Mapping Nottingham's Identity

Where is your favourite place in Nottingham?

What does 'Intangible Heritage' mean to you?

If you sent a postcard from Nottingham, what would it look like?

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Intangible heritage? What's that?

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'Intangible' means something that you can't physically touch. With this in mind, our intangible heritage could relate to anything that we value about our history or culture. Still stuck? Have a look through the responses and see what other people have said.

If you sent apostcard from Nottingham, what would it look like?

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Where is yourfavourite place in Nottingham?

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Assigning emotional valueto places in Nottingham.

Colwick Park Playground

Pirate Park

Zara

West Bridgford Library

Boots Library

Lidl in Netherfield

Nottingham Trent University

Victoria Shopping Centre

Nottingham Contemporary

Broadway Cinema

Broadmarsh Shopping Centre

Carrington Community Garden

Nottingham Trent University

Long Eaton Terrace

The Forest Park

Council House

Wollaton Hall

Cobden Place

Pearl Assurance Building

Albert Hall

Nottingham Contemporary

Gallery of Justice

Broadmarsh Shopping Centre

Long Row

Rock City

Arboretum

Corner House

Robin Hood Statue

St. Mary's Church

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Nottingham Contemporary

Broadmarsh Shopping Centre

Murat Food Centre

Sneinton Market

Hand & Heart

St. Barnabas, Victorian Tunnels

Netherfield Playground

DID YOU NOTICE? Broadmarsh Shopping Centre and Nottingham Contemporary have both been rated as the best and worst places in Nottingham. Which value would you assign to these places?

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Where did this map come from?

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CAN YOU FIND...A castle which has been crossed out?

Two Nottingham Motorpoint Arenas?

Three Nottingham train stations?

Church Rock Cemetery___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library. 49-51 Forest Rd E, Nottingham NG1 4HT See on Google Maps

Nottingham Playhouse___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Castle The Playhouse is a theatre in Nottingham. To find out what's on click here! Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF See on Google Maps

Djanogly City Academy___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library Djanogly City Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham. Click Here to find out more about Djanogly City Academy. 11-14, Centre, Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6ND Find on Google Maps

Broadmarsh Shopping Centre___________________________________________________ These workshop drawings were added: Nottingham Central Library Here we have a drawing of Broadmarsh Shopping Centre. There is another drawing of Broadmarsh Somewhere on the map, Can you find it? Click here to find out about the exiting redevelopment project in the Broadmarsh area. Lister Gate, Nottingham, NG1 &LL See on Google Maps

Nottingham Train Station___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library. Although this drawing looks like the Council House, it has been labelled as the train station. Do you think it was crossed out because it was in the 'wrong' place, or because it looks like the Council House instead of the train station? Nottingham NG2 3AQ See on Google Maps

George's___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library. George's is a British restaurant chain, well known for their fish and chips. Queen St, Nottingham NG1 2BL See on Google Maps

St Ann's Allotments___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library. If you would like to find out how to put your name on the waiting list for an allotment, click here. 121 Ransom Rd, Nottingham NG3 3LH See on Google Maps

Bierkeller___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library The Bierkeller is a Bavarian bar with live music. Click here to find out what's on. 15-17 Friar Ln, Nottingham NG1 6DAFind on Google Maps

Brewhouse Yard___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library If you would like to find out more about the history of life in Nottingham, you can visit the Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard. Click here to see what's on at the museum. Castle Rd, Nottingham, NG1 6AD See on Google Maps

Broadway Cinema___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library. Broadway Cinema is an independent cinema in Nottingham. You can find double sofa seats in some of the screens! To find out what's on click here! 14-18 Broad St, Nottingham NG1 3AL See on Google Maps

Nottingham Castle___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library. Can you find the drawing of the castle which has been crossed out? To find out what's on at the castle click here! Lenton Rd, Nottingham NG1 6EL See on Google Maps

Nottingham Castle___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library Have you found the other drawing of the caste on this map? To find out what's on at the castle click here! Lenton Rd, Nottingham NG1 6EL See on Google Maps

Newstead Abbey___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Castle Click Here to find out more about Newstead Abbey. Make sure to check the opening times! Newstead Abbey Historic House & Gardens, Newstead Abbey Park, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire NG15 8NA Find on Google Maps

St Mary's___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Castle 40 High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN See on Google Maps

Nottingham Women's Centre___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library. The Nottingham Women's Centre aims to help and support women to achieve their potential and to become independent. If you would like to find out how you can get involved, click here. 30 Chaucer St, Nottingham NG1 5LP See on Google Maps

Boots Library___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library Boots Library is part of Nottingham Trent University's City campus. Goldsmith St, Nottingham NG1 5LS Find on Google Maps

