Lenton Times

The Magazine of Lenton Local History Society

 

Local History Publications

Two new local history books went on sale on Friday 7th September 2001 :-

Written by Stephen Zaleski, the editor of Lenton Times, the publications are the first two in a series of local history books about Nottingham, based on photographs from the photographic collection of the Local Studies Library at Nottingham Central Library.  

They are published by The Local History Press Ltd, in association with Nottingham City Council.


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Rolling Out The Red Carpet - Royal Visits to Nottingham

It has always been customary to put on a bit of a show when you have visitors.  When those visitors happen to be royalty, then that show is usually a substantial affair.  

In this book, we look at royal visits to Nottingham throughout the ages, with special focus on the period from the 1840's to the 1950's, using many of the city's historical records.

The Nottingham Canal - Past And Present

Today many of us enjoy relaxing or strolling along what remains of the Nottingham Canal, which now joins the Beeston Cut at Lenton and then runs beneath the cliffs of Nottingham Castle to the city centre and Trent Bridge.  For over 200 years the Canal has been playing an important role in the life of Nottingham and once extended to other parts of the city.  In this fascinating and informative history of the Canal, local historian Steve Zaleski traces its origins and history from the mid-18th century to the present day, with the help of historical photographs and maps.

 

 

Civic Launch of Local History Books



This photograph, from the civic launch of 'Rolling Out The Red Carpet - Royal Visits to Nottingham' and 'The Nottingham Canal - Past And Present', shows author Stephen Zaleski (3rd from right) and photographer Paul Bexon (2nd from left).