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National Bystander Awareness Day: What to do if you witness a hate crime

Fri 13 Mar 2020

It’s Friday 13 March. National Bystander Awareness Day (#NBAD) - a day when we raise awareness of safe and simple ways you can intervene in hate incidents. This important initiative has its roots in Nottingham and was established in 2018 by a local social enterprise Communities Inc.

6 Nottingham Soldiers and the Historical Turning Points They Found Themselves in

Wed 11 Mar 2020

It’s a sad fact of history that the fate of nations was often decided on the field of battle. In amidst the smoke of firing muskets, the explosions of cannonballs, the clashing of swords and the screams of dead and dying men, history was written in blood, and the world as we now know it was formed. In a new six-part podcast series, we’re bringing to life the stories of six Nottingham soldiers who were witness to these historical turning points, uncovering how life took them from the streets of Nottingham to some of the most definitive battles in world history…

6 Nottingham Venues with a History of Murder, Poison and Intrigue

Wed 11 Mar 2020

From T C Hine to Watson Fothergill, Nottingham has had more than its fair share of renowned architects leaving their stamp on the city’s skyscape. But beyond the outer beauty of the structures they created lie stories of deceit, murder, poison and intrigue. These are the weird and wonderful true stories from some of Nottingham’s most stunning historic buildings...

Film Review: True History of the Kelly Gang

Thu 05 Mar 2020

1917's George MacKay gives a manic performance as Ned Kelly in Justin Kurzel's outback Western...

Comedian Mark Thomas is Bringing His History-Themed Show to Lakeside Arts in April

Sun 01 Mar 2020

Comedian, presenter, political satirist, journalist, radio personality, libertarian anarchist... There aren’t many things that Mark Thomas can’t turn his hand to. With his brand new history-themed show, 50 Things About Us, heading to Lakeside Arts for back-to-back shows in April, we caught up with the stand up legend to get his thoughts on Nottingham, touring and the British Empire...

Film Review: The Personal History of David Copperfield

Tue 28 Jan 2020

This adaptation of Charles Dickens’ book from 1850 manages to stay true to its source material while injecting a refreshingly modern feel to the story. Through combining subtle dialogue with playful physical performances, this is a purely entertaining movie that channels the qualities of some of the most renowned British classics...

20 Great Battle Scenes from Film History

Fri 17 Jan 2020

From the walls of Jerusalem to the beaches of Normandy, to the Mongolian plains and the waves of the Atlantic. Whether its spears and shields or bullets and bayonets, these are twenty of the greatest battle scenes in film history...

A History of Rock City

Mon 06 Jan 2020

If you were a young person growing up in Nottingham in the last forty years, it’s almost a given that you would have spent a staggering amount of time inside the legendary walls of Rock City. Whether that was rocking out to the Ramones, taking to the stage as part of their street-dance crew or cutting shapes on the nightclub floor, the venue has seen thousands of faces over their time. It’s no surprise it’s still thriving as they gear up to celebrate their 40th birthday...

Celebrating Catterntide is Showcasing Our City's Rich Lace History

Tue 19 Nov 2019

Nottingham has a huge history, and lace weaves into a big part of that...

The History of Sneinton Market

Mon 18 Nov 2019

Take a walk through Sneinton Market today, and you’ll find fancy coffee, football fan-art and luxury vegan chocolates. Not only are the Sneinton Market Avenues now home to over twenty creative businesses, but it’s also the headquarters of a certain culture magazine you’ve been reading for the past few minutes. Throw it back seventy years or so, and this place was the site of a booming wholesale market, and a real pillar of city life...

Norma Gregory on the Hidden History of Black Miners and Her New Exhibiton

Sun 10 Nov 2019

Nottingham has plenty of things to be proud of. Our roots being one of them; history is so deeply embedded in many of the things that we all love about this city. But the narrative isn’t fully complete. Historian Norma Gregory has spent the past few years unearthing the untold stories of several black coal miners who lived and worked in the UK. We spoke to her about her new exhibition, Digging Deep: Coal Miners of African Carribean Heritage which features photos, audio recordings and oral histories that have previously been left unheard…

Stone Soup Academy is Standing Up to Knife Crime

Wed 16 Oct 2019

Stone Soup Academy is a secondary school in the centre of Nottingham that works with troubled students, helping them do better both inside and outside of the facility. We spoke to Headteacher Kerrie Henton and Head of Engagement Oliver Sillito about its recent Stand Up to Knife Crime comedy event and how it engages its students...

