Lowdham facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lowdham
Village and civil parish
Lowdham War Memorial with the Magna Charta pub in the background
Parish map
Lowdham
Area	2.64 sq mi (6.8 km2)
Population	3,247 (2021)
• Density	1,230/sq mi (470/km2)
OS grid reference	SK 67021 46244
• London	110 mi (180 km) SSE
District	Newark and Sherwood
Shire county	Nottinghamshire
Region	East Midlands
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	NOTTINGHAM
Postcode district	NG14
Dialling code	0115
Police	Nottinghamshire
Fire	Nottinghamshire
Ambulance	East Midlands
EU Parliament	East Midlands
UK Parliament	Newark
List of places UK England Nottinghamshire 53°00′32″N 1°00′04″W / 53.009°N 1.001°W / 53.009; -1.001

Lowdham (pronounced 'LOUD-um') is a lovely village in the Newark and Sherwood area of Nottinghamshire, England. It's located between the bigger towns of Nottingham and Southwell. In 2021, about 3,247 people lived here. Two main roads, the A6097 and the A612, pass through the village, connecting it to other places.

A Look at Lowdham's History

How Lowdham Got Its Name

The name Lowdham probably comes from an old English name, "Hluda." It means "Hluda's homestead" or "Hluda's village." Some people also think the name might have come from Danish words, like "Ludham" or "Ludholme."

Ancient Times and Knights

Long ago, in the Middle Ages, a knight named Sir John de Loudham lived here. He passed away in 1318. You can see a special stone slab and a statue of him in St Mary's Church, Lowdham. The statue shows a dog at his feet. This often meant the knight was a brave warrior, loyal like a dog to its master.

Churches and Chapels

St Mary's Church, Lowdham is very old, built before the 1300s. It stands to the west of the main bypass road. Later, in the 1800s, two Methodist chapels were built in Lowdham. One, called Top Chapel, closed in 1986. The other, called Bottom Chapel, is still used today as an Independent Methodist church.

The Knitting Industry

In the 1800s, Lowdham was known for its frame knitting industry. This meant people made knitted items, like stockings, using special machines called stocking frames. In 1844, there were 94 of these machines working in the village! Today, there isn't much left to show how important this industry once was.

Famous People from Lowdham

Lowdham has been home to some interesting people throughout history:

• Sir John de Loudham (died 1318): A landowner who lived a long time ago. His memory is kept alive in St Mary's Church, Lowdham.
• George Wilkins (1785–1865): He was a vicar (a type of church leader) in Lowdham for many years. He later became an important church leader in Nottingham and helped build and fix many churches.
• Cornelius Brown (1852–1907): Born in Lowdham, he became a local historian. This means he studied and wrote about the history of the area. He was also a newspaper editor.
• Harold Cottam (1891–1984): He was a wireless operator on a ship called the RMS Carpathia. He famously received the distress call from the RMS Titanic when it was sinking. His quick actions helped the Carpathia rescue many survivors. There's a blue plaque on The Old Ship Inn to remember him.
• Richard Whitehead (born 1976): A Paralympic sprinter who won medals for Great Britain. He is honored with a gold-painted post box outside the post office in Lowdham.

Things to Do and See in Lowdham

Getting Around

Lowdham railway station is part of the train line that goes between Nottingham and Lincoln. About two miles from the station is Lowdham Grange, which is a prison.

Local Places to Eat and Shop

Lowdham has several friendly pubs where people can gather:

• The Railway
• The Magna Charta
• The World's End (which used to be called the Plough)
• The Old Ship

You can also find two general stores for your everyday needs, a post office, and several places to get take-away food. There's even a filling station and a bookshop!

Bus Services

You can get to and from Lowdham using several bus services: Nottingham City Transport

• 26: Nottingham – Carlton – Gedling – Burton Joyce – Lowdham
• 26A: Nottingham – Carlton – Gedling – Burton Joyce – Lowdham – Southwell

NottsBus Connect

• 747

CT4N

• 300