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[[File:Council-House-Nottingham.jpg|Nottingham Council House]]'''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. | [[File:Council-House-Nottingham.jpg|thumb|Nottingham Council House]]'''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. | ||
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Revision as of 17:07, 3 February 2014
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.