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Newark on Trent |
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The town of Newark is steeped in history, most notable is the siege
of the town in 1643-6 during the reign of King Charles 1st, when the
King was captured at nearby Southwell he ordered the town of Newark to
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To see a map of the area click here |
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Town Bridge |
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The Castle Barge, a floating restaurant on the River Trent |
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Ossington Coffee Palace, a copy of a 17th century hostelry erected in 1882 |
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This was the Governor's house when Newark was besieged in 1643-6 |
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Newark market place |
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The Town Hall |
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Ye Olde White Hart home to Nottingham Building Society |
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St Mary Magdalene, the spire is over 230 ft high, the Church dates from 1230 |
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Parish Church Gardens |
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Parish Church Gardens |
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16th century, King Charles 1st coffee house |
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The Old Bakery Tea Rooms |
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Only a small part of the castle walls remain |
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From the castle walls there are views of the river Trent and Newark Town Lock |
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A popular place to sit and relax |
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The Gatehouse, the first stone castle was built around 1130 on the site of an earlier Norman castle built of earth and timber |
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The castle gardens were opened in 1889 |
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Newark Town Lock, the canal boat is waiting |
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Nothing better on a nice day than relaxing on the river |
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There is always a graceful Swan to be seen on the river |
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Newark Marina and the river Trent |
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The impressive outer walls of Newark castle |
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© Copyright John Beres 2003-2008 |
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