Your say: East Midlands wonders

BBC News Online is attempting to find "The Seven Wonders of the East Midlands".

VOTING HAS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO THOSE WHO TOOK PART.

Click here for the final results

Following is a selection of votes and comments we received during the poll:

---

There has to be an element of surprise about a "wonder", something that takes your breath away John Hucknall, England

Lincoln Cathedral - No contest!
Diane Watson, UK

Foxton Locks are one of the 7 wonders of the East Midlands
Inga Windley, England

There has to be an element of surprise about a "wonder", something that takes your breath away and for me that has to be Southwell Minster. You expect Lincoln to have a magnificent Cathedral, and so it has. That the Derbyshire Dales has Chatsworth and Haddon Hall is not all that surprising given the beauty of the setting. But that a little Nottinghamshire community, hardly more than a village, should have a cathedral is truly amazing, and such a perfect little gem of a cathedral, too. It has to be among your seven wonders. I think the Space Centre in Leicester is pretty amazing as well.
John Hucknall, England

Arbour Low - the stonehenge of the north has got to be one of the 7 wonders.
Andrew Wood, UK

RUTLAND WATER leisure facility and scenic views for everyone
YVONNE McROBERTS, ENGLAND

Clumber Park is a glorious mix of natural beauty and the creativity of man Peter Beaman, UK

Bolsover Castle. I can see this from my front window. It is a very spectacular site of historic interest.
Ms E A Hudson, UK

Bradgate Park is the best because you can enjoy so much of the most beautiful countryside in the East Midlands.
Peter Beaman, UK

Clumber Park must be included in your list! It's a glorious mix of natural beauty and the creativity of Man. It's a hugely popular place for visitors from all over the East Midlands and beyond.
anna soubry, UK

I vote for Lincoln Cathedral and the Peak District especially the Nine Ladies stone circle and Arbor Low. Also with saucy sausages from the pub in West Street Louth. All the above do wonders for the soul!
Dale Addison, England

Sherwood Forest because we spent many happy childhood days there, including many halloween nights and new years day
kelly shergold, england

Bradgate Park in Leics. Beautiful, natural countryside with deer, ducks, peacocks and water. A pleasure to walk through in all seasons.
Patricia Conroy, Leics. England

Arbor Low Stone Circle... is of great significance historically and links into our distant heritage Mike Fenton, UK

1. Lincoln Cathedral: for its beauty and position and for surviving Earthquake and Fire damage in its history but remaining imposing. 2. Flag Fen: for it's lessons in history. 3 Tattershall Castle: for its rarity value as a brick built castle. 4 Boston Stump: for its historical links to the Wool trade, its position as a landmark and for its architectural beauty. 5 Heckington Windmill: for being so unusual in its number of sails and in its survival from demolition. 6. Arbor Low Stone Circle: for its significance as evidence that people in the region had their own religious centres. 7. The River Trent: for its tides, it's fish, it's power and size and for being the boundary that has until more recent times kept Lincolnshire sacrosanct from the predation of it's neighbouring counties.
J.Burdall, England

Arbor Low Stone Circle. Whilst this is not as spectacular as some proposals it is of great significance historically and links into our distant heritage. It is little known, may be that's a good thing, and an excellent place for a visit and a picnic.
Mike Fenton, UK

One of the greatest front elevations of any historical building I've seen Craig Retford, England

Lincoln Cathedral. Former worlds tallest building. Beautiful. Nuff said.
Mark Wharton, England

Bruntingthorpe Airfield in Leicestershire is home to the world's last (possibly) airworthy Avro Vulcan... the airfield itself was the site of Sir Frank Whittle's first test flight using a jet powered aircraft. Surely this site requires some consideration? I can't believe that no-one else has put it forward!
Philip J Lewin, England, UK

Lincoln Cathedral: Lincolns very own twin towers. One of the greatest front elevations of any historical building I've seen. Takes your breath away coming from the castle square under the old archway and then bang, what a sight.
Craig Retford, England

Foxton Locks because it was a fantastic piece of engineering for its time Terry Ratcliffe, Australia