Bridlesmith Gate, St Peter's Gate___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library. These few drawings show shops and St Peter's Church in Nottingham City Centre. 1-5 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham NG1 2GR See on Google Maps

Council House___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library. The Council House is mentioned the most out of any building in Nottingham throughout this project. Did you know you can book a tour around this historic building? To find out more, click here! Nottingham NG1 2DT See on Google Maps

Green's Windmill___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library Green's Windmill was once a working mill producing flour. Today the mill is home to a science centre where you can still see flour being made. You can even buy some flour to take home! To find out more, click here. Windmill Ln, Nottingham NG2 4QB See on Google Maps

Bulwell___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library Here we have northern Nottingham, specifically including Bulwell Market and Mill Lakes. Click here if you would like to find out what's on at Bulwell Market. Nottingham NG6 8QD See on Google Maps

Nottingham Trent University, Global Lounge___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library Nottingham Trent University has a 'Global Lounge' which is for all students and staff to meet people from around the world, and to take part in cultural events. Click Here to find out more about the global lounge and what's on. 50 Shakespeare St, Nottingham NG1 4FQ Find on Google Maps

Victoria Centre___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library The Victoria Centre is one of Nottingham's shopping centres. Click here to find out more about the Victoria Centre, what's on and what you can find there. Victoria Centre, Nottingham NG1 3QNSee on Google Maps

Colwick Park ___________________________________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library At Colwick Park, you can enjoy the outdoors with activities such as fishing and horse riding available on site. There are also many cycling and walking routes around this scenic part of Nottingham. Click here to find out more about Colwick Park. Mile End Rd, Colwick, Nottingham NG4 2DW Find on Google Maps

Pitcher and Piano, Nottingham Contemporary___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library This addition to our map is of the cocktail bar named the Pitcher and Piano which is housed inside a converted church! Also drawn next door is the Nottingham Contemporary. Art Gallery. To find out what's on at the Contemporary click here! Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB See on Google Maps

New Art Exchange___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library. The New Art Exchange is a unique gallery in Nottingham which celebrates cultural diveristy with its' ever-changing exhibitions and events. To find out what's on at the New Art Exchange, click here! 39-41 Gregory Blvd, Nottingham NG7 6BE See on Google Maps

Framework Knitters Museum___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library See and experience how framework knitters once lived, and how this history contributed to Nottingham's lace industry. Click here to find out more about what's on at the museum. Chapel St, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6HE Find on Google Maps

Nottingham Train Station___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library Can you spot two other drawings of Nottingham Train station on this map? Nottingham NG2 3AQ See on Google Maps

Clifton___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Refugee Week Clifton is a southern suburb of Nottingham. Here you can find shops, playing fields, schools and even a campus of Nottingham Trent University. Nobel Rd, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8RG See on Google Maps

Portland Leisure Centre___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Refugee Week At Portland Centre you can swim, play tennis and badminton and even join the gym. For more information about timetables and prices click here. Muskham St, Nottingham NG2 2HE See on Google Maps

Wilkinson Street Allotments___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Refugee Week Whitemoor allotments are very popular in Nottingham. If you would like to find out how to put your name on the waiting list for an allotment, click here. 155 Wilkinson St, Nottingham NG8 5FJ See on Google Maps

High Pavement College___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Refugee Week High Pavement College offers A-Level education within the city of Nottingham. For the college's website, click here. High Pavement City Sixth Form Academy, Chaucer St, Nottingham NG1 5LP See on Google Maps

British Red Cross___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Refugee Week The British Red Cross is a charity which help people in need all around the world. For more about the charity, click here. 1d King Edward Court, King Edward St, Nottingham NG1 1EW See on Google Maps

Indian Community Centre Association (ICCA)___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Refugee Week The ICCA is a registered charity which provides a variety of services for the Indian community in Nottingham. To get involved, click here! 99 Hucknall Rd, Nottingham, NG5 1QZ See on Google Maps

World Jam event at Nottingham Writer's Studio___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Refugee Week World Jam is a collaborative project for people who speak different languages to create spoken pieces about 'home.' To find out more about this project or other events on at Nottingham Writer's Studio, click here. 25 Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FH See on Google Maps

The workshop this drawing was added: Refugee Week

Over several workshops, the people of Nottingham have drawn the city, starting only with the Council House. If you would like to find out more about our workshops, click here.

Victoria Train Station___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: The Clock Tower: Nottingham Central Library Victoria Train Station: Nottingham Castle You may notice these two separate additions to the map, the first being the old Victoria Station Clock Tower which we can still see today. The second addition is the Victoria Train Station which was demolished years ago. Milton St, Nottingham NG1 3GX See on Google Maps

Lace Market___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Castle Lace Market, Nottingham See on Google Maps

Sycamore Academy, Huntingdon Academy, Jam Cafe___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library Here you can see a few different additions to the map, including two schools and a European style cafe. Jam Cafe: 12 Heathcoat St, Nottingham NG1 3AA See on Google Maps Sycamore Academy: Abbotsford Dr, Nottingham NG3 4QP See on Google Maps Huntingdon Academy: Alfred Street Central, Nottingham NG3 4AY See on Google Maps

Netherfield Train Line___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library Netherfield, Nottingham NG4 2FU See on Google Maps

Netherfield Retail Park___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library A612, Colwick Loop Rd, Netherfield, Nottingham See on Google Maps

200 Degrees___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library The flagship 200 Degrees cafe is located on Flying Horse Walk in Nottingham City Centre. Do you know where the other 200 Degrees cafe is in Nottingham? If you want to know more about this local cafe click here! 16 Flying Horse Walk, Nottingham NG1 2HN See on Google Maps

Highfields Park___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Castle Highfields Park faces onto the lakeside campus of the University of Nottingham. University Blvd, Lenton NG7 2RD See on Google Maps

St Nic's Church___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Castle To find out any more about the Anglican St Nic's Church, click here. 79 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6AE See on Google Maps

Job Centre___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library 55-57 Upper Parliament St, Nottingham NG1 6AX See on Google Maps

The Forest___________________________________________________ These workshop drawings were added at: Nottingham Central Library and Nottingham Castle Here you can see a few different drawings added to the map all about the Forest Recreation Grounds. Do you know where the statue of an angel is that "looks like Yoda"? Nottingham, NG7 6AQ See on Google Maps

ASDA___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library Radford Rd, Hyson Green, Nottingham NG7 5FP Find on Google Maps

Sharif & Sons Supermarket___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library An independent store selling fresh fruits and vegetables and continental foods. 106-110 Radford Rd, Nottingham NG7 5FU Find on Google Maps

General Cemetery, Canning Circus Almshouses, NTU, Home___________________________________________________ These workshop drawings were added at: Nottingham Central Library, Nottingham Castle Here you can see a few different drawings added to the map all about the area near Nottingham's General Cemetery. Alfreton Rd, Canning, Nottingham See on Google Maps

Motorpoint Arena, Broadmarsh Shopping Centre___________________________________________________ These workshop drawings were added: Nottingham Central Library Here we have a drawing of Broadmarsh Shopping Centre. There is another drawing of Broadmarsh Somewhere on the map, Can you find it? To find out what's on at Nottingham Arena, click here! Bolero Square, Nottingham NG1 1LA See on Google Maps

Cobden Chambers___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library Nottingham NG1 2ED See on Google Maps

Long Row___________________________________________________ The workshop this drawing was added: Nottingham Central Library Long Row houses shops and restaurants which look out onto Nottingham's Old Market Square. Long Row, Nottingham See on Google Maps

Pitch + Putt___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Support in the City

Yates'___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Support in the City . 49 Long Row, Nottingham NG1 6JB Find on Google Maps

St. Barnabas Cathedral___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Support in the City Click here to find out more about Nottingham's Cathedral. Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, N Circus St, Nottingham NG1 5AE Find on Google Maps

Sherwood___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Support in the City Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 2NP See on Google Maps

Broadmarsh Traffic___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Support in the City

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Support in the City Click here to find out whats on at Trent Bridge, for tickets, and more. Bridgford Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AG Find on Google Maps

Alderney St. Duck Ponds___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Support in the City Alderney St, Nottingham, NG7 1HD Find on Google Maps

The Photo Parlour___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Support in the City The Photo Parlour in Nottingham provides services such as workshops, dark room hire and lots more. To find out more about what's on offer at The Photo Parlour click here. Unit 8, 18 Queensbridge Rd, Nottingham NG2 1NB Find on Google Maps

River Trent___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Support in the City

The Dragon Inn___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Support in the City

Arboretum___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Support in the City Can you find another drawing of the Arboretum? Waverley St, Nottingham NG7 4HF See on Google Maps

Notts County + Nottingham Forest Football Grounds___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Support in the City Two of Nottingham's football teams have their stadiums on opposite sides of the River Trent. Find on Google Maps

Motorpoint Arena___________________________________________________The workshop this drawing was added: Support in the City Click here to find out whats on at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena, for tickets, and more. Bolero Square, Nottingham NG1 1LA Find on Google Maps

Comparison of Responses

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Back to favourite places

Back to postcards

The most noticeable differences amongst the responses are between the 'Favourite Places' and 'Postcards'. - When choosing an image for a postcard, most people chose landmarks such as Market Square or Wollaton Hall. - When people were choosing their favourite place in Nottingham, the responses are much more varied with people choosing more parks, entertainment and restaurants. Why do you think we would prefer to choose a well-known building for a postcard instead of our favourite place?

