September 2025


Uk

St Mary the Virgin Church, Nonington

Wanneer je in Engeland een toertje doet, rij ook langs kerken. Daar vind je vaak oude taxussen. Ook hier.
Iedereen gaat naar Fredville Park maar aan de overkant vind je dit dus.









The Parish Magazine for June of 1917 reported the following:

“Roll of Honour.

A permanent Roll of Honour has been presented to the Parish by Mrs. Penn, and on Wednesday May 23^rd [the eve of Empire Day] it was unveiled and dedicated in the Churchyard. It is placed in position under the old Yew Tree and will for many a year be a silent witness to the loyalty and devotion of our Nonington men who were content to give their lives in their country’s cause. A large congregation assembled in Church for a short intercessory service, at the conclusion of which the ceremony of unveiling was proceeded with in the Churchyard. A short address was given by the Vicar and then Mrs Penn unveiled The Roll, and having done so she spoke a few words to those assembled, words full of touching references to the fallen, and cheering and courageous counsel to those who are left to carry on the course to its triumphant finish. The Roll was then formally dedicated.

It is worthy of note that the Memorial is made of teak wood and copper from H.M.S. Britania formerly a training ship for the Royal Navy”.

https://nonington.org.uk/the-nonington-war-memorials/

St Mary the Virgin Churchyard: This 13th-century church hosts several ancient yews, with girths ranging from 5 to 7 meters. One notable tree has a girth of 521 cm measured at 30 cm above ground.