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BURNBY

HISTORY

THE STORIES BEHIND A SMALL VILLAGE IN THE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE

Between York and Hull, the quiet village of Burnby has gathered it's fair share of historic characters, events and memories.

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NUNBURNHOLME STATION

The story behind the 'Railway King' George Hudson and how Burnby's train station came to be called 'Nunburnholme Station'. 

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WILLIAM BERNARD ULLATHORNE

Read about William Ullathorne and his writings on his childhood in Burnby from his autobiography.

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THE ANDERSONS

Discover the landowning family who lived in the long lost manor.

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SEND IN YOUR BURNBY TALES

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