Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem.

 

"The Trip to Jerusalem" stands at the base of a sandstone rock, beneath Nottingham Castle. It is the oldest Inn in England, and served as a favourite drinking place for King Richard's Crusaders across the midlands before departing for the Holy Lands. The word "trip" in fact comes from an old English term meaning "stopping place". Of course, as with numerous historic sites across Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire, Robin Hood and his Merry Men are said to have been frequent visitors of this establishment. That may be so, but as it is situated so very close to the soldiers in the castle, such an act of shear audacity would have required much courage indeed.

Above: "The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men", 1952. Below: Insert portrait from "Adventures of Robin Hood" TV series, 1950s.

 Robin Hood did not actually go on the crusades. That story was made up by Walter Scott in his writing about Ivanhoe. I believe Robin came later. King Richard was once seen as a much more heroic figure than today, so placing the much loved outlaw in his company made for a good story.

 Robin Hood’s supposed relationship with King Richard remains a constant feature in movies today, but often with a more balanced view of history. King Richard's actions in more recent films portray a Robin Hood sickened and disillusioned by what happened on the Crusades.

Above: "Robin Hood" silent movie 1922. Below: "Robin and Marian" 1976.