The view from Beeley Moor over towards Chatsworth. Since leaving Derbyshire 14 years ago I've lived in Germany, Pakistan and now Italy but I've never found anything to top this view. Whenever I come back to Derbyshire to see my parents it's the one thing that makes me question why I left.
Jillian FitzGerald, Italy

its not on the shortlist - but should be!! St James' Church in Louth - the tallest parish spire in the country. And as an Old Ludensian I'm biased, but, Louth in general, a quiet but very beautiful corner of England
graeme doak, england

Tattershall Castle. Wonderful for children to explore and magnificent against the lincolnshire countryside. Wonderful views from the top too. Very picturesque
Mrs Karen Brooke, UK

Foxton Locks because it was a fantastic piece of engineering for its time and still is and it should be kept well maintained for future generations to see.
TERRY RATCLIFE, AUSTRALIA

Rutland Water - surely THE best inland birdwatching site in the country Andrew Savage, England

The cave drawing at Creswell Crags gets my vote because it is so unique..... certainly the earliest piece of personal art in the East Midlands.
E.A.Emerson , New Zealand

The top of my list is Haddon Hall, which is an amazing example of medieval architecture.
Mick Lavin, Canada

Having been in the East Midlands several times, I would definitely have to vote on the Lincoln Cathedral. Runner-up is Tattershall Castle.
Charles Lusby, United States

Now living in Calgary but born and raised in Derby. I would say Breedon on the Hill Church, which is visible from many areas of the County
John, Canada

1. Chesterfield twisted spire 2. The big skies over the empty Fens landscape 3. Monsal Dale in the Peaks 4. Lincoln Cathedral 5. Sherwood Forest 6. Boston Stump 7. Harlaxton Manor
Peter Roberts, England

Rutland Water - surely THE best inland birdwatching site in the country!!!
Andrew Savage, England

Bradgate park & Great Central railway (Which is a must for the shortlist)
Jonathan Ball, England

CAVE DRAWING Creswell Crags cave painting must be the most important find in recent memory Darren Ellis, England

Steep Hill in Lincoln, linking the cathedral and the city with its cobbled streets and period shops this is a unique place
kim hartley, england

Boston Stump. Magnificent
Peter Chesson, Lincolnshire

Bradgate park & Great Central railway (Which is a must for the shortlist)
Jonathan Ball, England

creswell crags cave painting must be the most important find in recent memory
darren ellis, england

My vote would be Rutland water, but I think Arthingworth viaduct and the Welland valley near Market Harborough deserves a big mention.
Chris Ingall, England

Arbor Low -as important as Stonehenge
geoff hicks, UK

The Humber Bridge. It was, until recently , the biggest and the best suspension bridge in the world. British engineering at it's best!
Glenn Dodson, uk

Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem pub: A real living museum David Swain, England

1. Sherwood Forest 2. The Peak District 3. Chatsworth House 4. Cave drawing at Creswell Crags 5. Belvoir Castle 6. Caves of Nottingham 7. Derwent Valley mills - although in no particular order
Nadine, Luxembourg, ex-UK Student

Ratcliffe Power Station of course - I work there!!!
Nick Hollick, England

1.Lincoln Cathedral 2.Hardwick Hall 3.Rutland Water 4.Haddon Hall 5.Foxton Locks 6.Swarkestone Bridge 7.Rockingham-Castle&Village
Trish Dolman, England

Sherwood Forest is known worldwide.
John Hall, Namibia

Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem pub: An amazing, historic pub which is fascinating and very well kept. A real living museum.
David Swain, England

Lincoln Cathedral, have a picture of it on my computers screensaver, everybody asks where it is & comments on how beautiful it is & the fact that they never knew it was there Lincoln or the Cathedral that is!
Chris Ward, Australia

There's so much history connected to the (Nottingham) caves, from Robin Hood to WWII Neil, UK

I visited England for the first time this past spring and I loved Chatsworth and its water features in the garden as well as its position in the beautiful Peak District. I'm voting for both of those. Also, the twisted spire in Chesterfield just amazed me when I saw it from the train window on my trip to London. I could not believe my eyes! I haven't seen most of the other places on the list but hope to return and explore them all. You people who live there are SO LUCKY!!! You live in the most beautiful place in the world, I think.
Cynthia, Canada

Breedon on the Hill church - there has been a place of worship here since Saxon times - the churches position atop the hill makes it visible for miles around and equally the view from the top of the hill is just as striking.
Steve Dane, England

Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station It's dramatic and represents an icon on the landscape and serves a very practical and important purpose It's not just utilitarian but I think it it's quite aesthetic to look at
Laura Hind, UK

