Everyone Goes Shopping

Spotted Robin Hood the other day, wandering the streets of Nottingham. I don't know if he was looking for a bargain like the rest of us, or attempting a modern version of robbing the rich, by undertaking a little credit card theft. Whatever he was doing, he was away from his usual home of the Tales of Robin Hood exhibition.

The Wollaton Park Chainsaw Massacre

Here is post 300, and what better way to celebrate the milestone with a photo of some performance art. Richard Janes is the guy wielding the chainsaw and turning this big tree stump into a work of art. I don't know what the finished sculpture will look like, or where it will be going. But if you have a big enough garden...

Red Cars and Red Hoops

Another event in the Market Square. This time it's a local radio station promoting good health by getting people to use hula hoops. It was mainly aimed at children, but a few adults were having a go.

Man of Stature

This bust is of Lord Trent, who is usually known of Jesse Boot, the founder of Boots the Chemist; a leading drugs company & retailer. The statue is situated at the main entrance to Highfields park, with the university's Portland Building in the background. As a philanthropist, Jesse bought the land for the park to be created in the 1920's.

Spring Has Sprung

The lighter nights and warmer weather have appeared at long last, and so has the blossom on these trees in Highfields; a fairly large park next to the university. It's a shame that the flowers don't last very long. But then you see the blossom fall to the ground like snow or confetti.

Fanfare for the Common Man

While Princess Anne was being entertained by the Lord Mayor, the public were being entertained by these military musicians. Their red uniforms brought a bit of colour to what was a cold & dull day.

My Royal Appointment

Yesterday saw the official opening of the new Old Market Square. Princess Anne came to cut the ribbon. But alas she did this while I was still working in the office. But I caught her leaving the Council House and being escorted to her car by the Lord Mayor.

Read All About It

Today's photo is a bit different, in that it's a newspaper article. About me and my blog site actually, that appeared in my local paper on Saturday. It's short, but informative and gives some welcome publicity to our community and what we're trying to do.

I think you will have to expand the picture to read it fully.

Clothes on Wheels

Here's the back of another local bus, this time advertising a city centre clothes store. The opening day of this particular shop appeared here a few months ago, when they had some stilt walkers standing outside.

I've had a comment from someone who used to live in Nottingham, that I don't always give the location details of my photos. To keep all my viewers happy, this one was taken on Lower Parliament Street, just up from the Victoria Centre.

April Theme Day

This month's theme is postboxes. Due to various circumstances, I've not had the opportunity of shooting anything new, so I am showing an old picture that I published around 9 months ago. But I think it's good to show some things again, as people may have missed it the first time, and new members of our blogging family may not have seen it at all.

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Lonely Swimmer

This dead leaf was the only thing in the water of the new fountain. I don't know where it came from, as all the old leaves had disappeared, or been swept up. A different sort of still life.

Happy Birthday to NDP

Yes, that's right, this blog site is one year old today. I didn't know whether I'd be able to keep up the momentum of putting on a photo a day, let alone trying to find suitable subjects. But in spite of one or two setbacks & holidays I've made it.

So the problem now is what to publish today. Some bloggers go for a display of all their photos, but I don't know how you do that, so I'll settle for this group shot of some girls in the Market Square holding some silver balloons. They are not coming to the party, but have just visited the latest New Look clothes store that has opened in the city.

Pictures from the Past

As part of the celebrations for the opening of the new square, the council are running an exhibition showing old photographs of the city. They are also inviting members of the public to bring their own snaps in to display. Here's an example of some photos on offer. The highlights here are comedians Morecambe & Wise and Carry On actor Sid James messing about on Raleigh bicycles.

Give my Regards to Broadway

This is the Broadway cinema, an independent movie house in the heart of the Lace Market. Besides old and recent usual well known films, they show all sorts of weird and wonderful movies from around the world that don't make the main chains like the Showcase. They also have special events and run courses on film appreciation and production.

Her Light Materials

A woman was selling a large range of fabric in the Broad Marsh Centre the other day. They had been specially designed for patio furniture seats & covers, which with no surprise were on display too. Quite a number of people were milling about, but I don't think they were buying.

Jets of Water

The Old Market Square again. This time a close up of the fountain's water spouting out into the air. It's quite relaxing watching water run by. Perhaps everyone should have a water feature at home, to help them wind down after a busy day at work.

Train of Thought

Here's a photo for all you trainspotters out there. This is one of those special engineering locomotives that tests & checks the tracks for problems etc. Here's a weblink to the company that makes the equipment.

Water Disaster

As I reported yesterday, a fault has caused the new water feature to be turned off for repairs. This shot shows where the problem lies and the amount of effort the engineers have had to take to get it mended. I've no idea how long it's going to take to get it going again.

Mirror Image

Another view of the new water feature in the square. This time it's of the top, so you can see the reflections of the sky and surrounding buildings. I saw on the news last night, that they've had to switch it off, as a problem with the pump has developed.

Watch the Birdie

There have been quite a few photographers walking round the square taking photos of the new layout. I think this guy is from the council, taking shots for a future promotional film or advert about the city. Whoever he is, he spent a lot of time setting up his points of interest.