Nottingham Tour- The Castle
The Castle sits at the heart of the city. A castle has existed in Nottingham since 1068 and was erected by William Peverel on the orders of William the Conqueror.
The Castle sits at the heart of the city. A castle has existed in Nottingham since 1068 and was erected by William Peverel on the orders of William the Conqueror.
The castle was built to enforce the Norman rule of the city. The original castle gradually fell into disrepair after many centuries of Royal patronage.
The
castle prior to the Civil War
On August 2nd 1642, King Charles I raised his standard at Nottingham Castle and started the English Civil War. After Charles' defeat the remains of the castle were demolished.
The Duke of Newcastle later purchased the land. Today's ducal palace was built on the site of the original castle, using - in part - the stones of the original castle.
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The Main entrance into the castle
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In the 1830s some of Nottingham's citizens stormed the Ducal Palace in protest at the Duke's voting against a parliamentary reform bill. The Palace was set ablaze.
The Castle was left as a burnt out shell for many years, until the Duke leased it to Nottingham corporation for 500 years in the late 19th century. The Corporation rebuilt the castle and turned it into a museum open to the public. |
The Long Gallery inside the castle
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The museum also encourages a hands-on approach for the children (of all ages)
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