep Robin, but as one
of the symbols. What about some truly Nottinghamshire grown heroes?
Suggestions welcomed I am sure.
Mick Ulyatt
Mansfield |
Robin
Hood
NCC would do well to heed the comments of every one who supports the
legend of Robin & his merry band not enough is done to capitalise
on our hero. The worlwide interest is unbelievable and in our opinion
not enough is done to attract more visitors, I don't think the NCC
realise what a goldmine they are sat on. GET A THEME PARK BUILT ASAP!!
Gerry Thorpe
Armthorpe,S Yorks |
robin
hood
we must keep the statue of robin hood it is part of our heritage and
the children of today still take pleasure in reading the story and
listening to the tales.the visitors center at sherwood forest is a
fun way of learning what life must have been like in that time
warsop woman
nottingham |
Robin
Hood
I am a chauffeur living in Perth, Western Australia. I have been here
for 34 years. Whenever I pick up a passenger from the airport, there
is a comment on my English accent. The usual questions follow; where
did I come from, how long have I been here etc. If I tell them that
Nottingham is my home town there is usually a blank look but as soon
as I mention Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest and the Sherrif of this fair
city a look of realisation crosses their faces. Robin Hood is synonymous
with Nottingham and should for ever remain so.
Mal Holmes
Kelmscott, Perth, Western Australia |
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I lived on
Welbeck Street until I was 9 and my fondest memories are playing
in the forest, and clambering all over the statue of Robin Hood.
Nothing, here in Ottawa, Canada comes close to the passionate heritage
that Nottingham exudes. PLease don't change a thing. I want to come
home and see it all as I left it 36 years ago.
Marion Steele
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
in reply...
To Marion Steele
of Ottawa. Hi Marion, I live in British Columbia and left Nottingham
45 years ago. I have been back often and if you haven't been back
for 36 years you would see a great change in the place. It's nothing
like the old Nottingham that you and I once knew, It's changed each
time I go and sometimes I can hardly recognize where I am when travelling
around the area. It's still nice though and the nostalgia is still
there.
Judith Wagner
Winfield, British Columbia, Canada
|
Robin hood is totally mad,especally on the robin hood movie where
little john falls in the water and starts scareming help!
nobody
us |
I definately vote to keep the Robin Hood Statue. It is a part of my
life, past, present & future. How could I visit my old home town &
not be able to see this landmark of Robin outside the Castle of Nottm.
My children grew up with Robin Hood stories & now my grandchildren
also are enjoying them & all the History with it. They are proud to
have that good 'ole English background. So, keep on riding Robin with
your Merry Men of Nottingham!!
Margaret (nee White) Patterson Stringer
Kirkland, Nr. Seattle, Wa U.S.A. |
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Robin Hood
There's medieval fun for all the family during the Robin Hood Pageant
at Nottingham Castle from November 2-4.
The grounds
are transformed into a medieval village for this annual celebration
of Nottingham's very own legend - Robin Hood. There will be jugglers,
jesters, a puppeteer, archery, historical re-enactments, craft demonstrations
and a daily jousting final. So all you Robin Hood fans - be there!
nottingham city council
nottingham
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Keep Robin Hood and Little John Long Live Nottingham |
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Robin Hood!
Good God man Robin Hood IS Nottingham. How can anyone even entertain
the idea of removing him and his folk lore from Nottingham. For
Gods sake, set your sights on something more meaningfull than to
take away something that is so precious to all people from Nottingham.
Ray Walker
Pooraka/Adelaide/Australia
in reply
I see my friend Ray Walker from Adelaide Australia, has commented
on this subject and I can't let him get ahead of me so I am putting
my two pennorth in. We grew up with Robin Hood. As Ray says, He
is Nottingham! He wears Robin Hood Green, what would you call the
colour if you got rid of him? I really think this is a wind-up,
no-one has any intention of getting rid of Robin's image and rightly
so, they would be bonkers if they did. Robin is Nottingham's legend
and everyone around the world knows about Robin Hood and then how
could I tell them I'm Maid Marion if there was no more Robin Hood?
