Longnewton

The historical population of Longnewton fluctuated numerous times according to early data, in 1801 the population was recorded at 295, this had increased to 325 in 1851 however during this 50-year period the population had fluctuated to 253 in 1811, 338 in 1821, 313 in 1831 and 293 in 1841. The next recorded date was 1871 where the population was counted at 313, however this is disputed as John Marius Wilson stated the population at this time was 353. At this point in time he also described part of the village stating it was home to 67 houses, as well as this he also wrote that there was a large manor, that was home to Marchioness of Londonderry and was valued at £604. By 1901 the…

The Wilson Centre was built in 1886 donated by Rev. J. Wilson, the vicar of St Mary’s Church to be used to benefit the education of the population of Longnewton. The centre was built by Mr Kipling and cost a total of £380, it was subsequently named the Wilson Institute after Rev. J. Wilson himself. In 2003 it was decided to explore the option of using the building as a village hall. A £266,000 grant was obtained from the Big Lottery Community Halls Fund in 2008. The centre was refurbished and finally opened again in October 2009. The Wilson Centre offers three rooms, one of these providing seating for up to 80 people. and is £13 per hour. The other two rooms are smaller, and offer seating…