Where does Robin Hood live?

Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest The early ballads link Robin Hood to identifiable real places. In popular culture, Robin Hood and his band of “merry men” are portrayed as living in Sherwood Forest, in Nottinghamshire.

Why is Robin Hood linked to Nottingham?

There is no better place to learn more about the man and legend. Nottinghamshire is littered with landmarks from the legends of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, from the dungeons of the Old County Gaol where he was held captive by the Sheriff of Nottingham to the church where he wed his beloved Maid Marian.

Did Robin Hood come from Nottingham?

Although legend has always firmly placed Robin Hood in Nottingham, early tales of the hero actually place him in Barnsdale Forest, just north of Doncaster in West Yorkshire, with the first mention being in the 15th-century ballad, ‘A Gest of Robyn Hode’.

Where in England is Robin Hood?

Nottinghamshire
What is Sherwood Forest? Famed for its historic association with local folk hero Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest is a royal forest in Nottinghamshire.

What kind of forest did Robin Hood live in?

Robin was once a wealthy noble, but he lays aside his title in order to help his people. Robin Hood and his followers live in Sherwood Forest, where they are less likely to be cornered by the king’s men. They have a camp deep in the woods. Their skill at ambushing pursuers allows them to maintain a sizable territory in the forest.

Who was the real Robin Hood and when did he die?

Furthermore, Martin Parker’s A True Tale of Robin Hood, published in 1632, stated unequivocally that the “renowned outlaw, Robert Earl of Huntington, vulgarly called Robin Hood, lived and died in AD 1198”, but the real Earl of Huntingdon (the only possible interpretation of ‘Huntington’)…

What is the relevance of Robin Hood today?

The world needs heroes with decent values and surely Robin Hood is a hero fit for the modern day. Seeds of Citizenship and ‘Green Living’ can be planted in young minds through a good re-telling of the legend. These are the concepts that Ezekial Bone has been exploring for the last 4 years on the streets of Nottingham.

Who was the real Earl of Huntingdon in Robin Hood?

Furthermore, Martin Parker’s A True Tale of Robin Hood, published in 1632, stated unequivocally that the “renowned outlaw, Robert Earl of Huntington, vulgarly called Robin Hood, lived and died in AD 1198”, but the real Earl of Huntingdon (the only possible interpretation of ‘Huntington’) at this date was David of Scotland, who died in 1219.