“Thomas Earp 1830-1910
This grand gentleman of his time deserves a special mention, we should remember him. 100 years ago this month a grand and highly respected gentleman died on this date 17th February 1910.
Thomas Earp came to Newark on 1st February 1845 at a young age of 29 arrived here from Derby after his adoption as a Parliamentary candidate. A Liberal Member of Parliament Constituency {Newark} January 31st, 1874until November 24th, 1885. Newark town Mayor three times from 1869, 1891 and 1892. His former house still standing a grade ll listed building called White House 84 Mill Gate, Newark.These should be Important to Newark-On-Trent history, I could not forget to comment on the grand old gentleman who lived 79 year ambitious years. He lived in a grand old house which was called White house and still stands at 84 Mill Gate, Newark-On-Trent. White House is situated on the south western fringe of Newark-On-Trent river and the Farndon Road Marina. The property is situated within the Mill Gate Conservation Area dominated by Georgian and Victorian housing and wharf side developments. Thomas Earp came to Newark from Derby on 1st February 1845 at the age of 29 when he was chosen as a Liberal candidate for Newark Constituency. On 31st January 1874. He was elected member of Parliament for Newark until 24th November 1885. Thomas Earp choose a large home called White House at 48 Mill Gate, Newark which is grade ll listed building. He live next door to another Friend William Harold Cubley at 80-22 Mill Gate and Joseph Gilstap who lived at 109 Mill Gate, Newark in a large house called Trent view. All three were Alderman and former Mayors he serve three times 1869, 1891 and 1892. Mr Thomas Earp was involved and a partner in Trent Brewery of Richard, Earp and Slater 1864 he relinquish his managerial role. 1880 joined Sir William Gilstrap malting of co-founder of Gilstrap & Earp Co., these was one of the largest in the UK he retired in 1905. His Generous gift to Newark Benefactor and charitable patrons providing assistance in many forms to many good cause like education Magnus and Grammar School of Art, Science and Art, London Road. It was part of 60th Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria which was open on Thursday afternoon, 25th October 1900. Newark was like to have Alderman Thomas Earp generously contribution of £250 with many other good people also given a donation. 1902 After many years devoted service to Newark town money was raised by over 100 subscribers to hand over a large portrait of Alderman Thomas Earp JP recognition for 40 years service. It was painted by Mr Harold Knight, a presentation took place a seat down lunch took place in the ballroom which was the chamber at the time. It hangs in Newark Town Chamber With many other Alderman and former Mayors of Newark. 1874 Elected Member Parliament for Newark when his was in his 30¿s Elected borough councillor East Ward. Alderman high-ranking member borough council, chosen by an elected members themselves. ( these has be discontinued) Justice of the Peace for town and county. He died at noon in his lovely home at White House 84 Mill Gate, all his true friends came out in large numbers. Buried in Newark Cemetery White House is situated on the south western fringe of Newark-On-Trent river and the Farndon Road Marina. The property is situated within the Mill Gate Conservation Area dominated by Georgian and Victorian housing and wharf side developments.
Friends of Newark Cemetery and town Councillor”