a market-town of the county of Nottingham, and hundred of Broxton, 139 miles from London. It stands on the border of the forest of Sherwood, on which formerly stood a hunting seat of the ancient kings. It was till lately a place merely for making hosiery, but of late considerable factories have been established for manu- facturing cotton goods. It is a pleasant town, and has a well-supplied market, which is held on Thursday. The population amounted in 1801 to 5988, in 1811 to 6816, in 1821 to 7861, and in 1831 to 9426.