we been living in Newark for close to 13 years it has changed one time the market was so busy now lots of closed shops, traffic issues, parking , and to be honest the councils lack of vision is hurting Newark but these are important towns to maintain in the UK, lots of English history here, but when you look at your video you realise how lovely it is , were just outside of Newark but honestly I love it here it's home, great video mate ,
Such a shame about the council letting the town down mate, a few have mentioned that. It really is a stunning place and could attract lots of tourism if it was marketed correctly. We will definitely be back.
Newark town was once The market town of the Five shires.. The by pass and Asda Killed off most of Newarks market and it's shops And it was heartbreaking to witness.. RUclips- *Market Town 1942 *Newark market 1980's
I used to DJ in the 80's in Newark. Living in Nottingham 23 miles away. Newark is very often ignored by people on their way to Lincoln or to the Coastal resorts of Skegness or Mablethorpe. It is a treasure trove of English history, particularly from the Civil War period. King Charles 1st raised his standard (flag) in Nottingham and that began the civil war. Nearby to Newark is the National Holocaust Museum which is a must to visit as well as spending real time in Newark.
Great video of my home town for the last 6 years. Best place I have ever lived. Your video shows it off well. Please come back soon there is lots you missed. The Palace Theatre and Civil War Museum on Appleton Gate, Sconce and Devon Park, Castle Brewery and the Governor's House to mention a few more to see next time.
Joe was an absolutely brilliant guy My mum Maggie Storer worked behind the bar sometimes, also the Broadway ( Hawtonvillie) and the Royal Oak.. Newark had 100's of Pubs.. "peevers"
Not sure if you've explored Lincoln, but up by the cathederal is lovely. So olde worlde. I've lived around this area all my life. The only issues now from my point of view is the traffic snarls up as you come towards Newark and Lincoln. Shame about the weather, its really lovely on a fine day.
Good video thank you, I live in Newark, what struck me about where you went in the Town was how many places you were left wondering what they were? If the Town council could be bothered to put a plaque on some places for the benefit of visitors like yourself it would have been much more informative for you.
There's an artisan deli called Porters just reopened in the corner of the market place that is well worth a visit. It sells locally produced meats, cheeses, pies and similar. It's a bit more expensive than the supermarkets but the quality of the food is superb. Also Sibley's butchers in Kirkgate, near the front of the church is similar, selling top quality, local produce. Their steak and Stilton pies are the best in town.
The stone thing at start of vid is Beaumont cross it used to be in the middle of the road many years ago at the lights just before that Asda petrol station. Market is on all year twice, mid week and Saturday. The buildings with the wide arches are old coach inns, where the coaches n horses were stabled overnight. The building in the castle grounds is the old Newark library. The large timbered building at the side me of the castle was a very early coffee house, a woman from the temperance movement had it built and is apparently haunted by her. She doesn't take kindly to alcohol being consumed on the premises or changes to the building.
My parents came from Newark, it is lovely. As a kid, I went down into the vaults, it used to be open, it was amazing. I wonder if they are still safe. There used to be a huge cattle market and all that brought to the town, and big well supported markets in the market place. Things change, not always for the best.
Interesting vlog Shaun my eldest son lives in Newark he got married couple of months ago and we had the photos in the castle grounds.keep the great content coming.respect as always pal.
Cheers Kev, it really was a lovely surprise. I’ll be filming a 2 parter for Xmas shortly, part 1 a quick walk around and part 2 …well try and guess..lol..
They say that when they dredged the River Trent outside the castle, they found hundreds of cannonballs and musket balls that had bounced off the castle wall. There are also two or three Civil War sconces (earthwork defences) dotted around the outskirts of the town.
When we were teenagers - 90s - we would go and show our friends the Church Spire at St Mary Magdeline in the market place. From the correct side in the right conditions you could see the hole through the spire caused by a cannon ball - or at least that's the story we were told!
@@Clegg_Nog_Latte Awesome. Looking forward to heading back for a few beers. Choice between Newark and Lincoln before Xmas. It will come down to best Guinness and an awesome giant mixed kebab..lol.. any recommendations?
There is a path at the side of the gardens if you come out far end. It leads to the river and in the summer they do lovely boat trips. If you also walk down there you can cross the lock into the park. I don't live there anymore moved away 8 years ago it has gone downhill a lot like most towns but still lovely.
