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One a
thriving market town, Hucknall later became known for framework
knitting and coal mining.
During
World War II there was a Rolls Royce site at the local aerodrome
and in the 1950s the first vertical-take-off jet engine was
developed here (later to become the 'Harrier').
Today
Hucknall is the northern terminus of the Nottingham Express
Transit tram system.
Apart
from the southern link to Nottingham the town is surrounded
by farmland.
Papplewick
lies on the edge of Hucknall. In medieval times Papplewick,
marked the southern gateway to Sherwood Forest. Alan A'Dale,
one of Robin Hood's 'Merry Men', is thought to be buried here.
Tourist
attractions include Papplewick's ancient church, the village's
conservation area, boasting 18th century cottages, and Papplewick
Hall. The facinating Papplewick Pumping Station, the UK's
finest Victorian water works, lies 2 km to the east of the
village.
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Hucknall
Papplewick
Pumping Station Papplewick
