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29th
July 2002
Robin Hood
I live in Leicestershire but it is clear to me that Robin Hood is
such an icon for Nottingham. It's the first thing most people associate
with Nottingham, such a powerful and worldwide symbol for the county
should not be lost. Keep Him.
Matt
Leicestershire |
29th
July 2002
Robin Hood
I only live 2 miles away from edwinstowe where sherewood forest is.I
go to the local comprehensive school there.If they abanden the robin
hood what would be special about edwinstowe.It is a classical old
history story.As soon as you say Nottinghamshire to any one they always
think of robin hood.Nottinghamshire is always related to its history
of robin hood , so keep robin hood other wise loose nottinghamshires
history and fame.
stefan prest
bilsthorpe england |
25th
July 2002
Robin Hood
The very idea that Nottingham should drop the Hooded Man as an emblem
for the city is ridiculous. Even though the legend of Robin Hood is
an amlagum of tales and ballards about a collection of rogues, the
fact is that the tale has grown in the retelling to mean much more.
Okay, the guy never robbed the rich to give to the poor, but he was
halfway there. Should we really be abandoning local heroes because
we find they have a chequered past? Churchill slobbed in bed until
midday, Eienstein's wife spent her evenings correcting the mistakes
he made in his calculations, but people still hold them up as praise-worthy.
Why should Nottingham abandon its most recognisable cultural figure
just becuase someone gets a little twitchy at the fact that they have
a criminal record?
Mat
Loxley, Sheffield |
15th
July 2002
robin hood
livin in nottingham all my life i woz told about robin hood and how
proud i woz , now as a member of nottingham scooter club we are so
proud to be in nottingham and of robin hood . to loose the legend
we would loose a lot of peoples pleasures and pastimes so keep robin
hood in nottingham 4 ever .
andy unwin
nottingham |
10th
July 2002
Robin Hood and the Sheriff
As an ex-pat. I have many people ask about Robin Hood and the Sheriff
of Nottingham(the bad guy). My uncle Thomas Harby was the Sheriff
of Nottingham for 2 years. In 1981 when my parents and brother were
now living in Denver the Denver Sheriff wrote a letter to my uncle
stating he would look after the family with great attention, knowing
that they are related to the most famous of all sheriffs in Christendom
- the Sheriff of Nottingham. He went on to say that we hope that Robin
Hood and his Sherwood Forest Gang do not make your tenure unpleasant.
My uncle responded that Robin Hood is enjoying a fortnights "pardon"
at the moment, but immediately afterwards I intend to track him down
- all in the name of Charity, of course. So yes, let us keep the Major
oak and Robin Hood country going for many years to come.
Sheila Shoun(nee Harby)
Canon City, Co. USA |
10th
July 2002
Robin Hood
Does Nottm need a new image? NOPE. How could anyone possible get rid
of Robin Hood? Look out Arthur and Merlin, you'll probably be next!
Dianna
Queensland, Australia. |
9th
July 2002
Robin Hood
I was born in Nottingham and now live in louisville Kentucky, getting
rid of ROBIN HOOD would be like doing away with the Kentucky Derby,
when I come back to NOTTM AND PEOPLE ask where I live in the states
I say Kentucky, whats the first thing that comes to mind when I say
that COLENEL SANDERS KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, shall we get rid of that.Who
ever came up with getting rid of heritage get a life.
Andrew Bakewell
louisville KY USA |
6th
July 2002
Robin hood
Anyone in green tights is OK with me. I often use Robbo as an example
for how I run my life, walking the streets late at night feels a lot
safer knowing Little John and Friar Tuck have 'got my back'. Just
as long as I don't look like Kevin Costner...
Dan Morse
London |
4th
July 2002
robin hood
i was born in kirkby in ashfield a few miles from sherwood forest,my
brothers and father seved in the sherwood foresters regiment we love
the legend of robin hood and long may it live.
ray charlesworth
adelaide,australia |
2nd
July 2002
Robin Hood
After reading many of the comments on Robin Hood, is probably fair
to say that he is a fictitious character, but his roots may be based
on some fact...although i doubt very much that he robbed the rich
to give to the poor, he probably did it to line his own pockets. As
for the debate upon whether Robin of Loxley came from Sheffield as
his name suggests, or from Nottingham as the legend goes well...who
am i to say? But he's made such an impact on Nottingham that i think
he should stay associated with Nottingham and not Sheffield, anyway
Sheffield has other historical importance...mainly regarding steel.
Mathew
Stocksbridge, Sheffield, formerly from Retford, Nottinghamshire.
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1st
July 2002
Robin Hood
I am a student in Nottingham. I have travelled to other countries
and as Neil Allen said people all over the world will instantly know
where I'm from if I mention Robin Hood. But what do we have to offer?
