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The Tales of Robin Hood was from 1989 to 2009 an indoor visitor attraction and medieval banqueting centre based on the Nottinghamshire legend of Robin Hood. The centre was located on Maid Marian Way in Nottingham city centre, [1] in the vicinity of Nottingham Castle, and brought an estimated £2 million in tourism revenue to the city each year. [2]
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In the legends of Robin Hood, Nottingham Castle is the scene of the final showdown between the sheriff and the heroic outlaw. [4] In March 1194, a historic battle took place at Nottingham Castle, part of the returned King Richard's campaign to put down the rebellion of Prince John.
Statue of Robin Hood near Nottingham Castle by James Woodford, 1951. The 20th century grafted still further details on to the original legends.
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James Arthur Woodford OBE RA (1893–1976) was an English sculptor.His works include sets of bronze doors for the headquarters of the Royal Institute of British Architects and Norwich City Hall; the Queen's Beasts, originally made for the Coronation in 1953, and later replicated in stone, and the statue of Robin Hood outside Nottingham Castle.