“I liked the way our course leader handled the entire course, and his compassionate approach to the students. What do you enjoy most about your course at NTU? “I believe that NTU is a world-class university, and my daughter who had studied there did very well.” What made you choose to study at NTU, and in the UK? “My dissertation was on Diasporic Association and Community Integration: A Case Study of the Yoruba Community Association Nottingham.” The IDF aims to bring people together to discuss problems such as education, health, social and community care, and cultural issues affecting their local and wider communities.Ĭan you tell us about your Masters project? Places are limited on the tour so booking is recommended, 01.Dr Charles Abe is currently the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation at the International Development Foundation for Community Integration & Support Services (IDF), a not-for-profit organisation steering the involvement of people of African descent and its Diaspora living in Nottingham. Tickets are £8.00 for adults and £4.50 for concessions. The special tour of Nottingham Castle and its caves starts at 2.30pm on Sunday, 22 August 2010. He lost the war and his head when he was executed on 30 January 1649 at Whitehall, London. "He was more than a little surprised when people didn't hand over their gunpowder and arms, or join his army."Ĭharles' problems in Nottingham should have been an omen for what was to come. "He expected everyone to fall over themselves and do exactly what he wanted," Dr Foulds added. He had great difficulty in persuading the people of Nottingham to his cause. Not only had he made a hash of the raising of the standard but he also had the proclamation of war rewritten.ĭr Foulds said: "The whole situation was seen as a bit of a farce and a total damp squib."Ĭharles chose Nottingham because of its locality, as it was almost equidistant between London and the north. Ms Simmonds leads the Raising of the Standard tour on 22 August Not a good start to the declaration of war when you're dragging your royal standard out of the mud." He said: "It was blowing a gale, it was raining, hardly anyone turned up. However, Nottingham historian Dr Trevor Foulds said the event was almost comedic. In Henry Dawson's dramatic painting of the historic moment Charles I is seen heroically raising the flag in Nottingham, defying the elements and sending a strong message to his opponents. "It's a tour and talk for anyone, but especially those with an interest in Nottingham and its history." The museum assistant and English Civil War re-enactor added that the Raising of the Standard tour would cover costumes, fighting styles and weaponry as well as the battles that happened in Nottingham. Guide Cara Simmonds said: "It will give you a different view of the city, the castle and it's importance in history." The walk and talk on Sunday, 22 August, will explain, in-depth, Nottingham's role in the civil war. It was the moment war was declared between the King and the parliament of the day. The anniversary of the start of the English Civil War is being marked with a special tour of Nottingham Castle.Ĭharles I raised the royal standard in Nottingham on 22 August 1642. The Raising of the Standard tour will include a look in the castle dungeons
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