The castle, 'The Tales of Robin Hood' center. Are these really good
enough or are touristsd visiting the city dissapointed? It seems to
me that at the moment people would be better off staying at home and
watching 'Robin Hood Prince of Thieves'!
Mathew Youngs
Nottingham |
1st
July 2002
ROBIN HOOD
Long Live Robin Hood/ It would be a great shame to stop teaching are
children about this part of English history!!!
Daniel &April Kelleher
LasVegas NV.U.S.A. |
1st
July 2002
Robinhood
Robinhood was a good man he took from the rich to give to the poor.
He may be a legend now but think of all the tourism it brings to our
area and the extra customers it brings to our local shops who would
most probably struggle without it.
LINDA
RAINWORTH MANSFEILDNOTTS |
27th
June 2002
Robin Hood
Get rid of Robin Hood? Why an earth would anyone want to do that???!
I was born and bred in Nottingham and now live abroad. Wherever I
am and wherever I travel if asked where I'm from I am proud to say
Nottm - people then usually respond, 'ah yes, Robin Hood, Sherwood
Forest...' and sometimes even 'Nottm Forest FC'! Its a quaint little
legend we have there so why not keep it?
Rashida Rahim
Belgium |
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24th
June 2002
Robin Hood poem
ROBIN WHO???? We need the educate the rest of the world about this
inspirational character! Here is a poem I wrote based on a true
life experience! While recently in Houston, Texas
I thought a yank was trying to vex us...
For as we talked of many things...
Lying
leaders and future kings
The conversation took a turn
To what we do and what we earn
Yanks
are pretty forward, see...
So this didn't really bother me
But when he asked our nearest city
My empathy soon turned to pity
He said he'd hear of "NottingHAM
The wiley sheriff and Mar-i-an...."
"Sherwood Forest ... Friar Tuck..."
But at
Robin Hood he came unstuck "
And Robin Hood, that guy in tights...
Who robs the rich and gets in fights...
All dressed in green, he sure is swell...
And there's his buddy: Tinkerbell!"
At this point I stopped him quick...
Could
he really be that thick?
But correcting him, would seem rude
My good intentions, misconstrued
So I just smiled and told a lie..
"Must stop you there ... I have to fly!"
We said
goodbye, his hand I shook
Before he got to Captain Hook
But he just grinned from ear to ear..
"Ya'll
all come back to Texas, hear!"
And till this day, I'm sure that man Still thinks Robin's Peter
Pan!
Brita Bevis
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
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17th
June 2002
Robin Hood
Good god no!!! Im actually on holiday in New York and people say one
of two things...are you from london - if not where...i go Nottingham
and their eyes still glaze over - then i say Robin Hood and then they
know where it is - some even still say is that near London - so being
born and raised in Nottingham, Robin gives us a sense of identity!
English lad in New York
New York |
11th June 2002
who?
Could someone please tell me who the hell is Robin Hood when he is
out?
Hans
Holland |
10th
June 2002
Robin Hood
I think that Robin Hood is a great part of Nottingham heritage and
should not be scrapped. Nottingham has already lost so much including
Raleigh. How much more do we have to give up?
Julie
Nottingham |
10th
June 2002
robin hood
I think that Robin Hood is an important piece of Nottinghamshire history,
but I hate him because he shot my Great GreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreat
grandad with his bow and arrow!
bbr
w bridgford england |
5th
June 2002
Robin Hood
I live in South Australia, originally from Sheffield,Robin Hood still
lives on in my heart& always will,I went to Nottingham Castle,saw
little John,s grave, all on a school outing, around 1966,I thought
it was wonderful,I have seen every Movie and TV show ever made,"Long
Live Robin Hood" I say, try living in Country with no history,I know
where I would rather be. Kathy Hall Whyalla South Australia
Kathy Hall
Whyalla, South Australia |
1st
June 2002
Robin Hood
I love Robin Hood, and think he lives on in most of Notts peoples
heartsand should stay there and in Nottingham forever
Tam
Warsop |
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Last
reply... 11th June 2002
hello I'am 12 years old I have read some of your replys and i'm
puzzld about ie:10 robbin hoods please tell me more from a puzzed
vicki
vicki
nottingham
and in reply..
Just seen your query Vicki and I am pleased to supply you with information
and explanation why there were so many "Robin Hoods" about during
the 12th century. During that period, any outlaw from Yorkshire
to Lincolnshire who were actively working outside the law were regarded,
and indeed, took on the name of our hero. to read all about him
log in to (search}"BBC.Co.Uk/History",and then search and go "Robin
Hood". But there is only one true Robin, and the whole world knows
where he operated Vicki----Nottingham This will put you into the
history of our legendary hero. Give us your views later on. b.clyde
10th June 2002 Nottingham
b.clyde
Nottingham
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