Nottinghamshire's History - Southwell Library - Adult Learning

This course intends to explore the history of Nottinghamshire through its unique geology and geography; local, national and international politics; industrial/technological innovation; commerce; belief systems; leisure and cultural portrayal. Through this analysis, we can determine whether Nottinghamshire has a distinct historical ‘character’.

We will cover historical events affecting Nottinghamshire, primarily through the prisms listed above. This will enable you to recognize the forces and combination of forces which have shaped the character of the county.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a greater understanding of the historical forces which have fashioned present-day Nottinghamshire.

No previous knowledge is required to join this course; it is suitable for all that are interested in the area’s history.

No resources are required for this course; however, you may find it useful to bring a notepad and pen to make notes.

Funding and Fees

If you receive certain benefits, you may be able to take the course for free.
If money is stopping you from enrolling, please visit our funding page to see what help is available.

Living in England

To book and join one of our courses, you must live in England permanently and either:

• Live inside the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) area (Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire)

or

• Live outside the devolved areas listed below

You cannot enrol if you live in these devolved areas:

• Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)

• Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

• North East Combined Authority

• South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

• Tees Valley Combined Authority

• West Midlands Combined Authority

• West of England Combined Authority

• West Yorkshire Combined Authority

• Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

• York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

• Hull and East Yorkshire

• Greater Lincolnshire

• Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority

• Cornwall Council

• Lancashire Combined County Authority

• Buckinghamshire Council

Residency Requirements (Additional Information)

If you live in the UK on a visa, we’ll need evidence of your visa to confirm funding. You can upload this when applying, and you’ll need to complete a short questionnaire.

Some exceptions include:

• Your visa must last until after your course ends.

• Asylum seekers must have lived in the UK for at least 6 months while their claim is being processed.

• You are supported by your local authority under Section 23C or 23CA of the Children Act 1989, or under the Care Act 2014.

Anyone who does not meet the funding criteria would need to pay full course fees.