Withington was mentioned in the Domesday book (known as Widingtune at the time), and was a tiny village until relatively recently. In 1858, despite the tiny population there was a diverse number of occupations, some of which were:
William Bowen – Basket Maker; Thomas Carver – Tailor; John Norman – Shoemaker; Richard Poytherus – Blacksmith; Hook and Pritchard – Tanners; James Godsall – Wheelright; William Edwards – Cooper.
Churches of Withington
- St. Peter's Church - Withington
The church of St. Peter has 12th century origins.
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News from the Past Withington
- Withington News from the Past
Station improvements and fatal injuries etc.
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