Live Music Review: Steve Gunn at The Bodega

Wed 28 Aug 2019

We couldn't believe our luck when we heard that revered singer-songwriter and actual guitar hero Steve Gunn was gonna be in town this summer. Here's what went down at his show at The Bodega last night...

The History of Nottingham's Alleyways

Mon 26 Aug 2019

Cities are living things. Their streets and alleyways twist and turn like arteries, transporting people - their lifeblood - from location to location. As a city, Nottingham is an ancient creature that has evolved and adapted over time to survive in an ever-changing world, but its walkways are infused with memories of the past…

"America just doesn’t want to acknowledge it’s dirty little history." Interview with Neither Wolf Nor Dog director Steven Lewis Simpson

Thu 22 Aug 2019

We talked to Scottish-born filmmaker Steven Lewis Simpson about his latest film, Neither Wolf Nor Dog, ahead of its upcoming screening at Broadway Cinema…

Bad Gals From Notts: 8 Influential Women Who Helped Shape History

Mon 22 Jul 2019

From writers and lawyers to suffragists and nurses, these eight women fought ruthlessly for social change and shaped history as we know it. Oh, and they all hail from our hometown, too...

Out of Time: Life in Nottingham During The Cold War

Mon 17 Jun 2019

Our regular history features takes a look at just how close Nottingham came to being obliterated during the Cold War...

The Future History of the British Isles is an Apocalyptic Sketch Comedy Podcast Set in Nottingham

Sat 11 May 2019

It’s dark, it’s dreary, it’s hopeless. No, we’re not talking about the current political climate (though we could’ve been); it’s the newest dark comedy podcasting feature to come out of the Midlands. The Future History of the British Isles takes a satirical look at the world we live in by blowing it up and starting over, this time with a lot more murder and mayhem. Before things finally go tits up, we managed to chat with writer and producer, Hugh Dichmont. He gave us the rundown on the show, the events that inspired it and the seemingly unstoppable force of the indie podcast medium.

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Eight: Mysteries of the Midlands, Part Two

Thu 25 Apr 2019

Against all odds, we've reached the end of another series! In the season two finale, the gang investigate the mysterious Derbyshire Dogman, the illusive Nottinghamshire big cat, the mind-boggling Hollingwell Incident, and the most mystifying location to have ever graced our fine county: St. Anne's.

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Seven: His Infernal Midlands

Mon 22 Apr 2019

In this week's episode we take a look at the Man of Wealth and Taste himself, the Devil! Prepare yourself for tales of wicked deeds, dastardly machinations, and evil intent. Warning: Contains strong language and references to child abuse and sexual assault.

The Pythian Club are Using Theatre to Engage Young People in the Fight Against Knife Crime

Mon 15 Apr 2019

In a bid to fight back against an increase in knife crime, The Pythian Club set out with the aim of engaging a generation of young Nottingham residents in creative projects. The result? Double Edge, an interactive theatrical project, written and directed by Syed Ali. We caught up with Syed and Ben Rosser to find out what impact they want the project to have…

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Six: Subterranean Secrets

Fri 12 Apr 2019

Get your helmets on, listeners: We're going spelunking! In this week's episode, the gang take a deep-dive into the marvelous and mysterious world beneath our feet, looking at the history of Creswell Crags, the Derbyshire Catacombs, and the twisting network of caves that stretch across the whole county. Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness.

Out of Time: The 508th in Wollaton Park

Tue 09 Apr 2019

For the first edition of our brand new regular feature - which explores lesser known stories from Nottingham’s history - we take a look at when, during World War II, Wollaton Hall was used as a base for the 508th Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division as they prepared for D-Day...

Review: Crime Club at The National Justice Museum

Sat 06 Apr 2019

We headed down to the National Justice Museum to check out their first ever Crime Club...

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Five: The Great Nottingham Curio Show!

Thu 04 Apr 2019

Roll up, roll up! In the season two premiere, the gang take a look at the remarkable and infamous curiosity show, including exploitative entertainers of Goose Fair, the perennial jokester William Wallet, and the world-famous Joseph Merrick, A.K.A. the Elephant Man! Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness.

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