Nottingham Castle was the scene for many Robin Hood tales.
Robin was held at the castle a few times. He was dragged off here from St Mary's Church where he had been betrayed by a monk. Robin was captured and locked up awaiting the king's pleasure. The Sheriff sent a messenger to the King to tell him about Robin's capture. The messenger was caught by Little John and he cut his head cut off.
Disguised as messengers Little John and Much the Miller then told the Sheriff that the king will reward Robin's capture with a handsome reward.
In celebration, the Sheriff and his men got drunk. In the confusion, Little John found Robin and escaped from the castle.
This story highlights the general themes of all Robin Hood tales: revenge, betrayal, disguise and murder.