All the time you were in the Market Square you were less than five minutes walk from my house! Thanks for your enthusiastic response to our town. Next time you're coming back let me know and we'll have a pint in the Fox and Crown.
@AbroadYorkshire Pubs I'd say the Fox and Crown (I'm biased), the Prince Rupert on Stodman Street, the Organ Grinder on Portland Street, the other end of town but only 5 mins walk. Kebabs, the Golden Grill on Albert Street gets my vote, not far from the Organ Grinder. Wide range, not haute cuisine but a late-night lifesaver with extra onions and hot chilli sauce. There are some craft beer places too if that's your thing.
@AbroadYorkshire the stables are going to be artisan units in the courtyard, and a wedding venue, it's not Finnished yet and they've spent 6 million on it
At 14 mins - this building was previously occupied by Nottinghamshire Building Society on the ground floor (they’ve moved) and the organisers of IACF International Antiques and Collectors fairs had the top couple of floors. I worked for IACF and my desk was in one of those windows. It resembled a medieval ship inside with all of the wood beams and plaster, which had perspex covers to protect the historic carvings.
That’s very interesting Marie. It really was a lovely place to visit and I hope they reopen that building soon. Thank you for watching, and a very merry Xmas.
You can, through tourist information office haverours of the unseen bits of the castle. There's three dungeons an undercroft, wardens room, King Johnsroom, Moutney room and another few too
A lot of people say it's not as good as it used to be and that's most probably true because people's shopping habits have changed. The history of the town is amazing but from a tourism perspective it is not marketed. St Mary's inside is a beautiful church but is undergoing funded restoration. Work is being done to create a new castle entrance. I think Newark has the only remaining sconce in the Uk, created to help defend the castle during the civil war. You missed the Governor's house which dates back to the 15th century and The Prince Rupert a great pub also built 15th century. Both are close to the market place and stunning buildings inside and out.
Newarks history is incredible.. Did you or a brother Used to be mates with my brothers Paul and Bryan Fisher on Beech Ave?? With with Karl Regger, The Rebs, Goths and Punks??!! Everyone was always round our "mad" house You might not have come across the following - RUclips- *Under siege: Newark *Market town 1942 Newark folk's where a very strong and Hardy Ducks, and watching its decline in the late 80s Was heartbreaking
My family have lived in and around Newark for centuries. We probably do take it for granted. Like most of the UK, it is in need of a cash boost. One of my old bosses once said to me when I told him where I was from, “Newark, what a shithole”. To which I replied “yes, and it’s an anagram of Wanker” he soon shut up. Thanks for the positive video.
That wooden Tudor building was called the old white heart, a friend was the quantity surveyor on that refurb job in the 1980s that required every peace of timber to be numbered for restoration, its a very special building, was a bank when I saw it last, sad its not occupied, may need to have a closer look in Newark for my next development project
We sometimes call at the Barge, for a cuppa, when we're out on the bikes 🏍 but we don't really venture into the town...think we'll have to, next time we go. Went to a wedding, in Newark and had pics taken, under the bandstand, at the castle, with some of the bikes under there, too. Unfortunately, my mate married a ker-nob and they split up, a year later 😂
Trains from Derby, Nottingham etc to Newark Castle look to be affordable off-peak with a railcard So I'll do that one for sure. Trains go all the way through Uttoxeter, Stoke (or is it Crewe ?) also
@AbroadYorkshire same to you young sir, be another vape shop, you missed the duck, opp castle, formally known as the royal oak, 1756 if i,m not mistaken, more pubs in newark than you think
@@JImNesbitt-v4l Awesome. I’m supposed to be heading down over the weekend for a pint with the Farmer mate of mine. I’m stuck between Newark or Lincoln.. The cheapest Guinness will get the vote..lol..
Sorry about that mate, I really had no clue where I was or heading. On a positive note, we will definitely be back in the summer. Thank you for taking the time to watch. Merry Christmas.