They've got rid of all the lovely old buildings, next thing you
know they will be knocking the Castle down! Surely they won't destroy
good old Robin too. Don't let 'em wind you up folks, it's not true
as the good man from the City Council wrote, they know better (we
hope!)
Judith Wagner
Winfield, British Columbia, Canada
|
robin
hood
keep robin.look at the e-mail people have sent it sayes it all? new
labour wants shooting dead.
peter marlow
heathfield basford nottingham |
Robin
Hood
Why on earth should anyone want to get rid of nottinghams connection
with Robin Hood?? It's the most stupid suggestion I've ever heard,
Robin Hood is a part of our history and we should be proud of it not
destroy it to give an image of moving forward and if any of you are
too blind to see that then think of it in terms of without Robin Hood,
Nottingham would lose most of it's tourist industry and a heck of
a lot of money that it creates, so the idea is all round ridiculous!!!!
Sarah L
Nottinghamshire |
maid
marian and merry men
i like watching maid marian and merry men on CBBC at 5.00pm over there
in nottingham sherwood fevistal channel on channel LPG 304 on sherwood
digital.
lee bedwood
birmingham,erdington,UK |
Robin
Hood
I was fortunate to visit your lovely city last summer. My children
were so intrigued with the legend of Robin Hood. I think the city
should capitalize even more on the Robin Hood Legend. Outside of the
statue @ the castle it was difficult to find believable Robin Hood
acknowledgements. I visited the Tales of Robin Hood and the Sherwood
Forest. I found that there could be much improvement in the delivery
of the message & history. Overall.. Nottingham is the heart of the
"real" english people. I love the square and the Pubs. You should
market this city to more Americans.
Palm Harbor, FL, U.S.A |
Robin
Hood
All contributors to this page can rest assured that the legend of
Robin Hood is safe and secure in the hands of Nottingham City Council,
which has no plans whatsoever to drop this image recognised as synonymous
with the city throughout the world. It is true that Nottingham is
a vibrant and forward-looking city, but we are proud of our association
with the Robin Hood legend, so much so that his image is featured
on our logo – Our Style is Legendary.
nottingham city council
nottingham |
I think that if the people who want the change have done as much for
the city of Nottingham. As the history of Robinhood has done. Then
i agree if they have not, then leave it alone for us normal people
to enjoy with our children, and go get a life.
Stuart Horobin
Uttoxeter |
ROBIN
HOOD
EVERY ON IS RIGHT LEAVE ROBIN HOOD ALONE. I THINK THAT WITH ALL THE
PROBLEMS RECENTLY WITH FOOT & MOUTH THAT GETTING RID OF A MAJOR TOURIST
ATTRACTION OF THE MIDLANDS IS SIMPLE INCOMPREHENSIBLE! I THINK THE
PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IDEA TO SCRAP ROBIN HOOD SHOULD BE PUT
IN STOCKS IN MARKET SQUARE (THE CITY CENTRE FOR YOU FOREIGNERS) AND
FREE TOMATOES PROVIDED. VIVA ROBIN HOOD
MICHAEL HOBSON
NOTTINGHAM |
Good old Nottingham city council they are at it again ie: totally
out of touch with the wishes and feelings of the good people of that
fantastic city.I have one thing to say to the powers that be LEAVE
ROBIN HOOD ALONE how dare you presume to take away our heritage ask
anyone anywhere in the world if they know of Nottingham and the reply
will be the same "Ah ROBIN HOOD" leave Robin alone and get a life
all of you at Nottingham City Council.
