Newark-on-Trent

A hour or two in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire on a sunny day in August.

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Built on the mighty River Trent.

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Newark-on-Trent (often shortened to just 'Newark') is a thriving market town of historical origin set in the eastern area of rural Nottinghamshire.

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Although the town has many modern buildings and facilities, Newark retains its tradition.

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

The castle ruins are a popular tourist attraction.

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

 However, Newark also sports some fine examples of Tudor architecture.

Camera model:  Vivitar ViviCam 9114

Camera model:  Vivitar ViviCam 9114

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Hello!

 

Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire
Camera model: Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Hello and welcome.

I'm not going to bore you just yet with a load of unnecessary information, I'll leave it until the next blog post where I'll tell you a bit about my hobby and how it came about.  For now just have a look at a couple of recent photos I took whilst on a drive around a few weekends ago.

Please enjoy the pics.

Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire
 Camera model: Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom