Colwick
| Colwick | |
| Nottinghamshire | |
|---|---|
 Colwick Hall | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SK611404 |
| Location: | 52°57’25"N, 1°5’24"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Nottingham |
| Postcode: | NG4 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Gedling |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Gedling |
Colwick is a Nottinghamshire village which has effectively become a suburb of the City of Nottingham, to the east of the city.
At the time of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 2,829.
The village lies between the River Trent and the railway line, with nearby places being Sneinton to the west, Bakersfield (to the north-west), Carlton (to the north), and Netherfield (to the east).
History
The village is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, since when the De-Colwick, Musters and Byron families have all owned the village.
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.
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.[1] 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 & Burgess.
About the village
Colwick Country Park is a 125-acre designated Local Nature Reserve on the edge of the village.
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.[2] A derelict church stands adjacent to Colwick Hall (which was used to film the episode of The Upper Hand in which Caroline and Charlie are married).
Parish church
The parish church is dedicated to St. John the Baptist.[3]
Sport
Nottingham Racecourse and Nottingham Greyhound Stadium lie to the west of Colwick. There is a public pitch and putt course in Colwick Woods.
Outside links
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References
- ↑ "Colwick Cheese". The Foods of England. http://www.foodsofengland.co.uk/Colwick_Cheese.htm.
- ↑ National Heritage List 1227476: Colwick Manor House and Adjoining Stable, Colwick (Grade II listing)
- ↑ "Colwick: St John the Baptist". https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2857/.