Up to Newark-on-Trent

After a Wetherspoons breakfast in Stroud and bus from Stroud to Gloucester, we caught the train to Nottingham, and from there, we proceeded to Newark Castle:

It was nice to see the Newark coat of arms:

While crossing over the bridge to the Castle:

Have just read that Newark Castle was founded in the mid-12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln.

However, Newark Castle was dismantled in the 17th century due to the English Civil War (1642-1651) but was then restored in the 19th century.

The Castle certainly looked a pretty sight on the side of the river Trent.

And across the road from it, there was another attractive, albeit more modern-looking building:

With a coat of arms hanging down from it:

After passing the Castle, we came upon an equally impressive-looking building, the Corn Exchange:

Have just read that the Corn Exchange dates back to the mid-19th century and is currently used as a nightclub.

After some time, with the use of my travelling friend's tracking device, which worked well within a town or city, we found our way round to Newark Travelodge that was near a pub with a great hanging sign:

As things turned out, Newark-on-Trent was more pleasing to the eye than expected.

We were in Newark to see Blue Öyster Cult at the Stonedead Festival, of course.