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Clifton essentially functions as a self-contained town on the southern edge of Nottingham, defined largely by its position within a sharp meander of the River Trent. Historically, the area was dominated by the Clifton family for centuries, and their influence remains visible at Clifton Village - a quiet, preserved pocket of thatched cottages and narrow lanes that sits in sharp contrast to the vast 1950s estate surrounding it. Geographically, it is split between this old village core and the much larger residential area, which was noted at its inception for being one of the largest social housing projects in Europe. Today, the landscape is shaped by the presence of Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton Campus and the expansive Clifton Lane. While it feels removed from the city centre, the extension of the tram network and the dualled A453 have significantly tightened its links to both Nottingham and the M1. For green space, the locality is bordered by the Fairham Brook and the wooded slopes of Clifton Grove, which offers riverside walks leading up towards Holme Pierrepont.