On 24th July 1952, the statue of Robin Hood was unveiled by the Duchess of Portland on the Robin Hood Lawn, beneath the walls of Nottingham Castle, in the remains of the moat on Castle Road.
This photo was taken from the walls of Nottingham Castle. It struck me as appearing like a miniature village, but of course, it is real.
Located in a commanding position on a natural promontory known as "Castle Rock", with cliffs 130 feet (40 m) high to the south and west. In the Middle Ages it was a major royal fortress and occasional royal residence. In decline by the 16th century, it was largely demolished in 1649, with the Duke of Newcastle later building a mansion on the site.
