Fenton is a small village in the NG 23 postal district of Newark, with a modest local character and a notable association with the A156 road and nearby A57. The area is known for its rural setting and its connection to the historic figure Shane Fenton, later Alvin Stardust.
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Fenton, Newark is a village situated in the NG 23 postal district. The A156 road runs through the village, connecting with the A57 from Lincoln, which heads northwest through Fenton. The A1133 from Newark-on-Trent merges with the A156 slightly further on where it makes. Bernard William Jewry, known professionally as Shane Fenton and later as Alvin Stardust, was an English rock singer and stage actor. Performing first as Shane Fenton in the 1960s, Jewry had a moderately successful career in the pre‑Beatles era, hitting the UK top 40 with four singles in 1961–62. He became better known for singles released in the 1970s and 1980s as Alvin Stardust, a character he began in the glam rock era, with hits including the UK Singles Chart‑topper "Jealous Mind", as well as later hits such as "Pretend" and "I Feel Like Buddy Holly".