Nottingham's Market Square could house a Speakers' Corner
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Nottingham could soon be the first city in England outside London to have its own Speakers' Corner.
The London-based Speakers' Corner Trust is considering setting up an area to promote public speaking.
One suggested location for the pilot venture in Nottingham is the newly-refurbished Old Market Square.
The Hyde Park location in London was established in the 19th Century to give the public a platform to have their say on a topic of their choice.
Peter Bradley, director of the Speakers' Corner Trust, said: "It will provide a new kind of landmark in the city centre - more attraction, vitality and colour in the city.
"It is good for the city centre - the shopkeepers will like it because it will bring more people to the city centre. It will be a great showcase for the city itself."
He said Nottingham had been chosen for the pilot because it was a major city with a diverse community.
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