To the left of Nottingham Castle Gatehouse is the Castle Green, host to the most famous Robin Hood statue in the world. Sculpted by James Woodford, it was presented along with a series of wall plaques to the city by Philip E Clay to commemorate Queen Elizabeth's visit to Nottingham in 1949, the city's Quin-centennial year. The plaques depict famous scenes from the Legend of Robin Hood. Shown here are Robin and Little John over the river, the fight against Gisborne's men, the marriage of Robin and Marian, Robin Hood's death.
Two other sculptures, dated 1951, are also by James Woodford and portray several of Robin Hood's better known outlaws: Will Stuteley (also known as Will the Bowman), Little John, Friar Tuck, Alan A Dale, and Will Scarlet. Will Stuteley's presence is linked to the story that he was rescued from the Sheriff of Nottingham's gallows on this very spot by Robin Hood.
Above: All those depicted on the statue are named in the video. Below: A film crew taking photos for promotional purposes.
See more Robin Hood Statues on these links: Edwinstowe and Thoresby Park.
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