Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire was formerly famous for the coal mining which powered England's industrial revolution. Thesedays the mines have all closed and Nottinghamshire has reinvented itself as a technological and tourism led area.
Many visitors come looking for Sherwood forest and the spirit of Robin Hood which still holds sway over the county.
Major Towns in Nottinghamshire
The main towns of Nottinghamshire are Nottingham and Mansfield