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You will find here what we hope is a rich resource of material reflecting the history of Ringmer.
Ringmer is a village of some 6000 residents, situated 3 miles to the west of Lewes, East Sussex, and just to the north of the South Downs.
Ringmer has had several famous visitors and residents. Visitors include the 18th century naturalist Gilbert White, whose aunt lived in the village. White's tortoise, Timothy, who proudly takes centre place in the village sign, was a resident of the village, living with White's aunt, until White adopted him. John Sadler was the vicar of Ringmer between 1620 and 1640. His daughter married John Harvard, the founder of the university in America. Another American connection comes through the Springett family. In 1672 Gulielma Maria Posthuma Springett (the daughter of Sir William Springett of Broyle Place) married William Penn, the Quaker who founded Pennsylvania. More recently, James Callahan, the British Prime Minister and Labour Leader, spend his retirement in Ringmer.
But our site focuses much more on the stories of the ordinary people who lived, worked, and died in Ringmer, and the places and monuments that they left behind.
Do contact the administrator, Andrew Edgar ([email protected]), if you have any suggestions or material for this site.
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