![]() ![]() Although some mail is certainly being worn here it is hard to know how much since there has been no attempt as texturing this to make it apparent - surfaces are smooth, giving them the appearance of plate. Knights and soldiers of Richard's day wore full mail with perhaps some padded jacket, and it is for this reason they they carried shields. Many of these figures wear plate armour, and one has a great helm, all of which are products of the 14th century, or at the earliest the late 13th. Right from the start things do not look good. ![]() So with the assumption that this set is depicting men from the late 12th century we can at least consider whether Airfix did a good job in depicting their subject, or at least the time frame that they are supposed to have lived in. The legends may originally have been loosely based on one or more actual people - the name is common enough at the time - but some of the stories, and this set, tie themselves down to a much more specific time, for they mention King Richard I (1157-1199) and King John (1166-1216). The date of the first stories of Robin Hood is unknown, but he is mentioned in ballads dating from the fourteenth century. The market for genuine historical figures proved to be much more resilient, so now there are so many sets of medieval fighters available we have to ask the question of what exactly are these figures good for? Clearly they thought these were going to sell well as they tapped into an existing market, though in general most of these sets were amongst the first to be discontinued. To encourage local residents to use and take part in cultural/ leisure activities opportunities in the city.Airfix made a lot of sets based on fictional characters such as Robin Hood.To welcome tourists and visitors to the city at various events, including conferences and entertainment/hospitality venues.To support the tourism strategy for the city and county by promoting Nottingham as a destination for visitors for short breaks, conferences, business and shopping.Shuguftah is delighted to be the first South Asian woman to be Sheriff Key Tasks She enjoys a good book, and being with her family and friends. Shuguftah is proud that she learnt to swim as an adult and now swims regularly. This work has allowed Shuguftah to become a warm, engaging and passionate public speaker. Shuguftah set up her own business, Embrace Equality, in 2010 where as a Trainer/Facilitator she delivers training and workshops to organisations seeking to be more inclusive. She has been Chair of the Sherwood Rise Resident’s Association and currently is chair of Faiths In Action, a local interfaith group. Shuguftah has always been a keen community activist, seeking to bring people together in her diverse ward. She has raised her family in the Berridge ward, which she has represented as a Councillor since 2019. Shuguftah has two children who were born in 19. During this time she met and married her husband. Shuguftah returned to Nottingham, where she began working of for the charity Women’s Aid, and Shelter housing advice service for the next seven years. Having completed this, she then spent 18 months living and working in Northern Pakistan. Shuguftah was born in Manchester to Pakistani parents and came to Nottingham as a student, where she studied Public Administration as her undergraduate degree. To encourage local residents to use and take part in cultural/ leisure activities opportunities in the city and county. ![]() To promote Nottingham as a destination for visitors for short breaks, conferences, business and shopping.The Sheriff of Nottingham is Councillor Shuguftah Quddoos Role ![]() This is especially relevant to the promotion of Nottingham's historic associations and links with the legends of Robin Hood. The role of the Sheriff in welcoming visitors to the city is often less formal than the Lord Mayor's. ![]()
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