Gabriella
Dubai United Arab Emirates |
Robin
I live in Albany Georgia. When asked where I"M from my reply is "Robin
Hood Country" That's all it takes folks, everyone world wide knows
"OUR" Robin. Instead od tearing down, They should be putting up more
of Robin.At the main highways for tourist statues of Robin that proudly
declare"you are entering Nottinghamshire the home of Robin Hood with
dates etc.Sell his image but! please don't bury him. A Nottingham
girl who loves the legend of "OUR ROBIN I reside in Leesburg Ga and
I am very proud of my heriage.Nottighan and all of the memeories of
Little John. Friar Tuck and, Maid Marian.
Betty Griffis Howarth
Leesburg,Georgia.USA |
Robin
Hood
Where ever I go in the world and I mention Nottinham, many people
do not know it. If I then say Robin Hood, they say AH! That Nottingham.
Why can't we just leave it as it is. I get so angry at Politicly correct
know it all's who have to come up with quack ideas to justify their
jobs. It has only been the last 15 years that Robin Hood has been
promoted in the City anyway. If Nottingham were in the USA we would
have a huge theme park with Robin Hood look alikes and the Merry men
experiance? MMMM may be not. Any way leave Robin alone or no one in
the world will know us! Where will our new image be then? Thrown in
the bin, where it should stay!
Neil Allen
Nottingham |
Wrong
target
Leave Robin Hood alone and scrap Nottingham Castle instead! It's the
poorest excuse for a castle I've ever seen. You have to feel sorry
for the tourists who travel to Nottingham from all over the world,
inspired by the Robin Hood legend, and end up going home with photos
of a bog-standard, 19th century eyesore.
anon
Nottingham |
land
stealing from the poor
Speaking from exprience in loosing land to greedy poeple(aka the white
man)I say you should leave Robin's alone!All he ever did was to help
the poeple you wealthy turn away!If there's anyone that should loose
thier land,it's those who abuse it!Still, it's nice to know that My
poeple aren't to only ones that are misunderstood or forced to give
up what is rightfully ours!
sonia Quiver The Lakota
Tucson AZ USA |
When I saw Nottingham for the first time on my holiday to England
I absolutely loved the city especially because it told so much about
the history of Robin Hood with it's castle and everything. I think
Nottingham should be proud to have Robin Hood as the image for their
city.
Hilde
Hoevelaken,The Netherlands |
I`m not totally sure what this article is about but if some tw*t at
NCC is thinking of scrapping Robin Hood they should be booted out!
NCC should be deeply,deeply ashamed and embarrassed about how they
have destroyed Nottingham. They are easily swayed in my opinion,by
what I don`t know. Cash - perhaps?
Penny Camps
Rainworth,Notts |
Robin
Hood
Robin Hood embodies the good old English spirit. He still stands for
courage and charity. Why should he be replaced? He took from the rich
to give it to the poor. No doubt that this capitalist system rejects
that idea.They would rather have someone who gives it all to the rich.
Leave common people their identity!
Marc Oliver Ohm
Rendsburg Germany |
scrap
robin hood?
Nottingham is Famous the world over, with my job i spend a lot of
time talking to people from other contries. Not one EVER has asked
me where Nottingham is, this is because of the fame of the city through
the history of Robin Hood. Scrap robin hood? You might as well change
the name of the city as well. FOOLS
Alan Barrett
HUCKNALL |
I've
been away for 18yrs and people still ask me about our 'Robin'. You
grow up not realizing the 'Heritage'that you were born into.I'm from
Bulwell,going down to the 'Trip'was great.It would be a shame to lose
the past...all the best.Trevor
Trevor Bakewell
Friendswood Texas U S A |
where's
my bleedin' statue then eh? all that lazy husband of mine did was
shoot a few arrows and wear tights... i had to do the cooking, washing
and cleaning up after the merry men and that friar tuck was a right
messy sod i can tell you! did i get a statue in recognition for all
my hard work? did i b*****y! i think its time to right this fundamental
injustice!!!
maid marian
sherwood forest |
Some
cities try to invent themselves by sifting through history to find
any tiny scrap of evidence to enhance tourism. What they wouldn't
do for their own Robin Hood, Earl of Loxley!!Nottingham is so lucky
to have a legend like Robin Hood which is known across the planet.
