Tag Archives: Nottinghamshire

A Look at a Few of England’s World Record Sites (CheapOair)

Posted on 2014-04-16 by tikichris

England. It’s a land that’s as celebrated as much for its pomp and circumstance as for its more subtle eccentricities. Those who know the English well are aware of their love of competition – whatever the contest. No matter how … Continue reading →

Posted in CheapOair, England, London, Travel | Tagged british museum, chetham, Chetham's Library, cinema, england, essex, library, London, London blog, manchester, nottingham, Nottinghamshire, screen 22, Southend Pier, Southend-on-Sea, Travel, travel blog, windsor, windsor castle, World Records, World's Longest Pleasure Pier, World's Oldest Public Library, world's smallest cinema, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

How to Make Merry Like Robin Hood in Nottingham and Sherwood Forest (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-11-23 by tikichris

I’m writing this post from the back end of a fantastic day trip to Nottinghamshire. Only about a 140 miles or so from Central London, Nottingham and its environs are an ideal destination to add to any England touring itinerary. History … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, CheapOair, Drink, England, Pubs, Travel | Tagged beer, Drink, nottingham, nottingham castle, Nottinghamshire, pubs, robin hood, sherwood forest, Travel, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem | Leave a comment

Theatre Review: Richard III at Nottingham Playhouse

Posted on 2013-11-10 by tikichris

With only a week left in Nottingham before it moves on to York, here’s my review of the Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company and York Theatre Royal’s joint presentation of Shakespeare’s tragic story of a conniving and paranoid king, Richard III. Continue reading →

Posted in Design, England, Theatre, Travel | Tagged east midlands, england, history, Leicester, Leicestershire, Midlands, nottingham, Nottingham Playhouse, Nottinghamshire, review, Richard III, shakespeare, theatre, theatre review, Travel, War of the Roses, william shakespeare | Leave a comment

Richard III, Robin Hood and Me: An East Midlands Mini-Break

Posted on 2013-11-07 by tikichris

Last week, I headed up to Leicester and Nottingham for an overnight press trip. I had a blast letting loose my inner armchair historian around Leicester and getting to live out some childhood fantasies in Nottingham and nearby Sherwood Forest. Here are some highlights from my East Midlands mini-break. Continue reading →