@AbroadYorkshire BTW Castle brewery is a private estate BUT if you contact me I can get you in for an exclusive (Well worth it) Not seen except on Housing sites
@AbroadYorkshire You and Mrs Yorkshie have a lovely Christmas and a very merry guiness New Year. I will try and figure out how to buy you a guiness if it kills me lol x
@@juliemoreman4968 buymeacoffee.com/abroadyorkshire Try that one..lol.. Abi Titmus and a Happy New Year Julie. Thanks for watching and it was lovely meeting you and John. Xx
You're right, it is a lovely place, but let down by some of its feral inhabitants and a useless town council allowing it to die on its feet as one shop after another closes. It has a lot to offer and should be so much better. You didn't find the civil war museum or the Governor's house on the market square.
Oh wow I love it there no hills, where we live our local town is Mansfield it's horrible all hills and everything is split up, I'm asthmatic and can't do hills. Xx
Hi Yvonne, It’s lovely in Newark. I’d highly recommend spending the day there. Lots and lots to see and do, and a little slice of heaven for shopping etc.
I love going to Newark, especially to the flying circus pub for a good pint & live bands. It's a shame the wetherspoons closed down but it is what it is I suppose, plenty more boozers to visit when I go.❤
the cannonball hole is obviously not original, the stone work was replaced and a hole was drilled in the stone to show where it was hit, the cannon ball would have caused more damage than just an hole.
The controversial monument to celibate Queen Elizabeth's jubilee - The jubilee arch - 5 years late being erected, an absolute eye sore in the minds of folks living here. Massively expensive, not in any way relevant to our former Queen! I seem to remember this being constantly in the local paper - The Newark Advertiser - as locals continually objected to the proposed sites for this thing. 😎
A fair few pubs around. The navigation Flying circus Queens head, Prince Rupert Loose cannon Castle and falcon Organ grinder Fox and crown The barge Malt shovel Tambo lounge The white hart The old post office The kings arms
Thanks Hardy.. It looks like a good crawl that.. We are heading down that way this afternoon for a few Guinness if we can find some.. Not sure if it’s Lincoln or Newark.. we will decide in a bit, so you never know I might pop in a few, if not, it will defo be in the summer
Sadly the town died when Marks & Sparks closed. It’s weird because it was never a particularly busy shop but it did enough to draw people in. It’s now being redeveloped for mixed Retail & Resi
@@RogerNorman-q6x Lots of town centres suffered the same fate when the big retailers moved or closed Roger. But I must say, Newark is absolutely stunning. Abi Titmus, and a Happy New Year pal.
Until a few years ago the town market was absolutely buzzing. Main market days Wednesday and Saturday.Lots of people would come from miles around. Many different types of stalls , clothing, dress making materials ,footwear and of course many fruit and veg stalls. Sadly it is just a shadow of what it was.
Aesthetically, it's beautiful. However, don't let it's beauty fool you, it was a hidious underbelly, when you can't have fireworks because the pyrotechnics are getting harrased by large groups of a young age, you know there's a problem. My block of flats for example, no matter what we do, these 'idiots' come in Graffiti the walls, drink on our indoor steps, whilst smoking their crack leaving everything behind, oh yeah, and taking the led from the roof to the point one side of the entire block is leaking rain water, to the point the fire alarms (already wappy) go wappier. This place has been left behind and theres nothing they can do to contol it
Ive lived-worked in this shire nearly 50yrs beside afew yrs in Stoke,london& Bristol& Newarks as good as London for history +better for antiques than anywhere arguably. Maybe its many liberal 19th century leaders like Churchill "a liberal& a tory," helped keep it so well compared to many UK hubs & other less stable countries which struggle between far left&far right??, tory party& Labour keep us in the same 2 party, dog eat dog rut thou1000% better than any of the so called "independents" Ive ever come across yet😅
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I've lived here my entire life and I actually really like it here, it's a very nice town
The market stalls are always there
Couldn’t agree more Izzie. It’s right up there in my opinion !
we been living in Newark for close to 13 years it has changed one time the market was so busy now lots of closed shops, traffic issues, parking , and to be honest the councils lack of vision is hurting Newark but these are important towns to maintain in the UK, lots of English history here, but when you look at your video you realise how lovely it is , were just outside of Newark but honestly I love it here it's home, great video mate ,
Such a shame about the council letting the town down mate, a few have mentioned that. It really is a stunning place and could attract lots of tourism if it was marketed correctly. We will definitely be back.
