A rebel. A revolutionary. An icon.

A rebel. A revolutionary. An icon.. . , Nottingham's famous outlaw is the stuff of legend. An international icon of English folklore for centuries., But what is the story the hood?, Deep in the heart of Sherwood forest, among the ancient oaks, the King's road between London and York would be raided by outlaws. The rich were forced to surrender all they had while the common folk went free. Those in need were clothed, fed, and housed. This band of outlaws who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor stood against the tyrannous yoke of unjust lords and sheriffs. The leader of these fighters for social justice! Robin Hood., Robin's long battle with the Sheriff of Nottingham began with his adventures in Sherwood Forest. The outlaw was the thorn in the side of the establishment, disguising himself to fool the Sheriff. If he were ever captured, he'd simply escape. Standing up for those in need, Robin triumphed over tyranny and inequality time after time., Beloved by the people of Nottingham, Robin's legacy has grown over the centuries - people all over the world know the story of Robin Hood. As one of popular culture's most enduring folk heroes, his adventures have been told in medieval ballads and Hollywood blockbusters. Other cultures around the world have their own fearsome fighters for social justice - Giuseppe Garibaldi, Ahmad Khan Kharal, Queen Nanny of the Maroons, Chucho el Roto, Lampiao, Lakshmi Bai, Geronimo, Ishikawa Goemon - and Nottingham's own Jerimiah Brandreth and Ned Ludd who could stand shoulder to shoulder with "The Hood"., The English Longbow , Medieval Europe's deadliest weapon. , Archery was an important part of England in the Middle Ages. Whilst the rich nobles preferred fighting on horseback, many ordinary people when war was declared relied on their skill with a bow. A longbow was about 6ft 6 inches or 2 metres and was used for sport, hunting and warfare. It was used to deadly effect against the French in the Hundred Years War and battles like Crecy (1134) and Agincourt (1415)., Skilled archers were very important - so important that English kings banned football to make more time for archery practice! Whilst in the ballads and songs of Medieval England, Robin Hood was hailed as the greatest archer in the land.