doncaster airport...

[geff_p]

it is my understanding tht doncaster airport is also known as robin hood airport... why is this? Does doncaster have any links to robin hood?

[Ice.Maiden]

Historical evidence points to Robin Hood having come from Yorskire. He's said to be buried at Kirkleees Priory in West Yorks - I think! - and Loxley is in south Yorkshire - hence Robin of Loxley. Donaster is also in Yorkshire, so I think perhaps the link stems from the above information.
Sherwood Forest, although now being in Notts, covered a vast area - perhaps up to south Yorks. Most of the story appears to be fable, as it's argued that if the man ever lived at all, he could've simply been a yeoman, and not Lord of the Manor.

[geff_p]

cheers guys! surprised i have never heard of this considerin i live on the derbyshire,notts,s yorks border!
red - name anywher in the world n ill book it! x

[geff_p]

i pay for kfc so dont c why a holiday shud b any different! so nice to c your name again! bin way too long! venice it is!
When the moon hits the sky like a big pizza pie thaaaaaats amooooore!! etc etc x