Newark town was once
The market town of the Five shires..
The by pass
and Asda
Killed off most of Newarks market and it's shops
And it was heartbreaking to witness..
RUclips-
*Market Town 1942
*Newark market 1980's
@@grahamfisher5436 cheers Graham. It was a stunning place to visit, I look forward to heading back for a few beers when the sun comes out
I used to DJ in the 80's in Newark. Living in Nottingham 23 miles away. Newark is very often ignored by people on their way to Lincoln or to the Coastal resorts of Skegness or Mablethorpe. It is a treasure trove of English history, particularly from the Civil War period. King Charles 1st raised his standard (flag) in Nottingham and that began the civil war. Nearby to Newark is the National Holocaust Museum which is a must to visit as well as spending real time in Newark.
Cheers Roy. I really did enjoy it there. It’s so far number 1 on the list. We are looking forward to heading back when the weather is better
Great video of my home town for the last 6 years. Best place I have ever lived. Your video shows it off well. Please come back soon there is lots you missed. The Palace Theatre and Civil War Museum on Appleton Gate, Sconce and Devon Park, Castle Brewery and the Governor's House to mention a few more to see next time.
We will defo be back Gillian. We might have to do a bit of a pub crawl while we are there too.
I used too love the malt shovel great pub trying to think of the landlords name looked like cliff Richard from Portugal
joe was his name - my mate threatened to nick the big malt shovel on the wall in the pub and was almost barred!
Lol.. sounds like a great place for a bit of a pub crawl buddy
Classic..
Joe was an absolutely brilliant guy
My mum Maggie Storer worked behind the bar sometimes, also the Broadway ( Hawtonvillie) and the Royal Oak..
Newark had 100's of Pubs.. "peevers"
@@grahamfisher5436 👌
Not sure if you've explored Lincoln, but up by the cathederal is lovely. So olde worlde. I've lived around this area all my life. The only issues now from my point of view is the traffic snarls up as you come towards Newark and Lincoln. Shame about the weather, its really lovely on a fine day.
Hi Trev, I did a two part Vlog in Lincoln, not sure if you’ve seen them. Lovely City.
Good video thank you, I live in Newark, what struck me about where you went in the Town was how many places you were left wondering what they were? If the Town council could be bothered to put a plaque on some places for the benefit of visitors like yourself it would have been much more informative for you.
Thats a very good point Paul. It really was a lovely place with so much potential for tourism. We will defo be back in the nice weather
There's an artisan deli called Porters just reopened in the corner of the market place that is well worth a visit. It sells locally produced meats, cheeses, pies and similar. It's a bit more expensive than the supermarkets but the quality of the food is superb. Also Sibley's butchers in Kirkgate, near the front of the church is similar, selling top quality, local produce. Their steak and Stilton pies are the best in town.
Wonderful, cheers again Nigel. Merry Christmas pal.
@AbroadYorkshire Thank you for your wonderful video. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
@@nigelcartwright5986 any time at all pal.
I forgot to say, thanks for doing this, a great video. Much appreciated.
My absolute pleasure Michael. Hava great Christmas and a happy new year pal
The stone thing at start of vid is Beaumont cross it used to be in the middle of the road many years ago at the lights just before that Asda petrol station. Market is on all year twice, mid week and Saturday. The buildings with the wide arches are old coach inns, where the coaches n horses were stabled overnight. The building in the castle grounds is the old Newark library. The large timbered building at the side me of the castle was a very early coffee house, a woman from the temperance movement had it built and is apparently haunted by her. She doesn't take kindly to alcohol being consumed on the premises or changes to the building.
Cheers Steve. Thanks for watching mate, Merry Christmas.
My home town. Only left there 2 years ago after 52 years
Cheers again Dave. Lovely place.
The Castle Gardens were really spectacular Shaun🏰
It really was a lovely place Ash. Well worth a day out mate
We take for granted the places we live in. Thanks for the video.
So true! I think it’s when we reach a certain age, we only then look upwards instead of down at the floor or phone pal. So much around us to see.
My parents came from Newark, it is lovely. As a kid, I went down into the vaults, it used to be open, it was amazing. I wonder if they are still safe. There used to be a huge cattle market and all that brought to the town, and big well supported markets in the market place. Things change, not always for the best.
