Colwick was originally comprised of two settlements - Over Colwick and Nether or East Colwick*. Together they are now known simply as Colwick (pronounced 'colic').
An Ancient Right
* PHILIMORE, W.P.W "Notes on some of the deserted villages and churches of Nottinghamshire" pp.66-87 of BRISCOE, John Potter (ed.) Old Nottinghamshire (Second Series) (Nottingham: J. Derry, 1884) - See p.70
Colwick Cheese
A local delicacy!
Colwick Cheese
Is alive and well.... and on sale in Beeston