18th-Century Nottingham
A City in Transformation
Join Bob Massey
for a 2 week course
Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm
course starts 22nd January
Just £18.00
🏛️ 18th-Century Nottingham: A City in Transformation
The 18th century was a period of dramatic change for Nottingham. What had long been a predominantly agricultural region began its rapid transition toward an industrial society, shaped by new technologies, shifting work patterns and growing urbanisation.
But these developments did not happen in isolation. The century was marked by extreme weather, rising food prices, international conflict and political unrest, all of which placed huge strain on local communities — and, in many cases, accelerated the pace of change.
Join Bob as he explores the key events of this turbulent century, both in Nottingham and beyond. We’ll look at:
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How global wars affected local life
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Moments of crisis — and the ways people attempted to solve them
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The early forces of industrialisation and how they changed work forever
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Social challenges, protest and adaptation
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The foundations of systems, habits and industries that still shape society today
A fascinating look at how Nottingham — and the wider world — was reshaped during one of the most transformative centuries in history.