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Nottingham Castle

The Union Jack at a famous Nottingham landmark has been stolen and the flagpole damaged.

Nottingham Castle staff have appealed for information about the theft and vandalism on the landmark’s South Terrace.

The damage to the pulley system of the pole means that no flag will fly in the grounds for the near future, general manager Dave Green said.

He described it as an “immense disappointment”.

BBC NEWS | England | Nottinghamshire | Castle flag is stolen by vandals.

Nottingham Castle is no stranger to vandalism. The original medieval castle, built by William The Conqueror in 1067, was used by Charles I during the English Civil War and was demolished after his execution to prevent it being used for such a purpose again.

In 1831 the new castle was attacked by a mob who were angry at the Duke of Newcastle’s opposition to parliamentary reform. The castle was set on fire and gutted. It remained derelict for 45 years until it was converted into a museum and art gallery in 1875 – the first municipal art gallery outside London.

This time, of course, it’s just mindless knuckle-draggers having a bit of a laugh (huh, huh, huh).