My name is Dave Dempsey and, along with my family, I  have lived in the village for nearly fifty years.  Over this time I have heard many of the older residents talk about the village, its people and its history. Now I realise that I am one of those older residents and should gather all this information together and share it for posterity.  I do not claim it to be a comprehensive study. I think that I have taken what should be seen as a lucky-dip approach.

I have tried to be as accurate as possible, but no doubt there will be facts or events that I have overlooked. To add to or correct any of these I would be grateful for any feedback.  Should you wish to share any photos, anecdotes or family information, please contact me.

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"I should like to thank Raymond Ross, for allowing me to tap in to his local knowledge and for his patience in supplying me with an invaluable amount of information.

I am also indebted to Walter Benson for allowing me to use information from his book, 'The History of Markington'.

My thanks also for all the help and support I have  received from friends and fellow villagers. This website would have been all the poorer were it not for your valued contributions".

Dave Dempsey