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Watson Fothergill’s Nottingham Buildings – Lucy Brower
Lucy is a researcher, writer and art history graduate who is interested in looking with fresh eyes on the familiar. This talk will enlighten us on Watson Fothergill’s Nottingham Buildings. Fothergill was one of Nottingham’s most renowned architects and architect of our own Violin School.
The Humour of Holes: Dean Hole of Caunton by Martin Stott
Martin Stott is a former BBC journalist who made programmes for the World Service and Radio 4. The talk is an introduction to one of the great characters of garden history; Reynolds Hole, the vicar of Caunton, near Newark, was the founder of the National Rose Society and a prolific and often humorous writer.
Dangerous Women of Nottinghamshire by Adrian Gray
Adrian is a Cambridge-educated historian with around 25 published books. This lively presentation looks at some of the women of Nottinghamshire who have had a significant impact in challenging the man’s world that they were forced to live in.
An Update on Norton Disney Excavations 2024 by Richard Parker
Richard is Secretary and a founding member of the Norton Disney History and Archaeology Group and researches the history of Iron Age, Roman and Medieval archaeology of Norton Disney. This talk will update us on the ongoing excavations at Norton Disney.
The Sherwood Foresters and Newark by Patrick Mercer
Patrick is a former Member of Parliament for Newark, who previously worked as a journalist and was a colonel with the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. Patrick has written several military and historical books. This talk will follow the AGM.
Newark Civic Trust AGM
The AGM will be held on Thursday 26th September 2024 at 7.30pm. at Newark Library. The AGM will be followed by a talk by Patrick Mercer ‘The Sherwood Foresters and Newark’.
AGENDA
1. Chairman’s welcome
2. Apologies for absence
3. Minutes of last year’s AGM of 31st September 2023
4. Matters arising
6. Chairman’s Report
7. Treasurer’s Report
8. Election of Officers
9. Election of Executive Committee
10. Any other business
Tour of Stoke Field Battlefield
Tour of Stoke Field Battlefield – Thursday 27th June at 18:30
Kevin Winter will lead a tour of Stoke Field battlefield, the scene of the last battle of the Wars of the Roses on 16th June 1487. The tour will start at Trent Lane, which is on the right hand side, just before the Eden Hall roundabout when travelling from Newark. There are laybys on both sides of the road before the roundabout. The walk is approximately 2 miles and should take 1 1/2 – 2 hours. Good footwear and an eye on the weather forecast would be encouraged.
We will be looking at car sharing to get everyone to the venues. You can either e-mail Kevin Winter at winterkevin28@yahoo.co.uk or add your name and contact details to the list that will be available at the March and April talks.
Visit to the Museum of the Horse
Visit to the Museum of the Horse, Market Place, Tuxford, Newark NG22 0LA. Thursday 30th May at 1830.
The car park is to the left of the building as you look at it, a narrow lane and then right through an arch so as to be at the rear of the building.
The curator, Sally Dogart, will start the evening with a curiosities quiz. There will be refreshments available, including wine or tea/coffee and snacks. Afterwards Sally will give us a guided tour of the museum. Both the tour and refreshments are free to members, but a donation towards the cost of refreshments is encouraged.
We will be looking at car sharing to get everyone to the venue. You can either e-mail Kevin Winter at winterkevin28@yahoo.co.uk or add your name and contact details to the list that will be available at the March and April talks.
The Tudors and Early Stuarts in Newark
A talk by Kevin Winter
The Magnificent Seven (the end of a 19th century horror story)
A talk by Stephen Flinders – How we came to have the garden cemeteries we have today and how the scandalous treatment of the dear departed in the early 19th century led to their creation.
Nottingham Theatre History
A talk by Andy Smart
The Origins of Newark
A talk by Professor Philip Dixon
Along the Fosse Canal
A talk by Chris Hewis
A talk on William Nicholson
A talk by Glyn Hughes
Poverty, Prosperity and Politics, an illustrated walk around Nottingham
A talk by Mo Cooper
A talk on Dr Thoroton (400th anniversary)
A talk by Dr Richard Gaunt
Historical Highlights from Newark & Sherwood
A talk by Adrian Gray
English Country Houses – not quite what they seem
A talk by Mike Higginbottom
'Whispers From the Stalls' - Historic Equestrian Buildings
A talk by Janine Buckley
Newark Civic Trust AGM
The AGM will be held on Thursday 29th September 2022 at 7.30pm.
