In short, the Royalists lost, Nottingham was besieged and the castle lost. The town overlooks the River Trent with lots of caves downtown, which are often covered by pubs. Bicycles came in the late 1800s, and John Player has been contributing to pulmonary disease since 1877. Because the canal interests were strong in the 1800's it did not become a rail centre, and Derby was made the nearby rail centre of the midlands. The city combines the best of old and new.
Shoppers have excellent modern shopping centres and traditional markets.
Cultural life thrives, with a superb modern concert hall attracting well know names from the classical, pop and rock worlds, and two theatres - including the lovingly restored Theatre Royal. These provide both repertory productions and touring opera, drama and ballet from major national companies - and offer student discounts. Film buffs have varied viewings at multi-screen and arts cinemas, and there is a lively rock scene. Many fine old buildings remain in the city, including the 15th century church of St Mary on High Pavement, Georgian town houses and several picturesque pubs. The Trip to Jerusalem at the foot of Castle Rock, reputedly the oldest pub in England, the Bell Inn, the Royal Children and the Salutation Inn.