#OTD 10 October 1831, Reform Bill rioters attacked Nottingham Castle, Colwick Hall and a silk mill in Beeston. The rioters wanted voting rights extended to property-owning men, such as industrialists. The House of Lords had voted down the Bill two days earlier. #Beeston #Notts

#OTD On 11 October 1875, Nottingham Castle (and grounds) were leased to the Nottingham Corporation for 500 years (at £250 per year). Architect Thomas Chambers Hine was tasked with restoring and converting the Ducal Palace (on the Castle site) into a museum and art gallery. #Notts

#OTD On 12 October 1957 a new East Stand at Nottingham Forest's City Ground was officially opened. The day drew a then record crowd of 47,804 spectators to watch a match against Manchester United’s "Busby Babes". #NFFC #NottinghamForest

This X post from history enthusiast SierraUniEcho shows the plaque at Wollaton Park, Nottingham, honouring the 508th PIR, 82nd Airborne Division, who were based at Wollaton prior to D-Day and Operation Market Garden. Video at the link youtu.be/dF9Hc2Mx_ig?si… #Notts #Wollaton

In this British Pathé newsreel from 1963, the Secretary of State for War opens a building at the Army barracks in Chilwell, near Nottingham. The building houses a computer, which is switched on after an official ceremony. cutt.ly/1r9EMniU #Chilwell #Notts

It is true - Nottingham was called Snottingham. However, in the aftermath of a battle that took place near Hastings on this day in 1066, it would, in time, come to be known as Nottingham. The Norman invaders were apparently baffled by the "Sn" spelling and dropped the "S". #Notts

#OTD On 16 October 1897, Nottingham Corporation took over the Nottingham Tramway Company, which ran the city’s tram system. It became one of the first municipally owned tramways in the UK. The fleet was soon modernised with electric trams replacing horse drawn services. #Notts

#OTD On October 17, 1931, Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement, arrived at Beeston Railway Station in Nottinghamshire. He then went to see his nephew, who was staying in student lodgings in the town. Learn more at blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/manuscripts/20… #Beeston #Notts

This photograph from Tracey Whitefoot’s exhibition reminds us that the city, known as the City of Caves, is also the City of Golden Rooftops. #Nottingham #Notts

#OTD 22 October 1863 saw the foundation stone being laid at the Waverley Building - the first purpose-built home for the Nottingham School of Art and Design, See the Notts TV programme at the link for more on the Nottingham Legends of Art and Design nottstv.com/programme/redi… #Notts

The Samuel Hall is considered by many to be one of the better Spoons in Nottingham. It can be found in a converted 1901 tram depot in the “trendy” suburb of Sherwood. An estate agent’s video on Sherwood is available at the link youtu.be/S99zw9mEUFs?si… #Sherwood #Nottingham #Notts

This 2021 X post from Chris Walker shows the River Leen in Bulwell, Nottingham. Historically diverted near Nottingham Castle in the 11th-12th century, it’s now largely culverted, though visible in places like this one in Bulwell. #Bulwell #Notts

Ron Manager’s X post shows the Grade II listed Wilford Suspension Bridge, a 1906 aqueduct now owned by Severn Trent Water. It also serves as a footbridge linking the Meadows to Wilford and West Bridgford. Video about West Bridgford at youtu.be/REpTVRSvUhE?si… #WestBridgford #Notts

Derek Grant posts some great photos on X of Nottingham landmarks. Wollaton Hall and Deer Park can be found a short distance from the city centre, adjacent to the University of Nottingham. The Hall was built in 1580 and is Grade I listed. #Wollaton #Notts

#OTD On 5 Nov 1888 the Nottingham telephone system was connected to other networks, enabling operator-assisted calls to be made between Nottingham and other major centres such as Birmingham and London. Early adopters of the system were businesses such lace manufacturers. #Notts

#OTD On 7 November 1935, Nottingham’s Savoy Cinema opened. At 90 years old, it remains a popular local venue despite tough competition from a number of other cinemas in the area. #cinema #Nottingham