Newick is a village situated in the Lewes district of East Sussex. Once a rural agricultural village its name is derived from two Saxon words, Niwe Wic, meaning New Farm. Newick
There is every possibility there was a small church in Saxon times constructed perhaps of wood. Records show that there was a church towards the end of the 11th century, parts of which can still be seen today, the oldest being the South Wall on either side of the porch. The porch dates from around 1400 and the outer opening of which has a wooden equilateral arch with ogee-headed openings in the jambs and supporting a chamfered tie and kingpost. There are remains of a chain which was used to prevent cattle from entering the church. Near to the roof of the porch is the last remaining Norman window.
In 1897 a local plumber Richard Fuller donated a water pump to the village to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. A pump such as this in working order is considered to be something of a rarity, however, a notice on the pump states that its use is forbidden for the filling of steam engines! The pump is situated on the village green.
The Village Hall is a popular venue for a number of local events one of which is amateur dramatics. In 1934 a young thirteen year old by the name of Derek Van Den Bogaerde played in the Newick Amateur Dramatics Society production of 'Journeys End.' This young lad went on to pursue a life of acting and eventually became the legendary movie star Dirk Bogarde.
The Bull Inn dates back to 1510 when it was used as a stop-over and resting place for pilgrims travelling between Canterbury and Winchester. The distance of these two cathedral cities can still be seen today on the old signpost located on The Green. Many alterations to the building have taken place over the centuries, however, the major extension work carried out at the end of the 16th century gave it the appearance that is still maintained today. Later renovations have kept as near to its original style as possible, with the low ceilings and its marvellous oak beams being held in position by many of the original oak pillars. Adjacent to the bar area is the restaurant which now occupies the site of the old milking parlour.
Newick Cricket Club is a friendly and ambitious club with a thriving junior section. With a number of ECB trained coaches among its members, new junior and adults are always welcome with a view to joining in training sessions as well as matches. The ground and facilities are excellent with a groundsman that prides himself on producing consistently good wickets. As well as a splendid pavilion and bar, the club has the latest bowling machine for practice use.
In 2001 Newick was voted ’village of the year’ and still continues today to retain a traditional village atmosphere with its many buildings of architectural and historic importance.
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