Colwick
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Colwick | ||
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Shire county | ||
Region | ||
Country | England | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom | |
Post town | NOTTINGHAM | |
Postcode district | NG4 | |
Dialling code | 0115 | |
Police | Nottinghamshire | |
Fire | Nottinghamshire | |
Ambulance | East Midlands | |
UK Parliament | ||
Website | www | |
Colwick (
History
The village is recorded in the
In 1844 there was a gruesome murder at 'Saville's Spinney', then part of Colwick Park and later part of Colwick Woods. William Saville murdered his wife and three children in the woods on Tuesday 21 May. Their bodies were found one day later by John Swinscoe of Carlton who fetched the parish constable to the spot. An open razor was found in the left hand of the dead woman. The crowd for Saville's execution numbered in the tens of thousands and twelve died in a panic in the moments after Saville was executed.
Local government
Following a campaign by parish councillors, Colwick won the right to be recognised as a village again.[when?] The campaign was started because locals believed that village status would be a boost for the community. Highways officials have granted permission for the area to call itself "Colwick Village", similar to Bestwood Village and Gedling Village. It forms part of the Nottinghamshire borough of Gedling. Note that Colwick Country Park, Colwick Hall and Colwick Woods are all in the unitary authority of the City of Nottingham.
Geography
Colwick lies between the
Economy
Originally an agricultural area, Colwick was notable as the birthplace of Colwick cheese, a soft and creamy curd cheese, allegedly invented in the village in the 17th century. By the 18th century, it was already being made at a number of other locations, persisting in manufacture until the late 20th century.[13] In the 19th century the village became heavily industrialised and was home to many notable firms such as William Lawrence & Co. Ltd, Sands and Spray & Burgass.
Culture and community
Colwick Country Park is a 125 acres (51 hectares) designated
Landmarks
Colwick Hall is a large country house that is now a hotel. The Grade II-listed Manor House dates to c1675 with early 19th century additions.[15] The derelict church adjacent to Colwick Hall was used to film the episode of The Upper Hand in which Caroline and Charlie are married.
Transport
The
Bus services
Bus operator | Line | Destination(s) | Notes |
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Nottingham City Transport | 44 | Gedling |
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44A | Gedling |
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N26 | Line serves at night only.[18] | ||
50 | Nottingham → Racecourse Park & Ride → Colwick (Colwick Industrial Estate) → Victoria Retail Park | [19] |
Education
There is a primary school, St. John the Baptist.[20]
Religion
The parish church is dedicated to St. John the Baptist.[21]
Sport
Nottingham Racecourse and Nottingham Greyhound Stadium lie to the west of Colwick.
Notable people
- Mary Chaworth – the first love of Lord Byron – later married Jack Musters of Colwick Hall, creating the Chaworth-Musters dynasty.[22]
References
- ^ Colwick Parish Council (29 June 2017). "About Colwick Parish Council". www.colwickpc.org.uk. Archived from the original on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "Colwick | Domesday Book". opendomesday.org. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Nottinghamshire history > History of Colwick (c.1970)". www.nottshistory.org.uk. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Nottinghamshire history > History of Colwick (c.1970)". www.nottshistory.org.uk. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Nottinghamshire history > History of Colwick (c.1970)". www.nottshistory.org.uk. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Colwick :: Survey of English Place-Names". epns.nottingham.ac.uk. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ No plans to give public access to bridge at Colwick sluice gates despite calls from residents Gedling Eye, 22 January 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2021
- ^ Designs for new ‘fish pass’ on River Trent near Colwick unveiled Gedling Eye, 24 October 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2021
- ^ Colwick (Holme Sluices) Fish Pass Information Page environment-agency.gov.uk 20 September 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021
- ^ Plans for Colwick Park Fish Pass unveiled at community engagement event www.gov.uk, 24 September 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021
- ^ "Colwick Cheese". The Foods of England.
- ^ "Local Nature Reserve". Natural England. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
- ^ "Colwick Manor House and Adjoining Stable, Colwick". BritishListedBuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ "Nottingham City Transport Route 44/44A". Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Nottingham City Transport Route 44/44A". Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Nottingham City Transport Route N26". Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Nottingham City Transport Route 50". Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Home | St John's CofE Primary School". www.st-johns-pri.notts.sch.uk.
- ^ "Colwick: St John the Baptist". www.achurchnearyou.com.
- ^ "About | Colwick Hall Hotel". Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2014.