Reasons to move to Newick, East Sussex

There are plenty of good reasons to move to Newick, East Sussex in the Lewes District. It sits like a pear drop on the A272 six miles east of Haywards Heath with its fast rail links to the capital. For a village of 2,500 inhabitants Newick has a disproportionate share of history and celebrity residents.

Located almost halfway between Canterbury and Winchester, Newick was on the main route for passing pilgrims. The distance to these two cathedral cities features on the old sign post that is located on The Green. The Bull Inn was used as a stop over for the pilgrims and dates back to 1510. To this day The Bull retains many of its period features and is one of three pubs in the village, although only the Royal Oak serves the local Harveys Ale from the brewery a few miles down the River Ouse in Lewes.

Traditionally an agricultural village, Newick had many other businesses that kept the village economy going such as a tannery, two breweries, tailor's shop, bakery and a jam factory. The tanning yard was located at the back of The Green and was mostly used to serve the glove factory that was in the high street. Newick was actually famous in its day for its high quality of ladies gloves. This particular property later went on to become a brewery, a grain store and is now a joinery company.

Due to the quality of its soil Newick went on to be a centre for soft fruit growing. The acres of strawberries and the famous 'Newick Leveller' dessert gooseberry are now replaced with modern houses. But in its day fruit farming was a profitable business. One resident, Clifford Scott even had his own shop on the village green, actually came up with the idea for 'Pick your Own'. Because of the lack of fruit pickers and the abundance of fruit it made sense for the buyers to come and pick their own!

Newick has seen many other businesses through the years. The blacksmith was located on The Green; F. Bannister was a grocer and haberdashery that was in Allington Road along with the village hospital, which is now a private house. Next to the hospital was where Mrs Elizabeth Fuller ran her dame school. Lady Vernon's school for girls was located at the top of Fonthill, the boys attended the present village school where Mr Oldaker was the schoolmaster for 40 years. Oldaker Road is named in his honour.

The village hall originally known as 'Derek Hall' is where Newick Amateur Dramatic Society (known as N.A.D.S) holds local productions. It was within this group that a boy of thirteen called Derek Van Den Bogaerde made his acting debut in an adaption of 'Journey's End'. He went on to pursue a career in acting and eventually became the world renowned Dirk Bogarde, star of many feature films. Hence the hall was referred to as 'Derek Hall'. N.A.D.S are still going strong and now have a youth group. Another famous person who's known to have resided in Newick for a while is Roger Moore who had a home in Lower Station Road. More recently Piers Morgan is a famous Newick resident.

Cricket has always played a big part in village life in Newick. It was the Rector Thomas Baden-Powell who through his devotion to cricket encouraged the talent of two brothers in the village. James and John Langridge went on to play for Sussex and England. The original cricket ground was where High Hurst Close is now, the scene of many cricketing triumphs. Luke Wright, the Sussex County Cricket Club and England player has recently bought a house in the village. Newick also has a strong rugby club.

Newick has two village shops, a fantastic bakery, a butcher, chemist, post office (just), health centre, two restaurants (people come from miles around to the famous Newick Tandoori), three pubs, a primary school and pre-school. Quite a lot to offer for such a small village! The thing I like best about Newick is the fact it has remained looking how a village should look! It's managed to stay away from too much modernisation and has kept its friendly atmosphere. It nevertheless has a cosmopolitan feel, perhaps because of the international flags flown on the six flagpoles on The Green.

Newick used to have its own railway station, which was situated in what is now Station Road. They ran services on the East Grinstead to Lewes line, part of this remains at the Bluebell Railway. The next station along was Sheffield Park also still used by the Bluebell Railway. For commuting Haywards Heath station just fifteen minutes away has regular services to Brighton and London.

The average property price in Newick is £425,000, which will get you a substantial sized property with 3/4 bedrooms - the area is not cheap, but I think for some it is worth it.

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To this day The Bull retains many of its period features and is one of three pubs in the village, although only the Royal Oak serves the local Harveys Ale from the brewery a few miles down the River Ouse in Lewes.</P><p>Traditionally an agricultural village, Newick had many other businesses that kept the village economy going such as a tannery, two breweries, tailor's shop, bakery and a jam factory. The tanning yard was located at the back of The Green and was mostly used to serve the glove factory that was in the high street. Newick was actually famous in its day for its high quality of ladies gloves. This particular property later went on to become a brewery, a grain store and is now a joinery company.</P><p>Due to the quality of its soil Newick went on to be a centre for soft fruit growing. The acres of strawberries and the famous 'Newick Leveller' dessert gooseberry are now replaced with modern houses. But in its day fruit farming was a profitable business. One resident, Clifford Scott even had his own shop on the village green, actually came up with the idea for 'Pick your Own'. Because of the lack of fruit pickers and the abundance of fruit it made sense for the buyers to come and pick their own!</P><p>Newick has seen many other businesses through the years. The blacksmith was located on The Green; F. Bannister was a grocer and haberdashery that was in Allington Road along with the village hospital, which is now a private house. Next to the hospital was where Mrs Elizabeth Fuller ran her dame school. Lady Vernon's school for girls was located at the top of Fonthill, the boys attended the present village school where Mr Oldaker was the schoolmaster for 40 years. Oldaker Road is named in his honour.</P><p>The village hall originally known as 'Derek Hall' is where Newick Amateur Dramatic Society (known as N.A.D.S) holds local productions. It was within this group that a boy of thirteen called Derek Van Den Bogaerde made his acting debut in an adaption of 'Journey's End'. He went on to pursue a career in acting and eventually became the world renowned Dirk Bogarde, star of many feature films. Hence the hall was referred to as 'Derek Hall'. N.A.D.S are still going strong and now have a youth group. Another famous person who's known to have resided in Newick for a while is Roger Moore who had a home in Lower Station Road. More recently Piers Morgan is a famous Newick resident.</P><p>Cricket has always played a big part in village life in Newick. It was the Rector Thomas Baden-Powell who through his devotion to cricket encouraged the talent of two brothers in the village. James and John Langridge went on to play for Sussex and England. The original cricket ground was where High Hurst Close is now, the scene of many cricketing triumphs. Luke Wright, the Sussex County Cricket Club and England player has recently bought a house in the village. Newick also has a strong rugby club.</P><p>Newick has two village shops, a fantastic bakery, a butcher, chemist, post office (just), health centre, two restaurants (people come from miles around to the famous Newick Tandoori), three pubs, a primary school and pre-school. Quite a lot to offer for such a small village! The thing I like best about Newick is the fact it has remained looking how a village should look! It's managed to stay away from too much modernisation and has kept its friendly atmosphere. It nevertheless has a cosmopolitan feel, perhaps because of the international flags flown on the six flagpoles on The Green.</P><p>Newick used to have its own railway station, which was situated in what is now Station Road. They ran services on the East Grinstead to Lewes line, part of this remains at the Bluebell Railway. The next station along was Sheffield Park also still used by the Bluebell Railway. For commuting Haywards Heath station just fifteen minutes away has regular services to Brighton and London.</P><p>The average property price in Newick is £425,000, which will get you a substantial sized property with 3/4 bedrooms - the area is not cheap, but I think for some it is worth it.<br></P></p> <br><br> <b>Author Resource:-></b>  <br><br><b>Article From</b> <a href='http://www.articlesbacklink.com/'>Articles Back Link</a><br></body></html>