Now, take a look around! On the eastern end of the square, you'll spot the grand Council House, which used to be Nottingham's town hall until it moved to the fancy Loxley House on Station Street. This place is bustling with life, hosting all sorts of events like fairs, concerts, exhibitions, and even vigils. We love to party!
Did you know that this market square has been around for centuries? Back in the day, it marked the center-point between the Norman town of Nottingham, near the famous Castle Rock, and the old Anglo-Saxon town situated around the current Lace Market at St. Mary's Church. Talk about history, right?
Oh, speaking of history, did you notice the stainless steel drainage channel running down the center of the square? That actually marks the spot where an old wall used to divide the two towns. Imagine, livestock on one side and agricultural feed on the other. It's like a farm version of Romeo and Juliet!
Now, let me take you to our next stop, the Victoria Centre. It's just a short walk from here. Follow me!
