The History of Nunnington
Nunnington has a long and colourful history, and we are trying to record as much as possible here. Stories include Miss Cyntia’s Diary from her time as a teacher for schools evacuated to Nunnington during the second world war, accounts of those who lost their lives in conflicts from WW1 to the present day, news reports of the doings of disreputable villagers as well many photographs.
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Historic Nunnington
Miss Cynthia’s Diary
During WW2 pupils and teachers from St Agnes Leeds were evacuated to Nunnington. One of the teachers, Miss Cynthia, kept a diary…
Nunnington Reawakened 1890-1925
Huge thanks to Tracey Phillips who has used her photographic and AI skills to bring life and colour back to old village images.
Storm Darragh
Storm Darragh caused extensive flooding in Low Street as the River Rye burst its banks and galavanised the village to man the pumps.
The Nunnington Millenium Book
The author has made available the third copy of the Nunnington Millenium Book, which has been placed in the Old Yard Coffee Shop for all to read.
Andrew Clive publishes the War Diaries of his grandfather Ronald Fife
The diaries of an officer from Nunnington telling of life in the trenches and the disasterous first day of the Somme Offensive are available to borrow in the Old Yard Coffee Shop.
Alexander Dunlop
Mary Mitchell from California visited Nunnington to find out more about her ancestor Alexander Dunlop, Rector of Nunnington in the early part of the 18th Century.