Lincoln Cathedral. There is so much to see and do there, not just a beautiful building but there are also areas around where you can sit outside and watch everything going on.
Lynn Snelson, England

POWER HOUSE It's also strangely beautiful Dan, Nottinghamshire

Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station. It's dramatic and represents an icon on the landscape and serves a very practical and important purpose. It's not just utilitarian but I think it it's quite aesthetic to look at
Laura Hind, UK

The Caves of Nottingham. There's so much history connected to the caves, from Robin Hood to WWII. There's also a belief that there's still many caves to be discovered beneath the streets of Nottingham - a wonder indeed.
Neil, UK

St Mary Magdeline Parish Church Newark on Trent. Seen from miles away in the surrounding countryside.
Tony lacy, Australia

1. Lincoln cathedral - second best in the country (behind Durham) 2. Newport Arch in Lincoln (Had to have one roman thing in there.) 3. Chesterfield Spire 4. Nottingham's Lace Market (Bars included) 5.Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station. 6.Lincolnshire marshes 7.The Peak District
Greig, England

Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station. Whatever the weather the power station continues to steam! With its positioning next to the M1 it will installed into the subconscious memory of more UK residents than any other candidate. It's also strangely beautiful.
dan, Nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster is a little gem nestling in the Nottinghamshire countryside Christine Peet, England

Hardwick Hall
Tania May, UK

Beacon Hill (Leicestershire), Time to put the Loughborough area on the map! Guess where I went to Uni...! We all used to love coming up to Beacon Hill to escape from the "pressures" of student life.
rm, Scotland

1.Sherwood Forest 2. Peak District 3.Crooked spire 4.Chatsworth 5.Lincoln cathederal.6 Foxton locks.7.Rutland water When I think or see pictures of "home" I feel the first three choices would be the most outstanding landmarks or wonders of the area.
Jane Manara, Canada

Sherwood Forest and Lincoln Cathedral
Yannis Loutsis, Greece

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem pub
graham,

Derbyshire Peak District and in particular the view from Monsal Head which is awe inspiring.
David Pearson, UK

Belgrave Road, Leicester, is a shining example of the successful integration of different cultures Brian Goddard, England

I vote for Ratcliffe on Soar power station. It majestically rises out or rolling countryside. A permanent reminder of the region's industrial past.
catherine, uk

Arbor Low stone circle, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire: "The Stonehenge of the North."
Neil, England

Newstead Abbey Ravenshead. Japanese water gardens and of course the links to Byron.
Sue Clarke, England

It must be Chatsworth house. Simply because I looked after a Japanese person for 18 months and he was absolutely bowled over when he saw Chatsworth house. HE thought it was the most beautiful sight in the East Midlands.
louise o'reilly, england

The Crooked Spire - lovely building
Beverley Waldron, england

LORD BYRON Newstead Abbey (because of) the links to Byron Sue Clarke, England

Southwell Minster. A little 'gem' nestling in the Nottinghamshire countryside. A haven of peace and tranquillity. A testament to faith which shines forth across the centuries.
Christine Peet, England

Peak District. Natural beauty and a chance for escapism into a an area of outstanding natural beauty and serenity - BLISS
louise artuch, nottingham

The Crooked Spire of Chesterfield. Although made by error, it is because of this that it is unique, and is the Midland version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Sue Rushton, England

The Peak District - the second most visited National Park in the World
Nelson Blackley, England

1. Chatsworth 2. Newstead Abbey 3. Foxton Locks 4. The Peak District 5. Derwent Valley Mills
Chris Brock, UK

Having lived in Boston all of my life, there is nothing more comforting than the sight of the Stump to tell me I'm home Katy Roberts, England

I vote for Belgrave Road, Leicester, as a shining example of the successful integration of different cultures, which is an important feature prevalent throughout our region.
Brian Goddard, England

Boston Stump has got to be included. Having lived in Boston all of my life, there is nothing more comforting than the sight of the Stump to tell me I'm home. Please include it in your final seven.
Katy Roberts, England

I vote for Sherwood Forest. Because Sherwood Forest/Robin Hood has made Nottingham a well recognised city of the UK. Internationally it has attracted tourism to the area and again Nottingham is a place that is well recognised all over the world.
Ceris Griffiths, England