Landmarks

Robin Hood

Caves

Manners

Spirit

People

Dialect

Memories

Events

Sports

Lace

Heritage

Art

Parks + Nature

What does'IntangibleHeritage'mean to you?:Results

Lost Buildings

Compare these results with other questions.

- Old Market Square- "Meet me by the lions"

- Robin Hood- Robin Hood Myth

- 'The City of Caves'- "Tunnels underneath your feet"- We are the "City of Caves"- "700+ Caves Under our Feet"

- Manners- Community Spirit- Thanks! Cheers!- Sharing

- "Rebel blood in our veins" - Something within you- Where our roots are- Culture- Multicultural society

- Victoria Station- Gallows Hill- Broadmarsh circa 1970- Isolation- Architecture- Albert Hall

- Who once walked here x2- Those who fought for us,- What did they say?- Miners- Albert Ball

- Ey Up! x3- "Ey up mi duck"- "Youth"- Mushy peas and mint sauce- Saying "youth" no matter what their age is

- Army sign-ups- Drury Hill- Rock group '10 Years After'- Joe Kirby's premises for animals

- Green Festival- Goose Fair

- Sports

- Lace Machines

- Our Heritage

- Art on Station Street

- Landscape

The bigger the word, the more times it was repeated amongst the responses. Click on the image to rotate.

What does 'Intangible Heritage" mean to you? Intangible heritage could refer to a diverse range of things, as demonstrated by the wonderful variety of responses to this question. - The largest individual topic people referred to was dialect, with people mentioning the Nottingham phrases "ey up" and "youth". - There are two main themes of the responses, the first being all about our community spirit, manners and culture. - The second focus of the responses is: what once was', such as the smells, sounds, buildings and even people which once existed in Nottingham.

Landmarks

Caves

Nottingham Trent University

Sports

Historic Buildings

Shops + Restaurants

Entertainment

Parks + Nature

River Trent

Art

Where is yourfavourite place in Nottingham?:Results

Transport

Compare these results with other questions.

- Castle x2- Old Market Square x4- Wollaton Hall x2

- Nottingham Caves

- Arkwright building x2- Global Lounge x2

- Broadway Cinema x2- The Garage Nightclub - Rock City- Malt Cross x2- Theatre Royal

- Newstead Abbey- Belfast Aircraft Hangars- St Mary's- Green's Windmill x4

- Selectadisc- Forever Records- St James' Street x2- Cat Cafe- Costa

- Trent Bridge Cricket Ground

- Bestwood Country Park x2- Arboretum- Bulwell Hall Park- Dorket Head- The Forest x4

- The Trams

Nottingham Contemporary

- Trent Bridge- River Trent x3

The bigger the word, the more times it was repeated amongst the responses. Click on the image to rotate.

Where is your favourite place in Nottingham? When thinking of your favourite place in Nottingham, your answer is likely to be due to your individual experiences and personality. - The responses are very varied, although many answers fall into similar categoeis such as entertainment, shops and nature parks.

Landmarks

Caves

People

Sports

Art

Shops + Restaurants

Parks + Nature

Library

Nottingham Trent University

Sneinton

If you sent apostcard from Nottingham, what would it look like?:Results

Robin Hood

Historic Buildings

Compare these results with other questions.

- Old Market Square x12- Wollaton Hall x6- Nottingham Castle x2

- Nottingham Caves

- Broadmarsh Shopping Centre- Lace Market- Pudding Pantry- George's Fish & Chips- Warhammer- TK Maxx

- Trent Bridge Cricket Ground x2

- Nottingham Contemporary x2

- Multi-cultural society

- Arnot Hill Park- Nottingham's many parks- Arboretum x3- Attenborough Nature Reserve x2

- Sneinton Hermitage Square - Sneinton's Old School Hall - Sneinton

- Arkwright Building x2- Global Lounge x2

- Library x2- Nottingham Central Library

- Robin Hood x3

- Nottingham Cathedral x2- Boots Factory- Green's Windmill x3- Bulwell Dovecote

The bigger the word, the more times it was repeated amongst the responses. Click on the image to rotate.

If you sent a postcard from Nottingham, what would it look like? - It is clear that the largest amount of people chose landmarks such as Market Square and Wollaton Hall for a postcard image. - Some of the postcards are addressed to friends. These responses tend to be more personal, with postcards of specific restaurants, the university and even about the traffic.