Newark, Nottinghamshire

Newark market

I lived at the RAF camp at Coddington during my teens. I went to Sconce Hills school & later worked at Alec W. Adams in Lombard Street. In those days, as office workers we were required to work on Saturday mornings and afterwards, my friend & I would invariably walk round the marketplace before catching the bus home. ... [more]

My Grandad

The funeral of my grandad, Joseph Cobb, was the last one to take place at St Leonard's Church before it was demolished.

Pastures Avenue, Nottingham

I remember Clifton in a different light. We lived at 17 Pastures Avenue during 1966/7, my brother or one of them, he's the youngest, was born there. I met my half sisters and brothers there. I have always liked animals and started to collect farm animals. When I met one of my half sisters, she was also into farm animals. We... [more]

Great grandad's shop,

Ernest C Rick was my Great Grandmother's first husband. He owned this Gents Outfitters shop in Stodman Street, now it is Bakers Oven. I don't really have any information about him, only that he married Florence and had 2 sons. If anyone knows any more, please feel free to leave comments.

Newark Photographic Memories Pocket Album

As can be seen here, the river formed part of the castle's defences. The landward defences included a moat, a drawbridge and a barbican. During the English Civil War the castle was the focal point of the town's defences, but there were other extensive fortifications including the Queen's Sconce, a star-shaped artillery emplacement, and one of the most impressive Civil War... [more]

Down the Trent Photographic Memories

This seven-arched road bridge was built in 1775 to carry the Great North Road over the river. It replaced earlier crossings dating from 1190. In 1848, it was widened and given footpaths and the iron railings shown. The toll-house across the river still stands, though the section of towpath which is visible, was removed long ago and replaced recently by a path beneath the nearest arch.

Newark Photographic Memories Pocket Album

A bustling market day. On the right are the Saracen's Head and the Clinton Arms Hotel, which once boasted stabling facilities for no less than ninety horses. In the background are the premises of W A Gilbey, purveyors of Gilbey's invalid port, and the tea, coffee, and spice warehouse of J M Walker. Gilbey's later became Knight's drapers store, and Gilbey... [more]