Nottingham City by Night at Christmas

Nottingham City by Night at Christmas

Here is a collection of photographs taken in and around The Old Market Square at Christmas 2007. Apologies for the overall quality of some of these shots but the area was so busy that it was impossible to take a photograph without someone wandering across. There was also a slight breeze causing some of the displays to 'dance' and blur. I think the new old market square would have looked great had it not been for the type of ice rink that has been constructed. It is far too high off the ground and blocks the view of the Council House, the tents either side further detract from what would have been a great view. A few years back I saw a circular rink constructed outside The Union Bank of Switzerland in The City of London. That one was almost flush with the ground, without tents etc., and really contributed to the overall Christmas decorations. Perhaps the City Council could try to address this issue for next year. There are some excellent decorations this year, particularly those on lamp posts in Long Row, Smithy Row & High Street - see below.