New name sought for old pub

The new owner of what is thought to be Newark’s oldest pub is asking the people of the town to come up with a new name for it.

Mr Michael Thurlby of Stamford bought The Woolpack on Stodman Street around two and a half years ago and is currently refurbishing it.

He said he was keen to hear from anyone who knew more about and could suggest an appropriate name for the pub that will be in keeping with its history.

Mr Thurlby said: "The Woolpack isn’t a great name. It makes me think of Emmerdale."

He said they had already stripped back to reveal the wooden timber frame and hoped to make a feature out of it.

He said: "When it was open it had all its character hidden. it was all just plastered over. You are not going to keep finding buildings like these that can be restored.

"It’s going to be a real quality place to visit that will attract tourists," he said.

Readers with suggestions for a name can post them at the end of this story.