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Standard Hill is a piece of ground behind this row of houses to the left of the second lamp post

It was on this hill in 1642 that King Charles I raised his standard.  An event that marked the start of the English Civil War and ended in the Kings execution.

 

Standard Hill, Nottingham

©  Ray Teece 08-07-2006

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