History
- Nottingham's first civic college was opened in the city centre in 1881, 4 years after the foundation stone was laid by former Prime Minister, W E Gladstone.
- After the First World War, the college outgrew its original building. A generous gift by Sir Jesse Boot, of 35 acres of land at Highfields, presented the solution and in 1928 the College moved to what is now the main campus, University Park.