Scrape the surface of Nottingham and its curious charms reveal themselves, such as the Victorian Lace Market and the grave of the soul singer Edwin Starr. Nottingham’s star charms are its splendid castle and the handsome Victorian buildings, but there’s much more – from world-famous sports grounds at Trent Bridge through to a proud literary history with D. H. Lawrence and Lord Byron leading the charge. Run it all together and there’s easily enough for 111 historic, literary, modern and quirky places of interest.