Nottingham

Nottingham is a city in the East Midlands. It is now a unitary authority within the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire. During the industrial revolution it became famous for lace-making, bicycle and tobacco industries.

LGBT history
In 1977 the CHE conference was held in Nottingham.

Local LGBT facilities and groups include:
 * Nottingham Ball Bois FC - the local gay football club
 * SASSI - Black and Asian LGB group
 * Outburst - for LGBT young people

People who were born or lived in Nottingham include:
 * Robert Newton - athlete
 * Ray Gosling - gay rights campaigner
 * D H Lawrence - novelist

Nottingham Pride is held in July.