Mediaeval Nottingham

Discover more about our mediaeval heritage...

Nottinghamshire Archives holds a wealth of records which can tell us what life was like in Nottingham during the Middle Ages. In this exhibition you can read all about different aspects of Nottingham life, and look at a selection of real stories that tell us more...

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	The twin boroughs The town of Nottingham Find out what Nottingham looked like at Domesday, its streets and gardens, and all about Nottingham Castle
	Rights and privileges Nottingham's charters Explore how the burgesses of Nottingham acquired extensive privileges granted to them in the king's charters
	Mayors and sheriffs Governing Nottingham Find out how the town was run, and more about the Sheriff of Nottingham
	Making money The Chamber, Bridge and School estates How did Nottingham make money? Find out about the Chamber estate and tolls on Trent Bridge
	Holy ground Nottingham's churches Uncover the fascinating history of Nottingham's churches, religious houses and hospitals
	Prayers and pageants Nottingham's guilds Explore the world of the guilds, including feasts, processions and prayers for the dead
	All the fun of the fair Nottingham's markets Find out more about Nottingham's Fairs, from its Saturday Market to the annual Goose Fair
	Cloth and carving The trades of Mediaeval Nottingham Weavers, dyers, tanner and carvers - see more about Nottingham's trades
	Law and order Nottingham's courts From trespass to murder, find out how the courts meted out justice