Currently we plan to hold our AGM at Newark Library, but we will continue to monitor the public health situation and any new Government guidance. We will contact our members towards the end of September via email and the website to confirm the details.
AGENDA
1. Chairman’s welcome
2. Apologies for absence
3. Minutes of last year’s AGM of 30th September 2021
4. Matters arising
6. Chairman’s Report
7. Treasurer’s Report
8. Election of Officers
9. Election of Executive Committee
10. Any other business
A Tour of Gainsborough
Further details to follow.
A Tour of Ancaster
Further details to follow.
A talk on Emily Blagg
A talk by Vivienne Hall
Anglo-Saxon and Viking Newark
A talk by Kevin Winter
Mr Straws House, Hidden Things
A talk by Amanda Nielson.
Newark in the 14th century - A Religious Settlement
A talk by Anne Coyne.
The Parks and Gardens of Nottinghamshire
A talk by Jason Mordan.
A river runs through it: how the River Trent has shaped Newark
A talk by Kevin Winter.
Newark Civic Trust AGM
The AGM will be held on Thursday 30th September 2021 at 7.30pm.
Currently we plan to hold our AGM at Newark Library, but we will continue to monitor the public health situation and any new Government guidance. We will contact our members towards the end of September via email and the website to confirm the details.
AGENDA
1. Chairman’s welcome
2. Apologies for absence
3. Minutes of last year’s AGM of 24th September 2020
4. Matters arising
6. Chairman’s Report
7. Treasurer’s Report
8. Election of Officers
9. Election of Executive Committee
10. Any other business
Civil War Tour of Newark
Kevin Winter, Vice Chair and Assistant Curator at the National Civil War Centre – Newark Museum, will lead a Civil War tour around Newark town centre on Thursday 29 July. Meet at 1830 at the bandstand in the castle grounds. The tour will last around 1 – 1 1/2 hours and will be on level ground around the town centre. It will start and end at the castle and take in some of the places mentioned in Kevin’s talk on Newark in the Civil Wars, earlier in the year.
A tour of Holme Pierrepont Hall and church
We have re-arranged our tour of Holme Pierrepont, originally planned for the summer of 2020. The event will be an evening tour of Holme Pierrepont Hall and the adjacent St Edmund’s church starting at 6:30pm. After the private tour we will be allowed to take a stroll around the gardens of the Hall, now a popular wedding venue (click here for more information on the Hall.)
The tour will be £5 for members and £10 for non-members.
Please get in touch via the contacts page if you want to register your interest. Don’t worry if you don’t have your own transport, we should be able to find you a lift.
Newark in the Civil War
Kevin Winter will talk about why Newark was such as strategic Royalist stronghold in the First Civil War, the three sieges and how Charles I came to surrender outside Newark. This talk will be delivered virtually and start at 7:30pm.
Click here join this ‘virtual’ event.
Alternatively go to the Zoom website by clicking here and using the following security details:
Meeting ID: 831 3478 1327
Passcode: 695503
Castles of Nottinghamshire
James Wright will be delivering his popular talk on the ‘Castles of Nottinghamshire’ to the Newark Civic Trust on the 25th February 2020 at 7:30pm.
To join the event, click here and use the log-in details below.
Meeting ID: 974 9412 5754
Passcode: 344151
Medieval Building Myths
James Wright will be delivering his popular talk on ‘Medieval Building Myths’ to the Newark Civic Trust on the 29th October 2020 at 7:30pm.
The talk will be delivered via Zoom. Details are as follows:
Click here to join.
Meeting ID: 916 8269 8812
Passcode: 907879
Click here for more details on ‘Medieval Building Myths’.
Annual General Meeting
To be held online on Thursday 24th September 2019 at 7.30pm. Please email the Chairman, Michael Knapton (michaelknapton@hotmail.com) if you haven’t received login details.
