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A History of Science in Nottingham

This humble little city we all know and love is steeped in history. No matter where you are in the world, the utterance of the word “Nottingham” will instantly draw replies of “Ah, Robin Hood?!” And while everyone is familiar with our bow-wielding outlaw, Nottingham has been party to many heroes throughout the ages, some of which were clad in lab coats, not tights...

4 Books From Notts Authors to Read This Christmas Holiday

There’s no time like Crimbo to get stuck into the printed pages of a new novel or poetry collection. The turkey’s roasting, the fire’s crackling and the wine’s mulling, giving you plenty of time to curl up in your stretchy trousers and prepare yourself for a feast of literary goodness…

The Nottingham Hidden History Team Have Saved Many a Cave From Destruction

The Nottingham Hidden History Team, fittingly, have been around for yonks. Uncovering all sorts of tales about this city of ours, the organisation has saved caves from being destroyed in local redevelopment, and has held the torch up to many-a past goings-on. LeftLion Street Tales columnist and current member of the organisation, Joe Earp, gives us a little look-in to the origins of the team, and what’s driven them to lift the lid on Notts, for the past fifty years...

Art Works: Chantelle Arnold

Creator of the Bookish Plant Pots, Chantelle Arnold, had a chat with us abaht her works and her ever-growing plant collection...

5 Albums to Listen to This November

All the good stuff for your tabs from some cracking Notts musicians...

Photographer Emily Andersen on the Release of Her New Book and Photographing Celebrities

From photographing well-known artists, musicians, writers, directors and actors - including Helen Mirren, Bella Freud and Nico - to exhibiting at some of the world’s most prestigious galleries, Emily Andersen has forged a fascinating photography career. Carefully balancing her craft while lecturing part time at NTU, she has recently published her second book, entitled Portraits: Black & White. We caught up with Emily ahead of her book launch and exhibition at Bonington Gallery later this week…  

5 Notts Albums to Listen to This October

Listen to these lot to prepare yersen for a spot of trick-or-treatin' 

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Four: Mysteries of the Midlands

This is it, freaks and geeks! In the season one finale, the gang delve into all the wonder and weirdness they've come across in the last four weeks. Prepare for chills, thrills, and spills! Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness. 

Film Review: Black '47

Lance Daly's harrowing story of revenge and survival during the the Great Famine is out now...

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Three: The Case of the Cotgrave Bigfoot

He’s big, he’s hairy, he lives in the woods bathing in his own filth. No, we’re not talking about LP. This week the gang hit the trail in search of the illusive Cotgrave bigfoot!

SOLD OUT: LeftLion 100 Covers Book

Celebrating the artwork and history of LeftLion magazine via the medium of our covers. Sorry but this item is now sold out.

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Two: Aliens Over Clifton

The truth is out there, freaks and geeks! In today's thrilling episode, the gang turn their eyes to the skies in search of flying saucers and little green men. Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness.

The History Boys – Thirty Iconic Goals in the History of Nottingham Forest by David Marples

Stephen Fry once said that he loves Abba because “they’re so much better than they need to be”. Apparently there are nine piano tracks on ‘Dancing Queen’, such was the attention to detail Bjorn and Benny put into the texture and production of their songs. What could’ve been throwaway 70s pop fodder became indestructible classics.

The Lives and Deaths at Newstead Abbey

The phrase is more burned out than the promiscuous Lord Byron’s pants, but Newstead Abbey is a “hidden gem”. Ten miles north of Nottingham and with over 800 years worth of history, this extraordinary estate may put a spell on you. With acres of romantic gardens and architecture to delight your inner goth, Newstead attracts many visitors; outside of Byron’s escapades, its monastic origins and centuries of spooky goings-on have fascinated many. From artefacts to ghost-story evenings, Byron is just the beginning of what this mysterious place has to offer. Buckle up for a history lesson that’s stranger than fiction...

History of the Weird Midlands Episode One: Ghosts of the A616

Podcasters beware, you're in for a scare! In the debut episode of History of the Weird Midlands, our hosts explore all that is ghoulish and ghastly in our haunted little corner of the world. Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness. 

6 Nottingham Pubs with some History

The buildings may have changed, the people may have grown, but one thing has remained the same throughout history. We all love a right booze up in Notts and, as we’ve been drinking since before time began, we decided to round up our top places for a pint that remind us of the years gone by…

Live Review: Black Honey at Rough Trade

To celebrate the release of their eponymous debut album Black Honey are at Rough Trade. What else were we going to be doing on a Thursday night?

5 Notts Albums to Listen to This September

Wash out yer tabz and crank up these lot, as well as checkin' out the Nusic tip box...

A History of Nottingham Skate Spots

Get swotted up on the skate parks of past and present... 

Interview: 'Songbird' director Sophie Black

We caught up with Night Owls director Sophie Black to talk about her latest short film, Songbird...

Film Review: BlacKkKlansman

Spike Lee's latest film tells the true story of Ron Stallworth, a black police detective who successfully infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in the 1970s.  

Do or Die Poets Facilitator Miggy Angel on New Book Extreme Violets

Originally from South London, poet, performer, and drug and alcohol worker Miggy Angel is a long-term resident of Hoodtown and the author of two poetry books, Grime Kerbstone Psalms and Extreme Violets. We hollered at him to see what he’s up to at the moment...

Live Music Review: Fuzzbox Night at The Angel

Fuzzbox is back at the Angel! Scuzzy rock and micro brewed beers? Count us in

A History of India in Test Matches at Trent Bridge