Hi Woodn509, It really is right up there IMO is Newark. I’m looking forward to heading back during the summer.Thanks for watching mate
Interesting vlog Shaun my eldest son lives in Newark he got married couple of months ago and we had the photos in the castle grounds.keep the great content coming.respect as always pal.
Cheers Kev, it really was a lovely surprise. I’ll be filming a 2 parter for Xmas shortly, part 1 a quick walk around and part 2 …well try and guess..lol..
Beaumont cross
Cheers Buddy, Thanks for watching
Newark is a special place, next time visit in spring/summer time, it is great.
Definitely mate. Abi Titmus and a Happy New Year pal.
They say that when they dredged the River Trent outside the castle, they found hundreds of cannonballs and musket balls that had bounced off the castle wall. There are also two or three Civil War sconces (earthwork defences) dotted around the outskirts of the town.
Awesome. I’d love to stumble across something like that.
When we were teenagers - 90s - we would go and show our friends the Church Spire at St Mary Magdeline in the market place. From the correct side in the right conditions you could see the hole through the spire caused by a cannon ball - or at least that's the story we were told!
@@Clegg_Nog_Latte Awesome. Looking forward to heading back for a few beers. Choice between Newark and Lincoln before Xmas. It will come down to best Guinness and an awesome giant mixed kebab..lol.. any recommendations?
Yes, Newark centre is lovely. One of the places that attracted us to move to the area.
It really is! Merry Christmas Charlotte.
The house in castle gardens is the registrar office, I got married there makes a beautiful wedding
Awesome, perfect place mate.
There is a path at the side of the gardens if you come out far end. It leads to the river and in the summer they do lovely boat trips. If you also walk down there you can cross the lock into the park.
I don't live there anymore moved away 8 years ago it has gone downhill a lot like most towns but still lovely.
@@peterludlow9847 Thanks again Peter. I’m looking forward heading back there in the spring or summer. It really is a lovely place
All the time you were in the Market Square you were less than five minutes walk from my house! Thanks for your enthusiastic response to our town. Next time you're coming back let me know and we'll have a pint in the Fox and Crown.
So cool! Cheers Andrew. I’ll definitely be back and. I’ll be parked up on the farm in Swinderby so a beer or 10 will be on the cards.
We are thinking of heading back before Xmas for a few pints and a giant kebab if you know of anywhere good!
@AbroadYorkshire Pubs I'd say the Fox and Crown (I'm biased), the Prince Rupert on Stodman Street, the Organ Grinder on Portland Street, the other end of town but only 5 mins walk. Kebabs, the Golden Grill on Albert Street gets my vote, not far from the Organ Grinder. Wide range, not haute cuisine but a late-night lifesaver with extra onions and hot chilli sauce. There are some craft beer places too if that's your thing.
@@andrewbannister4515 Superb, cheers Andrew.👍
@@andrewbannister4515 nice one, Cheers again Andrew.
Hi Shaun, been doing the drainage at Wentworth Woodhouse, what a place that is, they are doing the old stables up, some history there mate
Eyup Carl. I might try and nip over to take a look, Cheers for watching mate.
@AbroadYorkshire the stables are going to be artisan units in the courtyard, and a wedding venue, it's not Finnished yet and they've spent 6 million on it
@@carlleedham6256 Sounds great pal. I’ll defo have to give it a visit. Merry Christmas.
At 14 mins - this building was previously occupied by Nottinghamshire Building Society on the ground floor (they’ve moved) and the organisers of IACF International Antiques and Collectors fairs had the top couple of floors. I worked for IACF and my desk was in one of those windows. It resembled a medieval ship inside with all of the wood beams and plaster, which had perspex covers to protect the historic carvings.
That’s very interesting Marie. It really was a lovely place to visit and I hope they reopen that building soon.
Thank you for watching, and a very merry Xmas.
@ Merry Christmas to you too!
@@dmariej 🎅🎄
You need to come back in the summer months
Castle gate and Mill gate are lovely too.
Definitely will pal.
You can, through tourist information office haverours of the unseen bits of the castle. There's three dungeons an undercroft, wardens room, King Johnsroom, Moutney room and another few too
Cheers Dave, I’m looking forward to going back in the spring or summer
@AbroadYorkshire get hold of the tourist information office first and ask about tours of the castle I including the three dungeons and undercroft
@@dangerousdavecox defo mate, sounds awesome.
@AbroadYorkshire
I grew up in Newark
RUclips-
*Under siege:Newark
*Market town 1942
*Battle of East Stoke
Newarks history is incredible
@@grahamfisher5436 👍
Lived their all my life
Lovely place . I can’twait to take another look when the sun comes out
The shops on the left handside as you look at the back of the original white hart pub, used to be stables
Superb, cheers Neil. It was a stunning old building that one pal.
The only trouble with Newark is the COUNCIL
A few have mentioned that mate, such a shame as its a gorgeous place
Abby titmus everybody..and a happy new year 😆😆😆 I've not heard that before
You won’t be able to help yourself now pal.. LOL…
Spectacular as per 👌
Thanks Steve, Lovely palce that I’m defo going back to when the sun comes out to play. Merry Christmas pal.
@AbroadYorkshire same to you my mate .last shift today after 18 n 1/2 years whaaay
@@SteveGarnham Get in..lol.. longest day of your life pal…
Stunning place👍
Lovely place Nigel. Well worth a visit pal
A lot of people say it's not as good as it used to be and that's most probably true because people's shopping habits have changed. The history of the town is amazing but from a tourism perspective it is not marketed. St Mary's inside is a beautiful church but is undergoing funded restoration. Work is being done to create a new castle entrance. I think Newark has the only remaining sconce in the Uk, created to help defend the castle during the civil war. You missed the Governor's house which dates back to the 15th century and The Prince Rupert a great pub also built 15th century. Both are close to the market place and stunning buildings inside and out.
Awesome. Cheers Michael. I’m loking forward to going back in the nicer weather. Merry Christmas mate
Newarks history is incredible..
Did you or a brother
Used to be mates with my brothers Paul and Bryan Fisher on Beech Ave??
With with Karl Regger,
The Rebs, Goths and Punks??!!
Everyone was always round our "mad" house
You might not have come across the following -
RUclips-
*Under siege: Newark
*Market town 1942
Newark folk's where a very strong and Hardy Ducks, and watching its decline in the late 80s
Was heartbreaking
@@grahamfisher5436 🤟
My family have lived in and around Newark for centuries. We probably do take it for granted. Like most of the UK, it is in need of a cash boost. One of my old bosses once said to me when I told him where I was from, “Newark, what a shithole”. To which I replied “yes, and it’s an anagram of Wanker” he soon shut up. Thanks for the positive video.
Cheers Robbo. Thanks for watching an d a merry Christmas.
The building that the curtain mill shop is in, dates back to the 17th century and was originally three houses.
Wow.. cheers for that Neil. Merry Xmas buddy
Merry Christmas buddy
@@neiltalbot6784 🎅
The borded up building used to be a Wetherspoons, but before that it's been occupied my numerous retail companies
Ta mate. Hopefully it’ll reopen soon.
@AbroadYorkshire there is a sold sign on the building as of Friday 20th December so fingers crossed there will be something good in here soon.
@@GillianTordoff Lets hope so Gillian. Merry Xmas.
The' two poles' at the beginning of the video is the Queen Elizabeth the 2nd Golden jubilee monument
Cheers Daren. Lovely place Newark. We will be back soon for a few beers.
That wooden Tudor building was called the old white heart, a friend was the quantity surveyor on that refurb job in the 1980s that required every peace of timber to be numbered for restoration, its a very special building, was a bank when I saw it last, sad its not occupied, may need to have a closer look in Newark for my next development project
Thanks Andrew. It’s well worth a visit id Newark.
The boarded up building on the corner used to be a weatherspoons
Cheers again Hardy.
The boarded up building was previously a wetherspoons.....they left about 2 years ago. Apparently it's just been sold again.
Cheers mate, hopefully it’ll be open again soon . Merry Christmas or should I say Abi Titmus, and a Happy New Year
Hi mate looks lovely there good video as always .... Idea for u why dont u go back in summer mate ...
Definitely one to return to in the summer pal.