AGENDA
1. Chairman’s welcome
2. Apologies for absence
3. Minutes of last year’s AGM of 27th September 2018
4. Matters arising
5. Chairman’s Report
6. Treasurer’s Report
7. Election of Officers
8. Election of Executive Committee
9. Any other business
The following officers offer themselves for re-election at the meeting:
• Chairman – Michael Knapton
• Vice-Chairman – Kevin Winter
• Secretary – Kevin Winter
• Treasurer – Louise Knapton Carter
• Planning Chairman – Michael Hawes
• Planning Vice-Chairman – Paul Moore
• Membership Secretary – Debbie Smith
• Recruitment Secretary – Debbie Smith
• Conservation Watch Co-ordinator – Mick Gill
• Awards Co-ordinator – Michael Knapton
• Events Co-ordinator – Paul Moore
Update on Archaeological Investigations in Newark (THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
Mr Straws House: Hidden Items (THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
Sydney Race's Nottingham Nights: Goose Fair, Shop Shows & Theatres
A talk by Ann Featherstone
The Curious World of Olde Time Punishments
A talk by Ian Morgan
Lost Churches of Nottingham
A talk by Doug Fletcher
Georgian Nottingham: Buildings, Society & Scandal
A talk by Adrian Henstock
Annual General Meeting
To be held at Newark Library on Thursday 26th September 2019 at 7.30pm.
AGENDA
1. Chairman’s welcome
2. Apologies for absence
3. Minutes of last year’s AGM of 27th September 2018
4. Matters arising
6. Chairman’s Report
7. Treasurer’s Report
8. Election of Officers
9. Election of Executive Committee
10. Any other business
Oliver Scott (Newark & Sherwood District Council’s Senior Conservation Officer) will deliver a short presentation on current issues affecting Newark’s built heritage and its management.
The following officers offer themselves for re-election at the meeting:
• Chairman – Michael Knapton
• Vice-Chairman – Kevin Winter
• Secretary – Kevin Winter
• Treasurer – Louise Knapton Carter
• Planning Chairman – Michael Hawes
• Planning Vice-Chairman – Vacant
• Membership Secretary – Debbie Smith
• Recruitment Secretary – Debbie Smith
• Conservation Watch Co-ordinator – Mick Gill
• Awards Co-ordinator – Michael Knapton
• Events Co-ordinator – Paul Moore
The Hidden Treasures of Kelham Hall from about 1350….
Visit the house and gardens at Kelham Hall, Newark, and hear how its past is being revealed – by Keith Rogers, Guy Taylor Associates.
2.00pm tea and biscuits (provided by NBPT)
3.45pm – 4.45pm tour of the gardens
£10 per person, 2 at the same address £15.00 payable to NBPT in advance, or at the door.
An Evening in Retford
The Newark Civic Trust will be visiting Retford on the 27th June 2019 for a tour of the town. The tour will be led by Derek Turner, Chairman of the Retford Civic Society.
We will be meeting at 6.30pm at Retford Town Hall (17 The Square, DN22 6DE.) Paid parking is available at Chancery Lane Car Park (DN22 6DG) and Chapelgate Car Park (DN22 6RF.)
The evening will include a talk and tour of the immediate town centre and civic area to finish no later than 8pm.
The talk can be extended to a local pub for anyone who wants to stay on for a pint!
Transport can be arranged if needed. Contact us at enquiries@newarkcivictrust.org.uk if you would like to book a place or you require a lift.
Landscape History. What's that all about, then?
A talk by Katie Bridger.
Pints and Pubs: The long history of beer and beer houses
A talk by Bob Massey.
4th and 5th Dukes of Newcastle in Private
A talk by Richard Gaunt.
The Napoleonic Wars at Home
A talk by Edward Hammond.
Campaigners aiming to save London Road carpark trees
Story courtesy of the Newark Advertiser (07/01/19)
No extra spaces are needed at Newark’s London Road carpark, and trees should not be felled to create them, according to a member of Newark Civic Trust.
The Archaeological Finds of the Middle Beck Development
A talk by Adam Tinsley.
Rock of Ages – Mediaeval Stonemasons: The Architects of Europe
A talk by James Wright.
Annual General Meeting
This year’s AGM will be held on the 27th September at Newark Library. The Meeting will start at 7:30pm.
The AGM will be followed by a short talk on the refurbishment of Newark Castle Station followed by a short presentation by the Battlefields Trust.
A tour of Lincoln's Bailgate
The second summer visit will be a tour of Lincoln’s Bailgate. We will meet at the Tourist Information Centre (Leigh-Pemberton House, half-way between the west gate of the castle and the Exchequergate, the entrance to the Cathedral yard) at 6:30pm.
