Subjects

Bibliography of Nottinghamshire Folk Plays & Related Customs

The primary focus is on folk plays and Plough Monday customs that were performed in the county of Nottingham. As the traditions were strong on the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire border, I have also included some material from Derbyshire (as well as other nearby counties). If a given source covers other traditions, then these are briefly mentioned as well.

The East Midlands Archaeological Research Framework Project

Downloadable documents providing useful reviews of the archaeology of Nottinghamshire and the other counties in the East Midlands, from the Palaeolithic to the modern era.

Knitting Together: the heritage of the East Midlands knitting industry

The project has been given a grant from the New Opportunities Fund to develop a website celebrating the history of the East Midlands knitting industry.

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Collieries

Useful resource for the history of coal mining in Nottinghamshire

Trent Valley GeoArchaeology

Trent Valley GeoArchaeology is an interest group bringing together archaeologists, geologists, aggregate companies, environmental and statutory bodies working within the Trent valley. The group aims to promote high quality, multidisciplinary geoarchaeological research advancing the sustainable use of the valley.

Workhouses in Nottinghamshire

Fascinating and very informative website covering the operation of the Poor Law and detailing all the workhouses in England, including those in Nottinghamshire