Item title reads - "Robin Hood" and His Merry Men once again seize the City and hold the Mayor and Sheriffs to ransom, but this time for the Hospitals to raise £10,000. Nottingham Exchange Building, Nottinghamshire.
Robin Hood and his merry men pose with their bows and arrows pointed at the...
Item title reads - "Robin Hood" and His Merry Men once again seize the City and hold the Mayor and Sheriffs to ransom, but this time for the Hospitals to raise £10,000. Nottingham Exchange Building, Nottinghamshire.
Robin Hood and his merry men pose with their bows and arrows pointed at the camera and laugh. The camera pans across them to a man dressed as Maid Marion, they all chant something. Various shots as they carry the mayor out at shoulder height and cheer. They carry a policeman off as well. M/S of the mayor and policeman sat with another man in a van. L/S as Robin stands on the roof of the van and chants or sings to the crowd. L/S as they drive off.
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The location is the Nottingham Exchange Building.
What we see here is a Rag Week stunt involving the students of University College, Nottingham.
Thanks. A fine effort from all involved in the event.