A tour of Kelham Hall
Our first outing of the summer will be a tour of Kelham Hall, starting at 7pm. We will meet at the Gilbert Scott entrance.
Newark Archaeology Update by Trent & Peak Archaeology
A talk by Gareth Davies. This will take place on Wednesday 25th April.
Robin Hood Hotel New plan could see townhouses refurbished and hotel built
Story courtesy of the Newark Advertiser (12/04/18)
A costly public inquiry to determine the fate of the derelict Robin Hood Hotel in Newark will not go ahead after the developer withdrew its planning applications.
The site owner, MF Strawson Ltd, is now expected to submit a new application within weeks that would see the retention and refurbishment of the remains — three townhouses — alongside the building of a hotel.
Attorney at Large. Godfrey Tallent of Newark
A talk by Richard Gaunt. This will take place on Wednesday 28th March.
Fossdyke - Whodunnit?
A talk by Ian Morgan. This will take place on Thursday 22nd February.
Brunswick House - 76, Victoria Street; restoration and renewal - bought back to life
A talk by Chris Perkins
Radar searches fail to find town tunnel evidence
Story courtesy of the Newark Advertiser (16/01/18)
Myths surrounding claims of secret tunnels under the centre of Newark appear to have been dispelled.
A review of ground-penetrating radar surveys at town centre locations appear to show the tunnels do not exist.
Newark’s thinnest house: Origins continue to puzzle historians
Story courtesy of the Newark Advertiser (14/01/18)
An investigation is under way to solve the mystery of how one of Newark’s most curious buildings came into existence.
Mrs Patty Temple, the curator of Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery, is appealing to anyone who might know more about the history of Newark’s thinnest house to come forward.
Conversion plan for former Newark takeaway
Story courtesy of the Newark Advertiser (12/10/17)
A listed building could be turned into apartments.
Plans have been submitted to convert the empty former takeaway at 6-8 Portland Street, Newark, into two apartments.
Apartments proposed at former warehouse
Story courtesy of the Newark Advertiser (09/10/17)
An historic building that overlooks the River Trent could be turned into a block of apartments available on short-term rents.
Thorpe’s Warehouse, a Grade II-listed building in Navigation Yard, Millgate, may become Newark’s first apart-hotel.
Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Medieval Graffiti Survey
A talk by Matt Beresford
Nottinghamshire Building Preservation Trust
A talk by Alan Wahlers and David Atkins
Public inquiry will decide future of former Robin Hood Hotel
Story courtesy of the Newark Advertiser (05/10/17)
The fate of a former hotel that has been derelict for almost 20 years will be decided at a public inquiry.
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Mr Sajid Javid, has called-in the planning approval for the demolition of Newark’s former Robin Hood Hotel, which means the matter will go to a public inquiry.
Annual General Meeting
This year’s AGM will be held on the 28th September at Newark Library. The Meeting will start at 7:30pm.
The meeting will be followed by a short talk from Allan Towler on the Friends of Newark Castle and the Friends of the National Civil War Centre.
Highfields School homes plan refused
Story courtesy of the Newark Advertiser(19/09/17)
Plans for at least 89 homes on land at a Newark school that would have destroyed 95 metres of hedgerow and seen the removal of protected trees have been rejected.
Visit to Grantham
Date and time have changed from that previously advertised.
Our June visit will be to Grantham where we will be hosted by Courtney Finn from Grantham Civic Society. There is parking at the Watergate car park or on the streets around St Wulfram’s. There is also parking near the Guildhall where the tour will end. The visit will begin at 18:00 at the Church Street entrance of the Old School. We will then be taken on a town centre tour including St Wulfram’s church, with the Trigg chained library and ending at the volunteer run museum.
If you are interested please contact Kevin Winter at winterkevin28@yahoo.co.uk or on his mobile 07748577506.
Learn more about cottage plans
The Norwell Parish Heritage Group, who hosted the Newark Civic Trust in June 2016 on one of our summer visits, will be holding an exhibition on proposals to restore Auld Cottage. The exhibition is at Norwell Village Hall on Saturday, June 3rd, from 2.30pm to 4pm. There will also be a tour of the timber framed buildings of the village at 3.45pm.
Click here to read issue 73 of our magazine containing an article on our visit last June.
