Fighting over Robin Hood's murky roots.

• Position: England - Brief Article

For centuries, Robin Hood has been the property of Nottinghamshire in England--land of Sherwood Forest, Nottingham Castle, and one evil sheriff. But now Yorkshire, a neighboring county, in a grab for bragging rights, is laying claim to the 800-year-old legend. In a country where historical figures and legends can make or break a city's fortunes consider William Shakespeare of Stratford or the Beatles of Liverpool--it is a bold attempt at forging a "brand" to draw visitors. David Hinchliffe, a member of Parliament from Wakefield in West Yorkshire, wants Nottinghamshire to take down signs proclaiming it self "Robin Hood Country." "We believe very strongly that Robin Hood was a Yorkshireman," he says. Yorkshire locals believe Robin Hood--a man no one is sure ever...