Going Underground: An Exploration of Nottinghamshire’s Subterranean Spaces

Going Underground: An Exploration of Nottinghamshire’s Subterranean Spaces

This talk will examine Nottinghamshire’s underground spaces – including caves, crypts, cellars, reservoirs, dungeons, tunnels and mines.

By St Mary Magdalene, Newark

Date and time

Wednesday, July 2 · 7 - 8:30pm GMT+1

Location

Hope Community Methodist Church

Barnby Gate Newark-on-Trent NG24 1PX United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Overview


This talk will examine Nottinghamshire’s underground spaces – including caves, crypts, cellars, reservoirs, dungeons, tunnels and mines. Illustrated with a wealth of personal anecdote and experience, it will shine a light on the history of these fascinating places, the way that they have been used over time and the people who have loved and been inspired by them.


Bio


Dave Mooney is a writer and musician. He has written several books about Nottinghamshire, and regularly gives talks on folklore and street music. He also works as a tour guide at Nottingham’s famous City of Caves attraction.

Organized by

St Mary Magdalene is the Parish Church at the heart of Newark-on-Trent, and has been for more than 800 years. he centuries have taken their toll on the church, and now the building is on the Heritage at Risk Register. This year, with thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England and the Church of England, vital work will be taking place to repair the fabric of St Mary’s to ensure that it continues to stand at the heart of Newark for another 800 years.

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