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Sherwood Forest (other)
Sherwood Forest is a royal forest in Nottinghamshire, England, famous by its historical association with the legend of Robin Hood. Sherwood Forest may also refer to: Places ;Neighborhoods *Sherwood Forest, Atlanta *Sherwood Forest, Detroit *Sherwood Forest (Charlotte neighborhood), Charlotte, North Carolina *Sherwood Forest, Los Angeles ;Unincorporated communities *Sherwood Forest, Anne Arundel County, Maryland *Sherwood Forest, Frederick County, Maryland *Sherwood Forest, Montgomery County, Maryland *Sherwood Forest, Worcester County, Maryland *Sherwood Forest, Virginia ;Other places *Sherwood Forest, Massachusetts *Sherwood Forest Plantation, a plantation in Virginia owned by two US presidents *Sherwood Arboretum, an arboretum in Queensland, Australia. Initially known as Sherwood Forest Park Other uses *Sherwood Forest (horse), a New Zealand racehorse *Sherwood Forest (UK Parliament constituency) *Sherwood Forest Bridge, in Saskatchewan, Canada *Sherwood Forest Faire, an annua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is the remnants of an ancient royal forest, Royal Forest in Nottinghamshire, within the East Midlands region in England. It has association with the legend of Robin Hood. The forest was proclaimed by William the Conqueror and mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086. The reserve has the highest concentration of ancient trees in Europe.UK Government, Natural England, Nottinghamshire's National Nature Reserve Corporate Report 2014, retrieved on 9 April 2025 Today, Sherwood Forest national nature reserve (United Kingdom), National Nature Reserve encompasses , surrounding the village of Edwinstowe and the site of Thoresby Hall. The reserve contains more than a thousand ancient oaks which are known to be more than 500 years old, with the Major Oak being twice that age. Sherwood Forest is within an area which used to be called ‘Birch Lund’ which is Vikings, Viking in origin, now known as Birklands. The oak trees from Sherwood Forest were used to build the roof of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherwood Forest, Virginia
Sherwood Forest Plantation is located on the north bank of the James River in Charles City County, Virginia. The main plantation house, built in 1730, was the home of the tenth president of the United States, John Tyler (1790–1862) for the last twenty years of his life. It is located on State Route 5, a scenic byway which runs between the independent cities of Richmond and Williamsburg. The house is located approximately from the river. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961. History It is a misconception that Sherwood Forest is the only private residence in the United States to have been owned by two unrelated U.S. presidents. William Henry Harrison owned a plot of land called "Brown's Quarter" in the same county, and another (different) Brown's Quarter existed within the acreage that came to make up the land that Tyler later purchased. Harrison's vice president and successor John Tyler purchased the plantation in 1842 from his cousin Collier Minge and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire is an annual Renaissance fair in McDade, Texas. History Sherwood Forest Faire, LLC was established in 2008 by George Appling and Eric Todd. The first annual festival took place in 2010 and was set in the year 1189; each subsequent year of the festival is set one year later. The 2020 festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and fair performers created virtual content to entertain would-be visitors. The festival returned in 2021 but was delayed by one month, taking place during April and May. Features As of 2024, the event features 170 artisans and 150 daily live shows, including a falconry demonstration, improv troupes, belly dancers, and musicians. Many of the Sherwood Forest Faire's shows and attractions are inspired by Robin Hood. For example, the Sherwood Forest Players perform theatrical skits throughout the day featuring characters such as Robin Hood, Maid Marian, and the Sheriff of Nottingham. These performances are connected to an overarc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherwood Forest Bridge
The Sherwood Forest Bridge spans Wascana Creek in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood, 8 kilometres north of Grand Coulee, Saskatchewan, Canada. The bridge also goes by the name Hungry Hollow Bridge. The bridge is located near the Sherwood Forest Country Club. The bridge is one of the few earth filled reinforced concrete bridges still in use within the province and is therefore considered to have historical significance. In the autumn of 2016, a replacement bridge was constructed adjacent to the Sherwood Forest bridge to carry traffic on Range Road 2212. As of February 2017, the historic bridge was still in use. See also *List of bridges in Canada This is a list of bridges and viaducts in Canada, including those for pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Historical and architectural interest bridges There are only a few covered bridges left in Canada. In Quebec, despite over 1,200 existing ... References Bridges completed in 1920 Road bridges in Saskatchewan Sherwood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherwood Forest (UK Parliament Constituency)
Sherwood Forest is a List of United Kingdom Parliament constituencies, constituency represented in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, UK Parliament since 2024 by Michelle Welsh, of the Labour Party (UK), Labour Party. The constituency's name is shared with Sherwood Forest, which is in the area. The constituency was formerly known as Sherwood. It was renamed as a result of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, with minor boundary changes. It was first contested under the new name at the 2024 United Kingdom general election, 2024 general election. Boundaries Historic (Sherwood) 1983–1997: The District of Newark wards of Bilsthorpe, Blidworth, Boughton, Clipstone, Dover Beck, Edwinstowe, Farnsfield, Fishpool, Lowdham, Ollerton North, Ollerton South, Rainworth, and Rufford, the District of Ashfield wards of Hucknall Central, Hucknall East, Hucknall North, and Hucknall West, and the Borough of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherwood Forest (horse)
