The Annals of Newark Upon Trent - Comprising the History, Curiosities, and Antiquities of the Borough #225326

Amongst the interesting old towns which have a history that is worth narrating the Borough of newark-upon-trent, once dignified by the title of The Key of the North, may fairly claim a worthy place. Com manding in its situation on the Great North Road, and possessed of a formidable fortress, it fell to the lot of Newark to be actively concerned in events of great national importance. 'if we glance over the record of olden times what a list of memorable scenes is brought vividly before us!