A favourite memorial from @exetercathedral.bsky.social. Born Nutcombe Quicke in 1727 he attended Cambridge University & in 1753 married Anne, daughter of the Bishop of Exeter. He became Canon Chancellor of the Cathedral & in 1792 changed his name to Nutcombe Nutcombe to receive an inheritance.
August 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A favourite memorial from @exetercathedral.bsky.social. Born Nutcombe Quicke in 1727 he attended Cambridge University & in 1753 married Anne, daughter of the Bishop of Exeter. He became Canon Chancellor of the Cathedral & in 1792 changed his name to Nutcombe Nutcombe to receive an inheritance.
Englands tallest tree 63 mts
Douglas Fir, Nutcombe Bottom, Exmoor
#photography
#trees
#thicktrunktuesday
Douglas Fir, Nutcombe Bottom, Exmoor
#photography
#trees
#thicktrunktuesday
May 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Englands tallest tree 63 mts
Douglas Fir, Nutcombe Bottom, Exmoor
#photography
#trees
#thicktrunktuesday
Douglas Fir, Nutcombe Bottom, Exmoor
#photography
#trees
#thicktrunktuesday
More here: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
Nutcombe Nutcombe | Exeter Cathedral
By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist Nutcombe Nutcombe is a memorable sort of name, and one which many visitors comment on when they see it on a wall tablet in the south quire aisle – but it was not hi...
www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk
August 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
More here: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
The surprisingly extensive fan base of Nutcombe Nutcombe gains another disciple
This time last year we visited @exetercathedral.bsky.social. Found this memorial plaque. So good they named him twice!
March 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The surprisingly extensive fan base of Nutcombe Nutcombe gains another disciple
NUTCOMBE NUTCOMBE
April 17, 2024 at 10:45 AM
NUTCOMBE NUTCOMBE
Nutcombe Nutcombe alert! Our tautological onomastic queen continues to delight
A favourite memorial from @exetercathedral.bsky.social. Born Nutcombe Quicke in 1727 he attended Cambridge University & in 1753 married Anne, daughter of the Bishop of Exeter. He became Canon Chancellor of the Cathedral & in 1792 changed his name to Nutcombe Nutcombe to receive an inheritance.
August 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Nutcombe Nutcombe alert! Our tautological onomastic queen continues to delight
It ought to be a skipping rhyme.
Nutcombe, Nutcombe, Nutcombe Quick,
Give back the money or the name will stick.
Nutcombe, Nutcombe, Nutcombe Quick,
Give back the money or the name will stick.
August 18, 2025 at 7:12 AM
It ought to be a skipping rhyme.
Nutcombe, Nutcombe, Nutcombe Quick,
Give back the money or the name will stick.
Nutcombe, Nutcombe, Nutcombe Quick,
Give back the money or the name will stick.
I'm fond of Revd. Nutcombe Nutcombe of Exeter cathedral.
May 7, 2026 at 2:49 PM
I'm fond of Revd. Nutcombe Nutcombe of Exeter cathedral.
Nutcombe Bottom, Tall Trees Trail, followed by a stop in Dunster.
Back from a short break tomorrow, attempt to switch the #FPL brain back on..
#Photography #Church #Nature
Back from a short break tomorrow, attempt to switch the #FPL brain back on..
#Photography #Church #Nature
March 30, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Nutcombe Bottom, Tall Trees Trail, followed by a stop in Dunster.
Back from a short break tomorrow, attempt to switch the #FPL brain back on..
#Photography #Church #Nature
Back from a short break tomorrow, attempt to switch the #FPL brain back on..
#Photography #Church #Nature
I cannot stand these prissy little public letters British politicians send each other.
Dear Prime Minister
I cannot in good conscience continue to serve in your useless cabinet, because I am also useless.
I will of course continue to represent the people of Nutcombe Hogwash despite being useless.
Dear Prime Minister
I cannot in good conscience continue to serve in your useless cabinet, because I am also useless.
I will of course continue to represent the people of Nutcombe Hogwash despite being useless.
May 12, 2026 at 8:26 AM
I cannot stand these prissy little public letters British politicians send each other.
Dear Prime Minister
I cannot in good conscience continue to serve in your useless cabinet, because I am also useless.
I will of course continue to represent the people of Nutcombe Hogwash despite being useless.
Dear Prime Minister
I cannot in good conscience continue to serve in your useless cabinet, because I am also useless.
I will of course continue to represent the people of Nutcombe Hogwash despite being useless.
“This was taken just past Nutcombe Bottom, totally blue skies and as the sun 🌞 came up it started moving the fog & mist around to create this photo.”
By Paul Wells.
#Exmoor
By Paul Wells.
#Exmoor
January 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
“This was taken just past Nutcombe Bottom, totally blue skies and as the sun 🌞 came up it started moving the fog & mist around to create this photo.”
By Paul Wells.
#Exmoor
By Paul Wells.
#Exmoor
So he was Nutcombe Nutcombe of Nutcombe.