Sherwood Forest (foaled 1 September 2016) is an Australian-bred racehorse who is owned and trained in New Zealand. In 2020 he won the 145th running of the New Zealand Derby. Background Sherwood Forest was bred in Australia and sold through the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. He is by Fastnet Rock out of a Giant's Causeway mare. Foaled and raised at Coolmore Australia, he is a full-brother to the stakes winner Royal Ocean. Racing career 2018/19: two-year-old season Sherwood Forest raced three times as a two-year-old. He finished fourth on debut at Te Rapa in February, then ran sixth in the Listed Champagne Stakes and seventh in the Listed Auckland Futurity Stakes. 2019/20: three-year-old season After beginning his season with a maiden win at Ruakaka, Sherwood Forest stepped up to stakes class and finished fifth in the Group 2 Hawke's Bay Guineas. He then travelled to the South Island, where he won the Group 3 War Decree Stakes before a strong third in the Group 1 Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherwood Arboretum
Sherwood Arboretum is a heritage-listed arboretum at 39A Turner Street, Sherwood, Queensland, Sherwood, Queensland, Australia. A 1946 addition to the site is also known as the John Herbert Memorial Vista. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 3 May 2007. History The Sherwood Arboretum covers an area of 15 hectares, containing approximately 1,100 trees from about 300 species. The arboretum comprises parkland, artificial freshwater wetland and has an extensive frontage to the Brisbane River. In keeping with an international trend toward the application of scientific methods to forestry, and over concern for the depleting stock of Queensland's forests and commercial timbers, Sherwood Arboretum was established at the urging of a number of community interest groups, the Local Government Authorities and the Queensland Government. In June 1922, the Curator of the Botanical Gardens, Ernest Walter Bick F.L.S. wrote to the City of Brisbane, Brisbane Deputy Town Clerk o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherwood Forest Plantation
Sherwood Forest Plantation is located on the north bank of the James River in Charles City County, Virginia. The main plantation house, built in 1730, was the home of the tenth president of the United States, John Tyler (1790–1862) for the last twenty years of his life. It is located on State Route 5, a scenic byway which runs between the independent cities of Richmond and Williamsburg. The house is located approximately from the river. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961. History It is a misconception that Sherwood Forest is the only private residence in the United States to have been owned by two unrelated U.S. presidents. William Henry Harrison owned a plot of land called "Brown's Quarter" in the same county, and another (different) Brown's Quarter existed within the acreage that came to make up the land that Tyler later purchased. Harrison's vice president and successor John Tyler purchased the plantation in 1842 from his cousin Collier Minge and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherwood Forest, Massachusetts
Sherwood Forest is an area within the town of Becket, Massachusetts. Originally established as a vacation community in the 1960s, thSherwood Forest Road Maintenance Districtwas established in 1982 with the approval of the Massachusetts State Senate and signed into existence by Governor of Massachusetts Edward J. King. ThSherwood Forest Lake Districtwas established in 2010 to take over maintenance of the community's three lakes and their associated dams. Through agreement between the town and Sherwood Forest Enterprises, the real estate development company that created the area, the town of Becket is not responsible for things such as asphalt road maintenance and snow removal. Named after Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, England, with its association with the legend of Robin Hood Robin Hood is a legendary noble outlaw, heroic outlaw originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature, theatre, and cinema. According to legend, he was a highly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherwood Forest, Worcester County, Maryland
Sherwood Forest is an unincorporated community in Worcester County, Maryland Maryland ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Mid-Atlantic (United States), Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It borders the states of Virginia to its south, West Virginia to its west, Pennsylvania to its north, and Delaware to its east ..., United States. Sherwood Forest is located in the southern portion of Ocean Pines. References Unincorporated communities in Worcester County, Maryland Unincorporated communities in Maryland Ocean Pines, Maryland {{WorcesterCountyMD-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Hood
Robin Hood is a legendary noble outlaw, heroic outlaw originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature, theatre, and cinema. According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. In some versions of the legend, he is depicted as being of noble birth, and in modern retellings he is sometimes depicted as having fought in the Crusades before returning to England to find his lands taken by the Sheriff of Nottingham (position), Sheriff. In the oldest known versions, he is instead a member of the yeoman class. He is traditionally depicted dressed in Lincoln green. Today, he is most closely associated with his stance of "redistribution of income and wealth, robbing the rich to give to the poor". There exists no canonical version of the Robin Hood mythos, which has resulted in different creators imbuing their adaptations with different messages over the centuries. Adaptations have often vacillated between a libertarian version of Robin Hood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherwood Forest, Montgomery County, Maryland
Sherwood Forest is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is roughly bounded by Randolph Road, Sherwood Forest Drive, Notley Road, the Intercounty Connector Maryland Route 200 (MD 200), also known as the Intercounty Connector or ICC, is an controlled-access highway, controlled-access toll road in the U.S. state of Maryland. It connects Gaithersburg, Maryland, Gaithersburg in Montgomery County, Ma ..., and Northwest Branch Park. History The land was originally a tract of land called Two Farms.Leavitt, Donald M.Westover. ''Maryland Historical Sites Inventory''. Maryland Historical Trust. July 1979. Later called Westover, Evan Thomas inherited the land from his father, Samuel Thomas, in 1783. Evan Thomas leased the land to Thomas Brown for 72 pounds per year. housewas built on the land in 1810, which still stands today across from Robin Hood Swim Club.Siegal, Ann Cameron.Neighborhood Offers An Everyday Respite. ''The Washington Post' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
