5. The Clinton building
Market Place
QUESTION: What was this building originally used for, and What is its connection with G.H. Porter’s Provisions shop across the square?
Clue: Look for a plaque high up on the front of the building. Compare this with the wording on the plaque at G.H. Porter's.
QUESTION: The plaque also mentions W.E. Gladstone. Who was he, and what top job did he have in later life?
Clue: Use an encyclopaedia to find out about Gladstone. There is now also a William Gladstone School in Newark
One bit of the Clinton's history you will not read about on the plaques is when it was used as the haunt of HIGHWAYMEN. Click in the 'Documents' section to learn more about this