We sometimes call at the Barge, for a cuppa, when we're out on the bikes 🏍 but we don't really venture into the town...think we'll have to, next time we go. Went to a wedding, in Newark and had pics taken, under the bandstand, at the castle, with some of the bikes under there, too. Unfortunately, my mate married a ker-nob and they split up, a year later 😂
PMSL..It happens..not all can be a s nice as me..lol.. Get yourself over Annie and explore. It’ll be a lovely day out.
@AbroadYorkshire I definitely want to explore...the fantastic architecture has pulled me in. Great vid again, btw 🤘😁
@@AnnieRed66 🤩 Superstar Annie. Thanks as always for watching
Used to be Nottingham building society previously
The old timber building
Don't know what it was before
Hi David, Thanks for that mate. I’d love to know the history of that one, it was a really old one by the looks pal.
Trains from Derby, Nottingham etc to Newark Castle look to be affordable off-peak with a railcard So I'll do that one for sure. Trains go all the way through Uttoxeter, Stoke (or is it Crewe ?) also
Well worth a visit mate, thanks for watching and Merry Xmas
Yes...Crewe and Alsager
@@mickdowns5345 cheers for clearing that up Mick. Merry Xmas
boarded up building was a wetherspoons till very recently
Cheers Jim Hopefully it will be back open soon. Merry Christmas mate
@AbroadYorkshire same to you young sir, be another vape shop, you missed the duck, opp castle, formally known as the royal oak, 1756 if i,m not mistaken, more pubs in newark than you think
@@JImNesbitt-v4l Awesome. I’m supposed to be heading down over the weekend for a pint with the Farmer mate of mine. I’m stuck between Newark or Lincoln.. The cheapest Guinness will get the vote..lol..
@AbroadYorkshire try wheatsheaf near morrisons or the rutland
@@JImNesbitt-v4l Thanks again Jim. Looking forward to heading back for a pint.
Start near my House which is in Castle Brewery 7.34 Which you totally missed The big building in the back behind the Castle Falcon pub
Sorry about that mate, I really had no clue where I was or heading. On a positive note, we will definitely be back in the summer. Thank you for taking the time to watch. Merry Christmas.
@AbroadYorkshire You also need to have a coffee inside the Governors House (Check out all the floors)
@@Rednosty will do mate. Looking forward to going back
@AbroadYorkshire BTW Castle brewery is a private estate BUT if you contact me I can get you in for an exclusive (Well worth it) Not seen except on Housing sites
@@Rednosty Hi, that sounds good mate. If you drop me an email to abroadyorkshire@gmail.com we can organise something mate.
Really enjoyed this one Shaun. Especially the castle. Absolutely beautiful x x
It was gorgeous Julie. We are looking forward to heading bac in the summer months. Have a merry Xmas matey.
@AbroadYorkshire You and Mrs Yorkshie have a lovely Christmas and a very merry guiness New Year. I will try and figure out how to buy you a guiness if it kills me lol x
@@juliemoreman4968 buymeacoffee.com/abroadyorkshire
Try that one..lol..
Abi Titmus and a Happy New Year Julie. Thanks for watching and it was lovely meeting you and John. Xx
The cannon ball hole in the church spire can be viewed from Mount Lane .
Superb. Cheers Wendy. Merry Christmas and thank you for watching
You're right, it is a lovely place, but let down by some of its feral inhabitants and a useless town council allowing it to die on its feet as one shop after another closes. It has a lot to offer and should be so much better. You didn't find the civil war museum or the Governor's house on the market square.
We didnt find them this time around Paul, but will defo be back soon
Oh wow I love it there no hills, where we live our local town is Mansfield it's horrible all hills and everything is split up, I'm asthmatic and can't do hills. Xx
Hi Yvonne, It’s lovely in Newark. I’d highly recommend spending the day there. Lots and lots to see and do, and a little slice of heaven for shopping etc.
@AbroadYorkshire Thankyou one day I will attempt it x
@@Yvonneb_ cheers as always for watching Yvonne
I’m from Newark, I don’t know what the home in the church was caused by but no way an English Civil War canon ball would have caused it. Wive’s tale
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I love going to Newark, especially to the flying circus pub for a good pint & live bands.
