NEWARK CEMETERY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ENGLAND UK SINCE
1856
Memorial In Memory To Our Heroes And The Fallen.
They departed this life into the next. Though they are hidden in the shadow of Death. Their lives for others in the love of serving Newark-On-Trent that never dies.
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Let Remember Thomas Earp Who Died Over a 100 Years Ago.
Thomas Earp Former Town Mayor and Newark MP
Died 100 years ago 17th February 1910
Buried amongst his Friends in Newark Cemetery Plot Number WP43
Thomas Earp 1830-1910 who departed this life into the next, former Town Mayor and Newark MP, Died Over A 100 years ago 17th February 1910
Thomas Earp came to Newark on 1st February 1845 at a young age of 29 arrived here from Derby after his adoption as a Parliamentary candidate. A Liberal Member of Parliament Constituency
{Newark}
January 31st, 1874
until November 24th, 1885.
Newark town Mayor three times from 1869, 1891 and 1892.
His former house still standing a grade ll listed building
The White House
84 Mill Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire Mr Bernard Martin, Chartered Architect, wrote of this once lovely house. The main part of the building probably dates from the mid-18th century, but who first occupied this substantial mansion on the banks of the Trent remains a mystery. It is mentioned in the 1772 Trent Navigation Act and in the early 19th century the house was offered for sale or rent. It was a dwelling ideal for a family with social aspirations. It brought with it a walled garden stretching down to the river trent and stocked with fruit trees, as well as two acres of pasture land, and area which included the present Millgate Field. Whether the elaborate Georgian-style internal fittings date from this period, or were part of a later restoration, is unknown. The house was considered ideal for a ‘private gentleman’, or a someone engaged in a ‘mercantile trade’. Indeed, the subsequent owner of the house was a trader, a man called John Clarke, farmer, coal merchant and wharfinger, occupied the house in the first half of the 19th century. His wife, Mary Ann Clarke, was still living in the house as a widow in 1861, described as ‘landed proprietor’. The next occupier was Thomas Earp, a maltster and partner in the Trent Brewery, established on Millgate in about 1850 (the Cooper’s Yard housing development now stands on the site). Earp was politically successful , had a strong interest in politics and was an alderman, mayor of Newark three times 1869-1891-and-1892 and Liberal MP for Newark from 31st January 1874 until 24th November 1884.
He was also Chairman of the Governors of Magnus School, and gave his name to Earp Avenue, on which the present school stands. The next owner was Enos Smith, who lived there from c 1920 until the Second World War. He kept an impressive household, a steamboat and even a vineyard in France, with which he stocked his wine cellars. He used to open his garden to the local boy scouts for their jamboree, and his wife raised funds for the needy of the neighbourhood. After the war the house was occupied by several families as a result of the shortage of money to support large households. In 1950 SPD Food Distribution Ltd occupied the house, and later, in 1961, British Waterways and Trent Hire Cruisers were based there. In 1998, the building was still owned by British Waterways. (Information taken from ‘The White House, Millgate, Newark: Brief History, by Bernard Martin)
The White House 84 Mill Gate, Newark
His former house still standing
Grade ll listed building called White House,
84 Mill Gate, Newark
Died 17th February 1910
RIP
Buried in Newark Cemetery
Plot Number WP43.
His picture hangs in Newark town hall chamber. A former member of Parliament Constituency{Newark}
January 31st, 1874 – November 24th, 1885.
Newark town Mayor three times from 1869, 1891 & 1892. Newark-On-Trent was once England’s most beautiful old market towns, and also a centre of industry, agriculture and commerce. Thomas Earp in October 1880 became a
co-partner with his Malting business with Joseph Gilstrap son William. Thomas Earp remained active and his retirement in 1905. He lived in his former White House 84 Mill Gate, Newark. Martha Earp wife of Thomas Earp who departed this life into the next 22nd Nov 1888. Though they are hidden in the shadow of Death. They lives in the love that never dies.
Thomas Earp Grand old House at 84 Mill Gate, Newark
Thomas Earp Former Town Mayor and Newark MP, Died 100 years ago 17th February 1910 Buried amongst his Friends in Newark Cemetery
Why we need show are appreciation to Mr Thomas Earp. This grand gentleman of his time deserves a special mention he should be remember. 100 years ago next month a grand and highly respected gentleman died on this date 17th February 1910.
These should be Important to Newark-On-Trent history, I could not forget to comment on this grand old gentleman who lived to age 79 ambitious years. He lived and died in his lovely White House at 84 Mill Gate, Newark.
Is situated on the south western fringe of Newark-On-Trent river and the Farndon Road Marina. The property is situated within the Mill Gate Conservation Area dominated by Georgian and Victorian housing and wharf side developments. Thomas Earp came to Newark from Derby on 1st February 1845 at the age of 29 when he was chosen as a Liberal candidate for Newark Constituency. On 31st January 1874 he was elected member of Parliament for Newark until 24th November 1885. Thomas Earp choose a large home called White House at 84 Mill Gate, Newark which is grade ll listed building. He live next door to another Friend William Harold Cubley at 80-82 Mill Gate and Joseph Gilstap who lived at 109 Mill Gate, Newark in a large
house called Trent view. All three were Alderman and former Mayors he serve three times 1869, 1891 and 1892. Mr Thomas Earp was involved and a partner in Trent Brewery of Richard, Earp and Slater 1864 he relinquish his managerial role. 1880 joined Sir William Gilstrap malting of co-founder of Gilstrap & Earp Co., these was one of the largest in the UK he retired in 1905. His Generous gift to Newark Benefactor and charitable patrons providing assistance in many forms to many good cause like education Magnus and Grammar School of Art, Science and Art, London Road. It was part of 60th Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria which was open on Thursday afternoon, 25th October 1900. Newark was like to have Alderman Thomas Earp generously contribution of £250 with many other good people
also given a donation. 1902 After many years devoted service to Newark town money was raised by over 100 subscribers to hand over a large portrait of Alderman Thomas Earp JP recognition for 40 years service. It was painted by Mr Harold Knight, a presentation took place a seat down lunch took place in the ballroom which was the chamber at the time. It hangs in Newark Town Chamber With many other Alderman and former Mayors of Newark. 1874 Elected Member Parliament for Newark when his was in his 30′s Elected borough councillor East Ward. Alderman high-ranking member borough council, chosen by an elected members themselves. ( these has be discontinued) Justice of the Peace for town and county. He died at noon in his lovely home at The White House 84 Mill Gate.
All his true friends came
out in large numbers, Buried in Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire, England.
Died at age 79, 17th February 1910
Buried amongst his true Friends in Newark Cemetery
Martha Earp wife of Thomas Earp who departed this life into the next 22nd Nov 1888. Though they are hidden in the shadow of Death. They live in love that never ends or dies together in life and now death.
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Thomas Earp who departed this life into the next on 17th February 1910