Visit to Winkburn Hall
Our May visit will take place on Thursday 25th May when we will be visiting Winkburn Hall (NG22 8PQ). The Hall is a few miles north-east of Southwell, off the Hockerton-Kirklington road. It is approached through a spacious park, in one corner of which stands the house, raised upon a series of terraced lawns. The present hall dates back to William and Mary, nothing remaining of the earlier Manor House save some paneling which has been incorporated in the present structure. Considerable additions were made in 1840. Some of the high, square rooms are embellished with fine Adams fireplaces. The one in the library has a carved panel inset representing a tropical scene. The series of carved panels above each of the doorways in the central hall depict scenes from “Aesop’s Fables,”. The visit will commence at 18:45 and will cost £7 per head, which will include tea or coffee on completion of the tour.
If you are interested please contact Kevin Winter at winterkevin28@yahoo.co.uk or on his mobile 07748577506.
University team delves into town's siege history
Story courtesy of the Newark Advertiser (25/05/17)
Archaeologists from the University of Central Lancashire have completed a two-week dig near Newark to investigate a 370-year-old civil war site.
A redoubt — a 15metre square earthwork at Crankley Lakes Camping and Caravan Park, near South Muskham — is a scheduled ancient monument and is thought to have been used as a cannon battery by Scots assailing the town during its third siege in 1645, when the Royalist outpost was surrounded by 16,000 troops.
Tank Tour Lecture and Film Show
Andrew Blow (a Filmmaker) and his colleague Richard Pullen (a Military Historian) are presenting their Tank Tour Lecture and Film Show in Newark on Saturday May 20th.
Their ‘tour’ commemorates the Centenary of the first fighting tanks – invented and first manufactured in Lincoln – and tells the social and engineering history behind the Lincoln tanks, including the story of the munitionettes who helped build them. In Newark, they will also tell the story of the Presentation Tanks – including Newark’s Presentation Tank which stood in the Castle Grounds from 1919 to 1936.
Andrew Blow is “on the bill” as support to Richard Pullen because, as a Filmmaker, he found the only known film of the Lincoln tanks in their home city – being put through their paces on the test ground of William Foster and Co. in 1918.
The event will be held at the Millgate Community Centre, Pelham Street and starts at 7.30pm. Booking is required to help with seating and refreshments. Tickets can be reserved for payment at the door. Tickets (£5) from Andrew Blow on 01522 754901 or Jill Musson on 01636 647121.
1-3 Northgate, Newark
A talk by Ros Nicholson.
Archaeology of Nottingham Trams
A talk by Gareth Davies – with an update on archaeological projects undertaken by Trent & Peak Archaeology around Newark.
Robin Hood demolition approved
Story courtesy of the Newark Advertiser (09/03/17)
A controversial town centre eyesore will be demolished, unless a government minister overturns a council decision.
The former Robin Hood Hotel, Lombard Street, Newark, which has been empty for 18 years, will make way for a 66-bedroom Travelodge and retail units if listed building consent and planning permission is allowed to stand.
Click here to read the full article on the Newark Advertiser website.
Restoration of Grade 1 listed Newark Town Hall
Story courtesy of Newark Town Council (06/03/17)
Newark Town Hall is to undergo a £600,000 external restoration programme. Scaffolding is being erected next week to enable specialist craftsmen to access the façade of the landmark Grade 1 listed building, which was originally built in 1774.
Click here to read more.
Monolithic Mud Buildings in Nottinghamshire
A talk by Jason Mordan.
Making a case for Robin Hood Hotel restoration
Story courtesy of the Newark Advertiser (18/02/17)
A graphic designer who would like to see an historic Newark building restored has produced his own vision of what it could look like. Mr Damien Pepper, of Fernwood, wants to see the Robin Hood Hotel townhouses, which are all that remains of the building, brought back into use. He believes the original brickwork could be restored and the building used as shops or offices.
Click here for more information.
Malting and Brewing in Newark – the story continues
A talk by George Wilkinson.
Emma Wilmot – the forgotten artist of the Victorian Dukeries
A talk by Richard Gaunt.
The Leicester Trader – Newark’s Heritage Barge
A talk by Les Reid.
'The Last Journey of the Magna Carta King'
The Collingham and District Local History Society presents an illustrated talk at Newark Town Hall. The speaker will be Stephen Church, Professor of Medieval History, University of East Anglia. Tickets (£10) on sale at the Palace Theatre, Newark. For more details click here.
