River Leen, Papplewick. Robin Hood meets Little John.

 

 It was said to be across the River Leen that Robin Hood met Little John. A once significant feature in the landscape, River Leen ran down the valley into Nottingham on a route more or less where the A60 is today. However, from at least the early 13th century, and in order to provide power for various Mills, it was dammed, diverted, and divided so much that today it has almost disappeared from the map on it’s way down from Kirkby, through Ravenshead, Papplewick, and on into the City of Nottingham itself. This video was shot as the river passes between Papplewick and Linby, where it was used to power various cotton mills. I chose this area because it has several connections with the Outlaws of Sherwood Forest.

Above: "The Legend of Robin Hood", TV series 1975. "The Adventures of Robin Hood", 1938. "The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men", 1952. "Robin Hood Prince of Thieves", 1991. "Robin of Sherwood", 1984 / 86. "Wolfshead", 1969.