The croquet grudge match that decides how River Nene is pronounced
Two counties vie for the right to call the River Nene "Nen" or "Neen" in an annual croquet bout.
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The CORRECT pronunciation of Nene prevails for the next year | Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Submitting... As a result Northampton, take home the trophy, a picture of the sun setting over the Nene, and for one year at least it will be sunset on the name Neen. Paul Hetherington, Peterborough Club Secretary, said. “This local challenge was a great way to celebrate a new season of croquet and a chance to forge new friendships along the river. Peterborough needs you to join our Club and ensure that next year we can win back naming rights to the river. Paul Chard, Northampton Club Chairman responded. “Our team pulled out all the stops to win the match and then the two teams mingled in...
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Croquet match will settle centuries-old dispute over how to pronounce the name of the River Nene
Share The origin of the Nene - the UK's 10th longest river - is unknown, but its name has changed over the years, having been known as 'Nenn' or 'Nyn' over the years. The first side to win five games in Sunday's match will claim the right for the river to be pronounced their way. Paul Hetherington, 56, Peterborough club secretary, said: 'The dispute has been going on a long, long time, it must be centuries-old. 'I've always been interested in the pronunciation because the towns are only 40 miles apart and we are just downstream of Northampton.' The River Nene originates in North...
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