Well, after much banter with Pat and Em’s it’s time to put the record straight about which is the greater city. Evidence and information has been collated fairly and using up to date information. So here goes.
Culture & History
London is teeming with culture and steeped in history, it’s probably the most historical city in the world. London is crammed with the very essence of different cultures and diversities, it’s probably the most multicultural place on the planet.
Nottingham though having a wealth of history all of its own doesn’t match up to London. It is however very cosmopolitan and is home to many different cultures and ethnic people.
Score: London 10, Nottingham 7
Nightlife
London of course has theatres and bars and clubs into the hundreds, it’s an entertainment mecca to millions every year, it’s a place that has something for everyone whatever your taste or vice may be.
Ideally situated in the heart of the UK, Nottingham is accessible for very many. Though it cannot brag the same amount of bars and clubs as London, Nottingham has a flavour of its own, there’s casino’s, rock clubs, open air bistro’s and vibrant clubs, it’s a city that has a very fresh appeal.
Score: London 10, Nottingham 7
Crime
London is noted for it’s past villains and gangsters; it’s been a victim to recent terrorism and generally has a fair old bit of underworld activity, theft and muggings throughout the day.
Nottingham was recently on t.v and hailed has the crime capital of the country, statistics show that Nottinghamshire police are undermanned and seemingly overwhelmed by the rising level of crime. Over the past couple of years gun crime has risen dramatically and its fair to say if you piss the right person off then they will pop a cap in your ass. Wild west, Chicago gang land and the Kray’s move over – Nottingham is the daddy, home also to the legendary outlaw Robin Hood.
Score: London 8, Nottingham 9
Transport
If you need to get anywhere in London its easy, the underground, buses, thousands of taxi’s, major train stations and huge airports – it may be crowded but it’s generally easy to get from A to B in London.
Nottingham whilst having a decent tram system and buses in abundance doesn’t really quite match up to London for ways and means of getting about.
Score: London 10, Nottingham 7
Links to Robin Hood
London may have the odd street or close named after the legendary hero but that’s about it (15 streets with Robin Hood in the name), Robin never really got down that neck of the woods, perhaps he didn’t care for London at all. Alas Robin Hood doesn’t have much sway in London, not even a monument.
Nottingham is the home to Robin and his merry band, there’s a statue, Nottingham castle, a museum and references almost everywhere. Just down the road is the ancient oak tree called the major oak where Robin hid from the sheriff of Nottingham. Robin is also alleged to have owned several casino’s and brothels and the local ice hockey stadium but I cannot confirm those facts at the time of this going to print, I can state however I have not visited the brothel. So, to conclude, Nottingham is Robin Hood and vice versa, Men in green tights are always fashionable.
Score: London 2, Nottingham 10
Final Score London 39 – Nottingham 40
So that’s it, Nottingham wins by a whisper – and rightly so, sorry Pat and Em’s !!!
Culture & History
London is teeming with culture and steeped in history, it’s probably the most historical city in the world. London is crammed with the very essence of different cultures and diversities, it’s probably the most multicultural place on the planet.
Nottingham though having a wealth of history all of its own doesn’t match up to London. It is however very cosmopolitan and is home to many different cultures and ethnic people.
Score: London 10, Nottingham 7
Nightlife
London of course has theatres and bars and clubs into the hundreds, it’s an entertainment mecca to millions every year, it’s a place that has something for everyone whatever your taste or vice may be.
Ideally situated in the heart of the UK, Nottingham is accessible for very many. Though it cannot brag the same amount of bars and clubs as London, Nottingham has a flavour of its own, there’s casino’s, rock clubs, open air bistro’s and vibrant clubs, it’s a city that has a very fresh appeal.
Score: London 10, Nottingham 7
Crime
London is noted for it’s past villains and gangsters; it’s been a victim to recent terrorism and generally has a fair old bit of underworld activity, theft and muggings throughout the day.
Nottingham was recently on t.v and hailed has the crime capital of the country, statistics show that Nottinghamshire police are undermanned and seemingly overwhelmed by the rising level of crime. Over the past couple of years gun crime has risen dramatically and its fair to say if you piss the right person off then they will pop a cap in your ass. Wild west, Chicago gang land and the Kray’s move over – Nottingham is the daddy, home also to the legendary outlaw Robin Hood.
Score: London 8, Nottingham 9
Transport
If you need to get anywhere in London its easy, the underground, buses, thousands of taxi’s, major train stations and huge airports – it may be crowded but it’s generally easy to get from A to B in London.
Nottingham whilst having a decent tram system and buses in abundance doesn’t really quite match up to London for ways and means of getting about.
Score: London 10, Nottingham 7
Links to Robin Hood
London may have the odd street or close named after the legendary hero but that’s about it (15 streets with Robin Hood in the name), Robin never really got down that neck of the woods, perhaps he didn’t care for London at all. Alas Robin Hood doesn’t have much sway in London, not even a monument.
Nottingham is the home to Robin and his merry band, there’s a statue, Nottingham castle, a museum and references almost everywhere. Just down the road is the ancient oak tree called the major oak where Robin hid from the sheriff of Nottingham. Robin is also alleged to have owned several casino’s and brothels and the local ice hockey stadium but I cannot confirm those facts at the time of this going to print, I can state however I have not visited the brothel. So, to conclude, Nottingham is Robin Hood and vice versa, Men in green tights are always fashionable.
Score: London 2, Nottingham 10
Final Score London 39 – Nottingham 40
So that’s it, Nottingham wins by a whisper – and rightly so, sorry Pat and Em’s !!!
3 comments:
I have my homework cut out now proving otherwise...
esaily rescinded by the following:
links to jack the ripper?
notts 2 london 10
decent art galleries?
notts 0 london 10
decent football teams?
notts 0 london 10
capital city?
notts 0 london 10
Sorry - I'm with pat and ems on this one. The parks in London are great, and the South Bank has been transformed...Where is Nottingham anyway? Ouch
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