Nottingham is a city located in the country of Nottinghamshire, England and lies along
the River Trent. Nottingham's rapid growth came in the 18th century -- reaching a
population of 28,000 by 1801. The city continued to expand when it leased land for construction in 1845; and with the official opening of the University College in 1881. Nottingham became an official city in 1897. Famous literary figures that are associated with Nottingham include Lord Byron and
D.H. Lawrence.1