His tales are an example to rich and poor alike. To the rich and powerful,
"greed will be your undoing". To the poor, "in unity lies justice".
Dorothy Fitzalan-Howard
Shelton, Nottingham, England
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I think Robin
Hood is the hero of the Midlands, and all those Nottingham folks
who want to see him taken away are barmy! I only wish there was
more of the original Sherwood Forest left!
Dan Sellers
Chesterfield, England
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Robin
Hood is as much a part of Nottingham as Silent Night is a part of
Bavaria. Governments may come and go , but Robin Hood will always
remain. Robin Hood took back from the overtaxing government and returned
the common persons' money back to them. Robin was the first supply
side economist and the father of all tax reductions.
Ken Cooper.
Farmington Hills, Michigan U.S.A. |
|
I am so sad
that in this 'modern' new labour/new age we seems compelled to rid
ourselves of every vestige of our history and heritage.
We wouldn't
be here without it. It makes us what we are - good or bad.
We should celebrate
it. Cultures denied their historical and cultural roots demand to
have them restored - yet here we are willing to throw our baby out
with the bathwater.
Keep Robin Hood
- and find a new home for the wonderful, now closed, 'World of Robin
Hood' while you're at it!
Liz
Nottingham, UK
|
How
thought this up? You cannot get rid of Robin Hood. Everytime I enter
Nottinghamshire, I sing "Robin Hood, Robin Hood". Call me nuts, but
this guy has been a hero since childhood. I live in Mansfield, the
centre of the ancient forest of Sherwood. Scrapping the legend that
gives this area its identity would be a travesty. Look at all of the
literature, plays and films based on the Robin Hood legend. Everyone
world wide knows of Robin Hood. He is synonymous with Nottingham and
Sherwood Forest. Without Robin there would be no Nottinghamshire.
Kevin Boxford
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire |
|
I would have
to say, Robin Hood was an outlaw and had a price on his head, but
if he was alive today he would be good box office and I would have
him on the radio show I host, no problems. I guess the first question
I would ask him was what music he likes to listen to. I hope it
isnt Greensleeves, that would definately not make the Radio One
playlist, not unless it was a remix by someone like fatboy or groove
rider. Which would lead me nicely into my next question. Wouldn't
the merry men be better with more up-to-date, with-it names, like
fat boy john or groove rider scarlet. And merry men! Come on. That
should be posse, surely? To finish, I would ask Robin what he would
do if he was dictator for a day and maybe he would like to stay
and help a phone-in contestant on my News Quiz of the Year. I'm
sure he would offer some assistance to my listeners, as Robin is
well known for helping the less fortunate.
Spoof
London
|
Scrap
old robbie? bloody shuttlecock and bolderdash. bloody-bleeding leave
things as they are!
Seamus
Stokeferry-kingslynn |
| Its
interesting that the only city in Britain to have a criminal as its
most revered figure also has the highest crime rate in England. It
always seems very ironic to me that the Robin Hood statue's bow is
always being stolen.
Having said
all that, I agree with everybody else that Robin Hood must be kept.
Unlike the ubiquitous mindless vandals of modern Nottingham, Robin
Hood was a hero with unending appeal.
Nicolas Holzapfel
West Bridgford, Nottingham (currently France)
|
We
have an expression in Australia that describes perfectly the person/s
who came up with this idea --- Brain Dead Wombat!!! Can you imagine
if we tried to destroy the Ned Kelly legend? And Ned Kelly certainly
doesn't have the romantic appeal or integrity of Robin Hood. Like
many of your contributors, I was originally born in Nottingham and
while people I meet have no idea where Nottingham is, they definitely
know of its association with the Robin Hood legend. If the legend
hadn't of existed (???), some advertising executive would have made
a fortune by doing so!!!
