The Old Market Square is an open, pedestrianised city square in Nottingham, England, forming the heart of the city, and covering an area of approximately 12,000 square metres (130,000 sq ft), or about 3 acres (1.2 ha). It is one of the largest paved squares in the United Kingdom.
Nottingham Council House from the square
Looking north along Long Row
Wheel of Nottingham Ferris wheel in Old Market Square, 2008
One of the stone lions, a popular meeting place
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority area in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England. It is located 110 miles (180 km) north-west of London, 33 miles (53 km) south-east of Sheffield and 45 miles (72 km) north-east of Birmingham. Nottingham is the legendary home of Robin Hood and to the lace-making, bicycle and tobacco industries. The city is also the county town of Nottinghamshire and the settlement was granted its city charter in 1897, as part of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Image: Towards King Street, Nottingham geograph.org.uk 4014525
Image: Nottingham Council House geograph.org.uk 2943238
Image: Wollaton hall from front
Image: Nottingham Castle Gatehouse (geograph 7313799)