Annual General Meeting
This year’s AGM will be held on the 29th September at Newark Library.
The meeting will be followed by a short talk from Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Conservation Officer, Oliver Scott.
Somme Propaganda Film
A propaganda film of the Somme is being shown by Nottinghamshire Heritage Forum at the Town Hall on Thursday 21st September. Entry is free with a small charge for refreshments. 7pm start.
Coddington History Group - Open Afternoon
The Coddington History Group will be holding an open afternoon at the Coddington Village Hall between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. Entry is free to all.
For more information click here.
Demolition of remains of Robin Hood Hotel backed by town councillors
Story courtesy of the Newark Advertiser (04/08/16)
Plans to demolish the remains of the former Robin Hood Hotel in Newark have been welcomed by town councillors who say it is time for the derelict buildings to come down.
Historic England and Nottinghamshire Building Preservation Trust are, however, both standing firm in their view that the buildings should be saved.
Click here for more information.
Newark Civic Trust Visit - Papplewick Pumping Station
We have organised an evening outing to Papplewick Pumping Station (view website) for our second visit of the year. A bus will be provided from the centre of Newark to take and drop-off those on the trip. There will be no charge for either the bus journey or the tour and the event is open to members and non-members alike. Please note that this will not be a ‘steam day’ so we won’t be able to see the engines in action.
Contact us for more details or to book a place. We are limited to 30 places on the tour so book early to avoid disappointment!
Pick-up is 6pm from Iceland car park on London Road. We are due to arrive at Papplewick for 7pm when the tour will commence lasting 1 hour. We should therefore be back in Newark just after 9pm dropping off back at Iceland.
Newark Civic Trust Visit - Norwell Village
Our first trip of the year will be to the village of Norwell and will be conducted by Michael Jones of the Norwell Parish Heritage Group (visit website) who have developed a series of village trails and are in the process of restoring some important parts of their village.
For more details or to book a place on this trip contact us here. Please let us know if you need transport and we will attempt to arrange. The tour will start at approx. 6:30pm and will last for 90mins but this will be confirmed closer to the actual date.
Pumped up about restoration project
The Newark Advertiser reported on the Newark Civic Trust refurbishment of the Newark town pump. Click here for more information.
The History of Papplewick Pumping Station and Nottingham’s Water Supply
A talk by Ashley Smart for the Newark Civic Trust.
Footpads, Kings and Highwaymen
A talk by Ian Morgan for the Newark Civic Trust.
St Anne's Allotments and Community Orchard
A talk for the Coddington History Group by Mo Cooper on the oldest and largest area of Victorian detached town gardens in the world – in the heart of Nottingham – Coddington Village Hall, Main Street starting at 7:30pm. Everyone welcome, Members FREE, non- members £2 – includes refreshments.
Architecture and Archaeology of the Old Magnus Buildings
A talk by Jane Roylance for the Newark Civic Trust.
Southwell Workhouse
A talk by Colin Deeley for the Coddington History Group on this important local National Trust property – Coddington Village Hall, Main Street starting at 7:30pm. Everyone welcome, Members FREE, non- members £2 – includes refreshments.
William Jessop – Newark’s forgotten engineer and Mayor. Canals, harbours and early railways
A talk by Nigel Panting for the Newark Civic Trust.
Death in the Clouds - The mysterious disappearence of the aviatrix Amy Johnson
A talk by Geoff Dyer for the Coddington History Group – Coddington Village Hall, Main Street starting at 7:30pm. Everyone welcome, Members FREE, non- members £2 – includes refreshments.
Christmas Tree Festival
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Newark will once again be hosting a Christmas Tree Festival from the 5th to 13th December 2015. Entrance is £2 for adults and 20p for children. Open Saturdays: 9.30am – 5.00pm, Sundays: 11.00am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday: 10.00am – 4.30pm. For more details click here.
Lincoln Castle Gaol
A talk by Helen Bates.
‘A Very Old and Crazy House’ : 700 years of Newark’s Old White Hart Inn
A talk by Adrian Henstock.
Annual General Meeting - Newark Library
The Newark Civic Trust Annual General Meeting will be held on the 24th September at 7:30pm at Newark Library. All welcome.
