Historic Britain: Nottinghamshire is a fact-filled and entertaining guide to Nottinghamshire's most historic sites. A historic site is more than just an ancient site: it is a site that has played a leading role in history, a site which has been important - and perhaps even famous - in times past. Each of these forty locations - which include heritage sites, industrial treasures and international landmarks such as D.H. Lawrence's birthplace - has a fascinating tale to tell. Uncovering many lesser-known aspects of the county's past, such as the exciting story of how Eakring Oilwell played an important part in winning the Second World War, and with full contact and access details, many archive images and stunning modern photographs, this intriguing guidebook will delight residents and visitors alike.