The Mystery of the Old General

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The Old General Pub in Hyson Green, which has now been redeveloped into shops and housing, was once home to a beloved community icon - The Old General statue, a sculpture of 1800s Nottingham Legend, Benjamin Mayo. Locals relished the chance to dress him up as Santa every Christmas, until he disappeared during the redevelopment. In this episode of Notorious Nottinghamshire, Lucie Lewis tells Benjamin's story and looks into the mystery of what happened to the statue during its disappearance. Image: Nottinghamshire Museums and Galleries