You can visit any county and find pubs called the White Lion, the Cross Keys and the Bell. But in Nottinghamshire there's a number honouring famous folk from the past.
Nottingham's legendary outlaw lends his name to pubs in Wigan, Manchester, Enfield and Sheffield but he's only truly at home at The Robin Hood in Sherwood, Lambley and Edwinstowe. His sidekick Little John is thrown in for good measure by a pub in Arnold.
Robin Hood, known around the world, needs no explanation, just like pubs named after royalty, such as the Victoria in Beeston, or King William IV, aka King Billy in Sneinton. Other pubs are named after military heroes, a famous actress and sports stars. Soon a new pub in West Bridgford will be dedicated to the memory of a celebrated Nottinghamshire cricketer and footballer, William Gunn.