Thoroton Society Lecture - Kelham Hall
The lecture will be held on Thursday 9th July 2015 and will feature Dr Jonathan Foyle, architectural historian and broadcaster, speaking about his work and exploits at Lincoln Cathedral. The Thoroton Society would like to widen the opportunity to attend this presentation to the members of other local history groups that may be interested in this excellent speaker and his topic.
Newark Civic Trust Visit - Thurgaton Priory
An early 13th century Gothic style church said to have rivalled Southwell Minster in size and grandeur. Meet at 7.30 at the venue. No charge – donations to the Priory welcome.
Click here for more information.
Numbers limited so please book your place with Michael Hawes 01636 611349 / copyline@ntlworld.com who will provide directions and co-ordinate car sharing and lifts as required.
Maurice Barley Memorial Lecture - University of Nottingham
Dr Phil Dixon will give the Maurice Barley Memorial Lecture. The lecture, entitled “Maurice Barley and the study of medieval buildings”, will be followed by a drinks reception.
Newark Civic Trust Visit - Spital-in-the-Street
Following David Markham’s talk, members expressed an interest in visiting the Chantry Chapel of St Edmund, Spital-in-the-Street. The interior is beautifully decorated and contains many interesting features and artefacts. Click here for more information
Journey time – 45 minutes. Meet at 7.30pm at the venue. No charge – donations to the Chantry Trust welcome.
Numbers limited so please book your place with Michael Hawes 01636 611349 / copyline@ntlworld.com who will provide directions and co-ordinate car sharing and lifts as required.
Homefront in World War One
A talk by Helen Bates.
The Magna Carta and Charter of the Forrests
A talk by Vic Hughes.
Bolsover Castle through the ages
A talk by Ian Morgan.
One on Every Corner - 19th Century church and chapel buildings in Nottingham
A talk by Doug Fletcher.
Continuity and Change in a Lincolnshire Sacred Site
A talk by Dr David Marcombe.
At the End of the Ice Age - FARI/CBA conference
Saturday 1st November 2014, at 10.30am-5pm
Holy Trinity Centre, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4AU
CBA East Midlands will be hosting a joint
conference with FARI Archaeology about some
of these discoveries in the East Midlands.
These new results will be discussed by a
panel of speakers, including Nick Barton,
Lynden Cooper, Daryl Garton and Phil Harding,
as well as volunteers working on
‘Ice Age Journeys’ , a HLF-funded community
project at Farndon Fields, near Newark.
More information can be found in the booking form
Witchcraft in Nottinghamshire - Looking at the early modern witch craze in Nottinghamshire
A talk by Mrs Christine Davies.
Newark Civic Trust Annual General Meeting
The Newark Civic Trust Annual General Meeting will take place at 7:30 pm at Newark Library.
A short quiz will follow the meeting.
The Great March - a walk from Newark to Radcliffe
On August 10th 1914 a rally was held in Newark Market Place by the new Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters Regiment.
They were marched that day to Radcliffe-on-Trent. After an overnight stay they marched on to Derby on the next leg of their journey that would take them through training camp and eventually to the trenches in France.
One hundred years later, on 10th August 2014 it is planned to re-enact that march, in honour of those that went and fought and the many who never returned.
For further details and an application form visit the The Great March Newark website
An Art Display inspired by Ice Age Archaeology
Artworks inspired by discoveries made by Newark’s Ice Age Journeys archaeological project will be on show in the Buttermarket from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday 26 July. Flint tools found at the local archaeological dig will also be on display.
Prehistoric cave paintings in Derbyshire and Continental Europe also inspired the artworks which have been created by members of Nottingham Society of Artists.
An information table at the event will feature some of the, close to where the rivers Trent and Devon joined some 14,000 years ago.
“This is a rare opportunity to see ancient artefacts alongside the modern day art that they have inspired,” said John Miller of FARI which is organising the display. As well as viewing the art and recent finds, visitors to the display can talk to Ice Age Journeys volunteers about the progress of this journey into Newark’s past.
In addition there are two opportunities to visit the site of the dig in the field opposite the Tile Shop, Farndon on Saturday 19th July and Sunday 20th July between 10am – 3pm. For full details please follow this link
News & Events
This page contains details of Newark Civic Trust events as well as events hosted and delivered by other organisations, charities and interest groups.
Future meetings will be held in the following venue:
Newark Library
Beaumond Gardens
Baldertongate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1UW
Doors open at 7.10pm for a 7.30pm start. Members FREE, non-members £2