Mark
Sydney, Australia |
Being
born & bredd in Nottingham and having spent the last 16 years in Asia,
i can assute you that Nottingham stands for 2 things Brian Clough's
Forest Side, and Robin Hood, no mention of lace, Boots, Bicycles,
Salvation Army founder, Torvill & Dean, or even Derek Randall, so
don't lets be stupid, we must keep Robin Hood and encourage Richard
Green to make a come back!
Grenville Wilson
Hong Kong |
If
you Scrap Robin Hood and then mention Nottingham, the response may
well be "Where is that then"? Is that really what this is about, or
is it trying to clean up an image? Leave History alone and keep Robin
and Nottingham on the map. I've travelled around over the years and
haven't lived in Nottingham since 1961 when I first joined the Army
but I am proud to say that Nottinham is where I hail from. As many
have already said and I get the same respose, "Ah Robin Hood Country".
Colin Allsopp
Hull |
Robin
is an essential part of nottingham. No matter where you are in the
world if they haven't heard of Notts, they sure have heard of Robin.
i for one am proud of him.
john rothwell
Burlington,Ontario,Canada |
We
should keep him. We keep destroying our 'history'. We can express
our modern and futuristic image but still need to maintain our links
with and sense of history. The whole makes Nottingham and to discard
such a major part of its history would be like chopping off a limb.
Jennifer Brookes
Nottingham |
|
Don't you dare
scrap Robin Hood. England has a great and diverse heritage. Removing
Robin Hood would harm Nottinghams history and reputation. History
is an important part of our lives, it helps us look back and consider
how we can improve ourselves as a society and celebrate important
events. So basically hands off, Robin Hood should stay for another
few thousand years and more!
James Woodcock
Broxtowe, Nottingham
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|
Leave Robin
alone, he's been here a long time, apart from his arrows being stolen
as soveneirs, he is one of the sights people come to see, i always
look forward to my visit
Lynne Burnley
Dewsbury. uk
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Its all well
and good saying that we need to move with the 21st Century and perhaps
Nottingham needs a new image aside from Robin Hood, but are you
really asking us to give up what makes Nottingham great, our history,
our heritage and our cosmopolitan culture? Byron, D.H. Lawrence,
Robin Hood, they all make up part of that culture and to take any
of it would be to take a part of us away. I am a Brit, currently
residing in the USA and yes when i tell people I am from Nottingham,
they all cry "Ah, Robin Hood". I long to come home, and back to
Nottingham and I hope to see none of it changed or gone especially
the omnipresent Mr. Hood. We can move forwards without destoying
the past. Long live the Snots (yes Snots, not a typo)
Joanna Barchet (nee Sutton)
Rochester, NY USA
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You can't scrap
Robin Hood, the statue is a focal point, it ahs prsonal family history.
my granddad was chief constable in the city and of the memories
i have of him are one of him with the statue when it carried its
arrow. my nanny, his wife would be up n arms about this, although
not a native of the city, she had strong feeling about the city.
i moved away 20 years ago but still identify with the city and the
symbolism involved with robin hood, and i feel that the legend is
part of what makes the city and its people the place it is. Name
-
Veronica
Newton-Farrow Stevenage
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Once again political
correctness has run amok!! I thought it was bad in the States but
this is ridiculous! Robin Hood should not only be preserved but
celebrated. It is an integral part of English legend and harms absolutely
no one. Traveling through Britian a few years ago, Nottingham was
one of our stops just because of Robin Hood. The forest was mysterious,
the town delightful and there was magic in the air...all because
of the legend of Robin Hood.
Maureen Heiss
New Jersey, USA
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When i decided
to come to Nottingham from Greece to study was because I only knew
this city in England due to Robin Hood.If he goes,some of the magic
of this city goes with him too.I say keep him forever
Iordanis
Nottingham
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