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Explore the origins of DC Comics' Batman and its connections to Nottinghamshire.
‘Mad’ Madge: Bassetlaw’s Sci-Fi trailblazer
Exploring the life and legacy of Margaret Cavendish.
Pilgrims of Nottinghamshire: The Mayflower Voyage
Follow the journey of the pilgrims as they founded one of the first colonies in America.
How King John died at Newark Castle
Discover the story behind the undignified death of the notorious monarch.
Wilford's cannibal pirate
Discover the story of a Nottingham-born sailor forced to do the unthinkable to survive.
Sherwood Unwrapped
3. ‘Shottingham’
Explore the true crime parallels found in the BBC One drama, Sherwood.
2. Spotlight on the stars
Nottinghamshire actors have relished the chance to take on roles in the BBC One drama.
1. James Graham makes home the real story
Writer James Graham puts his home city at the centre of the BBC One drama, Sherwood.
Welcome to Sherwood Unwrapped
Explore the true story behind BBC One crime drama, Sherwood.
The ‘goblins’ of Wollaton Park
A remarkable discovery by a group of Nottingham school children is re-examined.
The Knights Templar and the dungeons of Newark
The story of the demise of the mysterious order in Nottinghamshire.
The story of Raleigh
How a small cycle maker in Nottingham became the biggest name in bikes in the world.
The exorcist and the witch hunt
Discover how a successful clergyman ended up chasing witches in Nottingham.
Nottingham’s Goose Fair
Explore the long and vibrant history of one of the biggest fairs in Europe.
Saints and martyrs
The lasting effect of Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries.
The Iron Giant
Bringing a beautiful railway viaduct back to life.
Douglas Byng: The origins of drag
How the English comic singer and songwriter brought drag to the masses.
Life at the workhouse
Exploring what it was like to live in a Victorian workhouse.
City of caves
Journey underground to explore the network of caves unique to Nottingham.
The ghosts of Newstead Abbey
Find out about the spooky goings-on at Lord Byron’s ancestral home.
Executions for entertainment
Journey to a location in Nottinghamshire renowned for its public executions.
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Batman and the mad men of Gotham
