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 inmates Newick has a disproportionate share of history and celebrity residents.
The Bull Inn was used as a stop over for the pilgrims. The distance to these two cathedral cities features on the old sign posted on the old sign. and dates back to 1510. The bull retains many of its period features and is one of three pubs in the village, only 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 & # 39; s shop, bakery and a jam factory. The tanning yard was located at the back of The Green and was This particular property later on went on to become a brewery, a grain store and is now a joinery company.
The acres of strawberries and the famous "Newick Leveller" # 39; dessert gooseberry are now replaced with modern houses. But in the 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 & # 39; It made sense for the buyers to come and pick and own own!
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. Oldaker Road is named in his honor. 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.
The village hall originally known as "Derek Van Den Bogaerde made his acting debut in" New York Amateur Dramatic Society (known as NADS) holds local productions. It was within this group that a boy of thirteen called An adaption of & # 39; s End & # 39 ;. He went on to pursue a career in acting and eventually became the world renowned Dirk Bogarde, star of many feature films. Here the hall was referred to as & # 39,. Derek Hall & # 39;. NADS are still going strong. I am afraid that I am afraid that I am afraid that I am afraid that I will not be able 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. 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 center, two restaurants (people come from around the famous Newick Tandoori), three pubs, a primary school and pre-school. Quite It 's a lot to offer for such a small village! The thing I like best about Newly is not it too much modernization and has kept its friendly atmosphere. It neventheless has a cosmopolitan feel, because of the international flags flown on the six flagpoles on The Green.
The next station along was was Sheffield Park also used used by by New York used the station raidway station, which was located in the station on the East Grinstead to Lewes line, part of this is at the Bluebell Railway. the Bluebell Railway. For commuting Haywards Heath station just fifteen minutes away has regular services to Brighton and London.
The average property price in Newquis is 163; 425,000, which will get substantial sized property with 3/4 bedrooms - the area is not cheap, but I think for some it is worth it.
