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I was amazed by this, it's true look it up if you wish.

A few Nottingham folk I talked to. Didn't even know?.

I love Nottingham it makes me happy, and will always be

In my heart.

 

SNOTINGHAM

From the unravelled and now exposed mystery 
Tales of leafy Nottinghamshire
And the dusty tatty books of  it's long history
Comes a tale 
You'd think it was just a jest
However, it is a fact and true
With hand upon heart and chest
I am telling you

Way back in time long before Robin Hood
And the Major oak
Was a mere sapling about to bud

A small settlement in a sunny green forest glade
Once lived a tribe
And built their huts
Working the land to survive
Their name
The Snot People.
Named after their chieftain Snotter
And the famous Nottingham was born

The Surrounding encampments
And Hamlets found it so funny
They laughed made fun and teased
''The Snotters''
It was just too hard, to believe

The Snotters 
We're op so embarrassed
And how poor Cheuften Snotter must have cried
For his name and his people
Were ridiculed for their true name
Had sadly been denied

So they had no option
But to change their name
From Sottinghamt to Nottingham
And no longer ridiculed
Or had to had to  bow their heads In shame


Peter Dome©2024.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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March 10, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Not sure how long ago it was changed but I’ve seen Snottingham on early maps. Take care, Rich
Fowler Avatar
March 6, 2024 at 6:08 AM
Interesting Peter. I like historical poetry (I did look it up as you suggested) and you've drawn quite the picture! I enjoyed reading this! :)
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February 26, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Derby is so much better than Nottingham my friend, although we do get some snobs in the shires... great storytelling..
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February 26, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Hi. I've been to Darby many a time, from Nottingham. It's a lovely place. So much history. Nice shopping centre and bus station. Pity like everywhere, the inside market has gone down. I had a lovely meal in May,Sum, a Chinese restaurant, in an old theatre. Happy memories. Thanx. Best wishes always, me Ducks. Pete.
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