Newbold School was originally called Worthington Church of England School and educated children from the parish of Worthington. It was built in 1872 with an adjoining residence for the school master.
Did you know that Newbold once had a well, a vicarage, shops, a water tower and a tank trap? Discover more about by-gone village buildings and landmarks here.
Like many other villages built around industry, Newbold developed a strong sense of community. Over the years residents have engaged in sport and leisure activities and celebrated national events such as Royal Jubilees.
The current Cross Keys public house was opened in 1856 and has been an important village community space for many years. The Railway Inn (now the Gelsmore) was an important hostelry during Newbold’s industrial era.
At the peak of Newbold’s industrial expansion in the nineteenth century, over 2,000 people were employed in a variety of jobs in village industries.
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