Southwell is a delightful market town which has much to offer the visitor. It has a rich historical and architectural heritage, including the magnificent Minster and numerous Prebendal houses. Last year the Minster celebrated its 900th anniversary and many TV viewers of the Antiques Roadshow last autumn will have enjoyed seeing it close up.
The town's links with Lord Byron who lived at Burgage Manor (left) from 1804 to 1807 are well documented, as are the last hours of Charles I who spent his final hours of freedom billeted in the Saracens' Head (below) then known as The King's Head.
Southwell is also the birthplace of the famous Bramley Apple. The original tree still bears fruit and can be seen in a private garden in the centre of the town. 2009 was a very special year for the Bramley as the town celebrated the bi-centenary of the planting of this world famous apple. Many events were planned throughout the year and a commemorative window was unveiled in the Minster on 21st March.
In the last year there has been great interest in the town as pre-building excavations have unearthed what may be part of a Roman temple beneath what was the old Minster School. Local bodies including the Southwell Archeological Group and the Southwell Heritage Trust, with the support of the Town Council and many individuals are pressing for a wider exploratory 'dig' and for part of the site to be taken into public ownership to prevent it from being built on.
Why not come and enjoy a day in our lively historic town and see for yourself?
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The town's links with Lord Byron who lived at Burgage Manor (left) from 1804 to 1807 are well documented, as are the last hours of Charles I who spent his final hours of freedom billeted in the Saracens' Head (below) then known as The King's Head. 