August 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
So he was Nutcombe Nutcombe of Nutcombe.
I suppose that if your first name is Nutcombe, you’ve already learned to live with a terrible name.
August 18, 2025 at 7:18 AM
I suppose that if your first name is Nutcombe, you’ve already learned to live with a terrible name.
🎉 Congratulations to Sheena Morrison, elected councillor for Haslemere West at Haslemere Town Council 🔶
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill
July 8, 2026 at 12:17 AM
🎉 Congratulations to Sheena Morrison, elected councillor for Haslemere West at Haslemere Town Council 🔶
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill
#MonumentsMonday I remember visiting Exeter cathedral and a friend pointing out The Reverend Nutcombe Nutcombe's memorial to me.
As delightful on my recent visit as it was several years ago! @chartresfi.bsky.social @thehistorymouse.bsky.social
As delightful on my recent visit as it was several years ago! @chartresfi.bsky.social @thehistorymouse.bsky.social
March 9, 2026 at 6:05 AM
#MonumentsMonday I remember visiting Exeter cathedral and a friend pointing out The Reverend Nutcombe Nutcombe's memorial to me.
As delightful on my recent visit as it was several years ago! @chartresfi.bsky.social @thehistorymouse.bsky.social
As delightful on my recent visit as it was several years ago! @chartresfi.bsky.social @thehistorymouse.bsky.social
My favourite ever is at Exeter Cathedral.
May 11, 2024 at 8:07 PM
My favourite ever is at Exeter Cathedral.
Yes, Nutcombe Nutcombe is obviously amusing, but I also know that English cathedral choirs are one of the most comprehensive repositories of puerile schoolboy humour known to mankind, and there is no possibility in earth or heaven that a name like Nutcombe Quicke passed without comment.
August 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Yes, Nutcombe Nutcombe is obviously amusing, but I also know that English cathedral choirs are one of the most comprehensive repositories of puerile schoolboy humour known to mankind, and there is no possibility in earth or heaven that a name like Nutcombe Quicke passed without comment.
I had a look and it turns out he did it for the money (and needed an act of parliament to achieve it). www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
March 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I had a look and it turns out he did it for the money (and needed an act of parliament to achieve it). www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
November 19, 2024 at 11:06 AM
🎉 Congratulations to Terry Weldon, elected councillor for the Haslemere County Division at Surrey County Council 🔶
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill
July 7, 2026 at 11:43 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Terry Weldon, elected councillor for the Haslemere County Division at Surrey County Council 🔶
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill
🎉 Congratulations to Oli Leach, elected councillor for Haslemere West at Waverley Borough Council 🔶
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill
July 8, 2026 at 12:12 AM
🎉 Congratulations to Oli Leach, elected councillor for Haslemere West at Waverley Borough Council 🔶
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill
Introducing our two candidates, Terry Weldon & Oli Leach, for Haslemere in the upcoming West Surrey Unitary Authority elections on Thursday 7th May 2026.
#WestSurrey #West #SurreyUnitary #LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe
#WestSurrey #West #SurreyUnitary #LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe
February 12, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Introducing our two candidates, Terry Weldon & Oli Leach, for Haslemere in the upcoming West Surrey Unitary Authority elections on Thursday 7th May 2026.
#WestSurrey #West #SurreyUnitary #LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe
#WestSurrey #West #SurreyUnitary #LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe
Polls are now closed! Thank you to everyone who came out today to support our candidates: Sheena Morrison, Cllr Oli Leach and Cllr Terry Weldon🔶
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill #Surrey #VoteLibDem
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill #Surrey #VoteLibDem
July 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Polls are now closed! Thank you to everyone who came out today to support our candidates: Sheena Morrison, Cllr Oli Leach and Cllr Terry Weldon🔶
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill #Surrey #VoteLibDem
#LocalElections #Surrey #Haslemere #Grayswood #Critchmere #Nutcombe #Shottermill #Hammer #Camelsdale #LytheHill #Surrey #VoteLibDem
Checked out the tallest tree in England today, a Douglas Fir, at Nutcombe Bottom in Somerset.
Had the feeling I was being watched.
Had the feeling I was being watched.
September 1, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Checked out the tallest tree in England today, a Douglas Fir, at Nutcombe Bottom in Somerset.
Had the feeling I was being watched.
Had the feeling I was being watched.
Yes, it's brilliant. Sophie's explanation over at The Bad Place is, afaik, correct: x.com/SMCoulombeau...
Sophie Coulombeau on X: "This tweet is funnier than the one I was gonna do explaining how people end up being called 'Nutcombe Nutcombe' in 18th/19thc https://t.co/5t2mGv1emu" / X
This tweet is funnier than the one I was gonna do explaining how people end up being called 'Nutcombe Nutcombe' in 18th/19thc https://t.co/5t2mGv1emu
x.com
March 18, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Yes, it's brilliant. Sophie's explanation over at The Bad Place is, afaik, correct: x.com/SMCoulombeau...