33 captivating images showing life in Nottinghamshire over the last 150 years, including Nottingham Forest in 1884/85, Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Coronation celebrations in 1887 and King George V's Coronation celebrations in 1911
This retro gallery takes a look at life across Nottinghamshire over the last century and more.
There’s plenty of great pictures, including King Charles coming to the area, locals celebrating Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887, coalminers at work and even a Nottingham Forest team picture from the 1884/85 season.
We also have the spotlight the wider Mansfield, Worksop and Nottingham areas, as well as tourist attractions around the county.
If you have any retro pictures you would like to share, email [email protected]
If you have any retro pictures you would like to share, email [email protected]
5. Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee celebrations
Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Nottingham on 20th June 1887. This view, taken from Gregory Boulevard, shows a volunteer review. Photo: Heritage Images:fd
The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham in 1899. England's team in WG Grace's final Test, against Australia at Trent Bridge. The match, the first of that summer's Ashes series, ended in a draw, with Grace scoring 28 and 1. Back row: Dick Barlow (umpire), Tom Hayward, George Hirst, Billy Gunn, Jack Hearne (12th man), Bill Storer (wicketkeeper), Bill Brockwell, VA Titchmarsh (umpire). Middle row: CB Fry, KS Ranjitsinhji, WG Grace (captain), Stanley Jackson. Front row: Wilfred Rhodes, Johnny Tyldesle Photo: Print Collector