A HISTORIAN has hit out after finding what he says is a second example of Nottingham's history being erased.
Graham Godfrey first contacted the Post following evidence that shrapnel damage to the Register Office in Shakespeare Street, a relic of a Second World War bombing raid, was removed.
Now, the former historical tour guide has been left saddened after realising a plaque in Bridlesmith Walk, marking the place of a medieval wall, has also disappeared.
Mr Godfrey, of Toton, said: "I think that it is once again another example of the historical importance of places in Nottingham being destroyed.
"The plaque was there to mark the discovery of a medieval defensive wall.
"The wall was discovered during the building of the Victoria Station's railway tunnel and the plaque showed the line of the tunnel and where the wall was.
"The wall goes back to the 1300s and it is a real piece of history which now has been erased. Very few people have a sense of history and it is very sad."
The Nottingham Civic Society is currently looking into locations where new plaques could be placed in an attempt to preserve some of the city's heritage.
Society chairman Hilary Silvester said: "It is a great shame that the plaque in Bridlesmith Walk has been lost.
"Unfortunately, the Civic Society knows very little about where it is now.
"We obviously want it found or replaced if possible because it is important to mark areas of historical importance.
"We are looking at having a number of plaques put up throughout the city and this would be a really interesting to have back."
The plaque was originally located on the side of an empty shop unit in the walkway.
Bridlesmith Walk, formerly known as King John's Chambers, was renamed in 2006.
A spokesman from Nottingham City Council said: "Bridlesmith Walk was given its current name in December 2006.
"When it was in the process of being renamed the developers commissioned a report which said the previous name had no link with King John but, rather, was named after an old tavern called King John's Palace".
