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Newark-on-Trent Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Newark-on-Trent

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Newark-on-Trent history

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Early history

Newark is first attested in the Cartulary of Eynsham Abbey in Oxfordshire. The name means ‘New work’, with the apparent meaning of “New fort” The origins of Newark are possibly Roman, from its position on an important Roman road, the Fosse Way.

Medieval to Stuart period

Newark Castle was originally a fortified manor house founded by the Anglo-Saxon King Edward the Elder. In 1073, Remigius de Fécamp, Bishop of Lincoln, put up an earthwork motte-and-bailey fortress on the site. The town became a local centre for the wool and cloth trade – by the time of Henry II a major market was held there. Wednesday and Saturday markets in the town were founded in the period 1156–1329.

The Civil War

In the English Civil War, Newark was a Royalist stronghold. It was attacked in February 1643 by two troops of horsemen, but beat them back. The town fielded at times as many as 600 soldiers, and raided Nottingham, Grantham, Northampton, Gainsborough and other places.

Georgian era and early 19th century

About 1770 the Great North Road around Newark (now the A616) was raised on a long series of arches to ensure it remained clear of the regular floods. A noted 18th-century advocate of reform in Newark was the printer and newspaper owner Daniel Holt (1766–1799)

19th–21st centuries

Many buildings and much industry appeared in the Victorian era. The Ossington Coffee Palace was built by Lady Charlotte Ossington, daughter of the 4th Duke of Portland. The Sherwood Avenue Drill Hall opened in 1914, as the First World War began. In the Second World War there were several RAF stations within a few miles of Newark, many holding squadrons of the Polish Air Force.

Newark-on-Trent culture & places

Newark and Sherwood Concert Band, with over 50 regular players, has performed at numerous area events in the last few years. The Palace Theatre in Appletongate is Newark’s main entertainment venue. The National Civil War Centre and Newark Museum opened in 2015 to interpret Newark’s part in the English Civil War.

Newark-on-Trent geography / climate

Newark lies on the River Trent, with the River Devon running as a tributary through the town. The town originally grew around Newark Castle, now ruined, and a large market place now lined with historic buildings. The A1 bypass was opened in 1964 by the then Minister of Transport, Ernest Marples.

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Best Newark-on-Trent places to visit

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Newark-on-Trent has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Newark-on-Trent’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Newark-on-Trent’s information audio spots:

Newark Hospital Newark Hospital is a health facility in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. It is managed by the Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Sherwood Avenue drill Hall, Newark-on-Trent Sherwood Avenue drill hall is a former military installation in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. It is located on Sherwood Ave, a former drill hall in the area of Nottinghamshire, and is located in the town of Newark.

Newark Friary Newark Friary was a friary of the reformed “Observant Friars” of the Franciscan Order. It was founded by Henry Tudor c. 1499, and dissolved by his son, Henry VIII, in 1539.

British Rabbit Council The British Rabbit Council is an organisation for rabbit enthusiasts in the UK. Rabbits are the UK’s third most popular pet, with rabbits being the most popular in the country.

Ossington Coffee Tavern, Newark on Trent Ossington Coffee Tavern is a Grade II* listed building in Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire. It is located in the town of Ossington on Trent.

Newark F.C. Newark F.C. is a football club that represents the town of Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire but is currently based in Balderton. They are currently members of the United Counties League Premier Division North.

Nottingham–Lincoln line The Nottingham–Lincoln line is a railway line in central England. It runs north-east from Nottingham to Lincoln. It is located on the Nottingham and Lincoln railway lines.

St Giles’ Church, Balderton St Giles’ Church, Balderton is a Grade I listed parish church in Balderton, Nottinghamshire. It is located in the centre of Balderton in the area of the county.

St Leonard’s Church, Newark St. Leonard’s Church, Newark is a parish church in the Church of England in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. The church is located in Newark, on the outskirts of Nottinghamshire, and is situated in the city centre of Newark.

Staythorpe Power Station Staythorpe C Power Station is a 1,735 MWe gas-fired power station in Nottinghamshire. The £680 million plant is owned by the German energy company, RWE npower.

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