It's a shame the wetherspoons closed down but it is what it is I suppose, plenty more boozers to visit when I go.❤
I hear from a few subscribers that the Wetherspoons building is going to reopened, which is great to hear. Cheers for watching mate.
the cannonball hole is obviously not original, the stone work was replaced and a hole was drilled in the stone to show where it was hit, the cannon ball would have caused more damage than just an hole.
Thanks for watching Steven. Merry Christmas
It is a great place to live 😊
Totally agreed Juju..
Not totally true
@@codyjarrett9685 Thanks for watching Cody.
Its a jubilee piece of crap thing. . Next to library. Took them months to decide were to put
Nice one Michael. I wondered what it was.
The place boarded up was a wetherspoons 😢
Cheers Kris. Merry Christmas and thanks for watching.
@AbroadYorkshire merry Christmas 🎅
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Well what can you say
We will defo be back in the summer mate, wonderful place !
The controversial monument to celibate Queen Elizabeth's jubilee - The jubilee arch - 5 years late being erected, an absolute eye sore in the minds of folks living here. Massively expensive, not in any way relevant to our former Queen! I seem to remember this being constantly in the local paper - The Newark Advertiser - as locals continually objected to the proposed sites for this thing. 😎
Cheers mate, I didn’t know that, so thanks for the info. I’m sure the viewers will appreciate it. Merry Christmas
A fair few pubs around. The navigation
Flying circus
Queens head,
Prince Rupert
Loose cannon
Castle and falcon
Organ grinder
Fox and crown
The barge
Malt shovel
Tambo lounge
The white hart
The old post office
The kings arms
The Rutland arms
Also the duck and the ram
Thanks Hardy.. It looks like a good crawl that.. We are heading down that way this afternoon for a few Guinness if we can find some.. Not sure if it’s Lincoln or Newark.. we will decide in a bit, so you never know I might pop in a few, if not, it will defo be in the summer
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@@Hardyfamily100 that sounds like something we’d play as kids..lol..
Aside from the historic buildings, the large marketplace gives it the feel of a soulless town with not much happening.
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Sadly the town died when Marks & Sparks closed. It’s weird because it was never a particularly busy shop but it did enough to draw people in. It’s now being redeveloped for mixed Retail & Resi
@@RogerNorman-q6x Lots of town centres suffered the same fate when the big retailers moved or closed Roger. But I must say, Newark is absolutely stunning. Abi Titmus, and a Happy New Year pal.
Until a few years ago the town market was absolutely buzzing. Main market days Wednesday and Saturday.Lots of people would come from miles around. Many different types of stalls , clothing, dress making materials ,footwear and of course many fruit and veg stalls. Sadly it is just a shadow of what it was.
@@wendyholmes3445 That’s unfortunate Wendy. It really is a stunning place.
Aesthetically, it's beautiful. However, don't let it's beauty fool you, it was a hidious underbelly, when you can't have fireworks because the pyrotechnics are getting harrased by large groups of a young age, you know there's a problem. My block of flats for example, no matter what we do, these 'idiots' come in Graffiti the walls, drink on our indoor steps, whilst smoking their crack leaving everything behind, oh yeah, and taking the led from the roof to the point one side of the entire block is leaking rain water, to the point the fire alarms (already wappy) go wappier. This place has been left behind and theres nothing they can do to contol it
Sorry to hear that Ethan. Most places are much the same these days. However, Newark really is stunning.
Newark castle…. “Don’t know it’s still here” 🤦🏻♂️ ffs. You can’t miss it melt.
It was still there when I went, Not sure I’d hang around to watch it melt though. Might take a while
Wetherspoons
Cheers again John. Thanks for watching pal.
Ive lived-worked in this shire nearly 50yrs beside afew yrs in Stoke,london& Bristol& Newarks as good as London for history +better for antiques than anywhere arguably. Maybe its many liberal 19th century leaders like Churchill "a liberal& a tory," helped keep it so well compared to many UK hubs & other less stable countries which struggle between far left&far right??, tory party& Labour keep us in the same 2 party, dog eat dog rut thou1000% better than any of the so called "independents" Ive ever come across yet😅
Hi John. Thanks for watching mate, I hope you enjoyed it and stick around for more. Merry Xmas buddy