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- ️Wed Aug 21 2024
Southwell Town Council Winter Maintenance and Habitat Development Work
Throughout the winter, Southwell Town Council staff have been working diligently to create healthy hedgerows, maintain tree stock, and develop new areas of habitat. All of this work is being carried out in accordance with the Southwell Town Council (STC) Tree Management Plan, under the guidance of Newark and Sherwood District Council. The efforts are part of an ongoing two to three-year program aimed at enhancing our natural spaces.
As part of this initiative, staff have successfully completed work to clear the undergrowth between the Minster Field and Bishop’s Palace. The trees in this area had become dominated by ivy, which had severely affected the health of the trees and hedges. This overgrowth also posed a safety risk by narrowing the path. Mulching has been left on the ground to provide a natural environment for insects to overwinter. This area will be replanted with new hedging in the autumn to restore its natural beauty.
Our staff have also been focusing on reinstating footpaths and clearing overgrown shrubbery in more urban areas. For example, on Beaumont Avenue, part of the path had become so overgrown that it was unsafe to use without stepping onto the road. These improvements will ensure safer, more accessible pathways for our community.
While some areas may initially appear bare after this work, staff are coordinating a planting scheme to rejuvenate these spaces later in the year. Additionally, Bug Hotels and habitat piles will be installed in the coming months to support local wildlife.
The next phase of work will focus on Riverside, where staff will reinstate the pathway, remove ivy, and address issues related to deadwood and self-seeding plants.
Please note that Southwell Town Council grounds staff work for the Council, and their workload is planned with care and attention. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact the Council through the Southwell Town Council office.
Our staff are guided by the leadership of the council and are expected to carry out tasks as instructed. In line with our Civility and Respect Policy, any form of abuse or personal attacks directed towards them will not be tolerated and will be reported and addressed accordingly.
Contact: Southwell Town Council 01636 816103 email: clerk@southwell-tc.gov.uk
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Useful Information
Did you know?
Southwell Parish Workhouse
Southwell Parish Workhouse (not to be confused with the National Trust managed Workhouse on the Upton Road) was built in 1808 on Moor Lane (now Nottingham Road) to accommodate 84 paupers. It is currently the home of Southwell Baptist Church.
King Charles 1
King Charles 1 spent his last night of freedom in the Saracen’s Head in 1646, on the Market Place before surrendering to the Scottish levelers at Kelham
Black Bull Inn
The Black Bull Inn was where Mix Mix and The Hen House shops are now, but some of the original outbuildings can be seen if you go through the alleyway into Bull Yard
Local inns
Before the Court House was built, some of the local inns (including the George and Dragon, now the Bramley Apple pub) were used to conduct public administration and act as local courts.
Alvin Stardust
Alvin Stardust (aka Shane Fenton aka Bernard Jewry) was a boarder at Southwell Minster Grammar School where he formed his first band
Burgage Manor
Burgage Manor at the top of the Burgage Green was used as a hospital for most of World War 1
Henry Merryweather
Henry Merryweather senior moved to Southwell to become a gardener to Rev J D Becher at Norwood Hall before buying two fields and setting up his garden nursery on land adjacent to the Hall
House of Correction
Houses of Correction were not gaols but were places where people who were considered to be ’wantonly idle or disorderly’ could be set to work to try to reform their characters and act as a deterrent for others. The first Master of the Nottinghamshire House of Correction situated on the Burgage was appointed in 1611.
Stocking Knitting
In the mid 19th century, stocking knitting was a common home employment and in 1844 it is recorded that there were 120 frames in Southwell with 65 workshops. Sunnyside (Westhorpe) was a row of knitters’ cottages. The row was partially demolished to widen the Halam Road)
Southwell Races
In the early 19th century, Southwell Races were held on the Burgage on a regular basis. The event at Whitsuntide being the most popular. In 1815 prizes included a saddle and bridle for the winner of the main race and a tea kettle for the winner of the Ass Race.
Cotton Mill
A large cotton mill built in 1784 can be clearly seen at Maythorne on the outskirts of Southwell. It was later converted to silk production and is currently apartments
Malting Oven
There is a bricked-up malting oven (probably serving the local pubs on King Street) in the pathway beside the Bramley Centre (the library)
The Crown Hotel
The Crown Hotel on the Market Place (at the junction of Church Street and Westgate) dates back to the early 18th Century and at one time was owned by the Chapter of Southwell Minster
World War 1
In World War 1 a total of 650 men from Southwell served their country. Nearly 250 died – almost twice the 10% average for Britain and the Allies
Bramley apple
The cultivation of the Bramley apple was pioneered by Southwell nurseryman Henry Merryweather junior whose nursery was sited off Halam Road
Place or Square
Southwell has both a Market Place (the original site of the town’s market) and a Market Square (where the current Market is held) How confusing!!
The Minster
In the Middle Ages Southwell was visited by many pilgrims who came to see a supposedly miracle-working cross in the Minster? (which may explain why there are so many inns near the Minster!)
Memorial Cross
After the end of WW1, the residents of Southwell raised the funds to erect Memorial Cross on the Burgage in 1921 at a cost of £446
Coaching Inns
Between 1780 and 1850 Southwell had three Coaching Inns – the Saracen’s Head, the Crown, and Admiral Rodney – all still open in the town. The coaches took passengers to and from destinations as far afield as Manchester, Birmingham. Gainsborough, Hull, Lincoln, Barton, Derby, Buxton as well as to more local places such as Mansfield and Nottingham
Admiral Rodney
Admiral Rodney was known as Rodney’s Head in 1780 named after Admiral Rodney a naval hero in the Battle of Cape Vincent.