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Newark On Trent, Devon Bridge 1909
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The Devon is in reality a branch of the Trent, but it played a vital role in Newark's commercial success. By the mid 7th century around 16,000 tonnes of coal were being brought annually to Newark by river, where they were exchanged for malt and corn. In 1742 the town sponsored a Bill to change the course of the Trent, which would have enhanced its position as an inland port. Needless to say, Nottingham considered that such a proposal would harm its trade and opposed the Bill. In 1772 Newark was successful, and was authorised to improve the navigation of the river.

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A Selection of Memories from Newark-on-Trent

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Newark-on-Trent

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My Great Great Grandfathers Shop Is In This Photo!
Having been doing a lot of research on my Great great Grandfather Joseph Cutts Carter, I have managed to locate where his Glass and China shops were during his life. He actually unexpectedly passed away in 1906 at the age of 63, I know this from a very detailed article about his life which was in the Newark Herald April1906. The article mentions he had two shops at that time ...see more
Newark-on-Trent, Carter Gate 1906
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Saracens Head Newark.
This hotel is mentioned in The Heart of Mid-Lothian by Sir Walter Scott written in 1817. Jeanie Deans is walking from Edinburgh to London and at Ferrybridge is advised to stay next at The Saracens Head Newark. Not anything mentioned about her stay but when leaving "Jeanie inquired what was her 'lawing'" "The lawing? Heaven help thee wench! What ca'st thou that"? "It is - I was wanting to ken what was ...see more
Newark-on-Trent, Market Place 1923
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Paddling Pool
My first memory is when I was a toddler playing in the paddling pool with all the moms sitting chattering on the benches. When I was about seven (about 1972) I was allowed in the big pool but I could only just stand in the shallow end with my nose and chin sticking out of the water. There was a big fountain as you paid your 5p and went through the turnstile. A café sold drinks and ices and beyond that was a ...see more
Newark-on-Trent, the Swimming Pool c1955
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Farndon Ferry
the ferry was run by Charles Edward Saxby until his death in 1959. It was then taken over by Sidney Clarke until approx. 1968. In the floods of 1963/4 we couldn't cross the river and had to row across the fields to Rolleston to collect food. When the floods receeded we used to collect the fish in buckets from the hollows in the field behind the ferry house and throw them back in the river I always understood that it was classed as a Queen's ferry (one of only two) and could not be closed.
Newark-on-Trent, Farndon Ferry 1923
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