The Sheriff of Nottingham is the main antagonist in the legend of Robin Hood. He is generally depicted as an unjust tyrant who mistreats the people of Nottinghamshire, subjecting them to unaffordable
1912 illustration of the Sheriff of Nottingham by Louis Rhead
Alan Wheatley as the Sheriff of Nottingham in the 1950s television series, The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Sheriff of Nottingham (voiced by Pat Buttram) in the 1973 Disney animated film, Robin Hood
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is a 1991 American action adventure film based on the English folk tale of Robin Hood and set in the 12th century. Directed by Kevin Reynolds and written by Pen Densham a
Sheriff of Nottingham
…Nottingham; this fits the historical position of High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests (from 1068 until 1568). In the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, the Sheriff's influence outside the region of Nottingham has grown so great, he attempts to take control of the throne. In some versions, the Sheriff…
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Robin Hood Prince of Thieves OST
The Sycamore Gap tree, which became known locally as the "Robin Hood Tree". Vandals cut down the 120-year-old tree in September 2023.