From its status as a producer of the world-famous Nottingham lace to its current role as a vibrant university city and major centre of sport and culture in the East Midlands of England, Nottingham has a proud and distinctive identity.This extraordinary history is embodied in the buildings that have shaped the city. Nottingham in 50 Buildings explores the history of the city through a selection of its greatest architectural treasures, from the iconic neo-baroque Council House to more recent additions such as the cutting-edge Nottingham Contemporary arts centre.Author and historian Professor Ian D. Rotherham celebrates Nottingham's architectural heritage in a new and accessible way as he guides the reader around the city's historic and modern buildings.