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St. Peter’s Church – Withington

sally — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:02:58 +0000

The church of St. Peter has 12th century origins.

In 1889 the church was thoroughly renovated; the walls were colour washed and the seats and oak screen were varnished.

A wire door was placed at the entrance to the porch so that the church could be kept aired without the risk of birds entering.

Outside by the south wall, the soil which was nearly three feet above the level of the floor of the church was taken away, with the ensuing trench being lined with blue channel bricks – this measure it was hoped would cure the damp problem in that wall.

Christmas 1888 at Withington Church

Over the Communion Table was a text in straw tissue on a crimson background – “Behold, I bring you good tidings”.

In the North and South Windows respectively were texts in crimson letters on cotton wool – “Emmanuel, God with us”, “King of Kings and Lord of Lords” with a background of evergreens, decorated by Miss Ladle and Miss Powell.

The Communion rails were tastefully decorated with ivy by Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. O’Brien.

The screen, which is an effective feature of the church, was decorated with pretty evergreens.

The pulpit was adorned with ivy and cape everlastings, with a cross of hyacinths and chrysanthemums.

The reading desk and lectern were beautified with silver holly, ferns and trailing ivy, and the font was decorated with evergreens, berries and Christmas roses.

Font

Memorials

John Jancey

Monument to John Jancey, died 13 April 1789 aged 48. Also his wife Ann who died 26 May 1824 aged 81. Also John Jancey son of the above, who died 9 November 1839 aged 58 and Mary his wife who died 23 September 1860 aged 64

Thomas Hardwick

Thomas Hardwick of Thingehill died September 1805

Mary Wootton

Mary Wootton, wife of William Wootton of E. Withington died 23 August 1798 aged 55. Also Mary their daughter, wife of John Aston, died 20 January 1865 aged 91. Also William Wootton died 1821

Withington

sally — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:52:56 +0000

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.

In 1889 the church was thoroughly renovated; the walls were colour washed and the seats and oak screen were varnished.

A wire door was placed at the entrance to the porch so that the church could be kept aired without the risk of birds entering.

Outside by the south wall, the soil which was nearly three feet above the level of the floor of the church was taken away, with the ensuing trench being lined with blue channel bricks – this measure it was hoped would cure the damp problem in that wall.

Christmas 1888 at Withington Church

Over the Communion Table was a text in straw tissue on a crimson background – “Behold, I bring you good tidings”.

In the North and South Windows respectively were texts in crimson letters on cotton wool – “Emmanuel, God with us”, “King of Kings and Lord of Lords” with a background of evergreens, decorated by Miss Ladle and Miss Powell.

The Communion rails were tastefully decorated with ivy by Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. O’Brien.

The screen, which is an effective feature of the church, was decorated with pretty evergreens.

The pulpit was adorned with ivy and cape everlastings, with a cross of hyacinths and chrysanthemums.

The reading desk and lectern were beautified with silver holly, ferns and trailing ivy, and the font was decorated with evergreens, berries and Christmas roses.

Font

Memorials

John Jancey

Monument to John Jancey, died 13 April 1789 aged 48. Also his wife Ann who died 26 May 1824 aged 81. Also John Jancey son of the above, who died 9 November 1839 aged 58 and Mary his wife who died 23 September 1860 aged 64

Thomas Hardwick

Thomas Hardwick of Thingehill died September 1805

Mary Wootton

Mary Wootton, wife of William Wootton of E. Withington died 23 August 1798 aged 55. Also Mary their daughter, wife of John Aston, died 20 January 1865 aged 91. Also William Wootton died 1821

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News from the Past Withington

Withington News from the Past

sally — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 19:38:57 +0000

Station improvements and fatal injuries etc.

1889 – Withington Flower Show

Having held a very successful horticultural exhibition in 1888, Withington decided to go bigger and better in 1889.

The show was held in the Whitestone Meadow, with floral exhibits being shown in a large marquee.

A special feature of the exhibition was a good collection of honey in the comb; in sections and in jars, shown by Mr. W. Smith, Butler at Thingehill.

The cottagers’ class attracted wonderful vegetables, with potatoes showing strongly.

Among other exhibits were lovely wild flower collections, some being made up into the shape of a church, and others a house etc.

It was reported that the specimens shown were of superior quality to most shows of the kind, and the entries were well up on the previous year.

Other Attractions at the Flower Show

Elsewhere on the field the band of the 4th Battalion K.S.L.I under Mr. W. James played a good selection of music.

1900 – Railway Station at Withington Improved

It was said that for some time the accommodation at Withington Station had been insufficient, so the Railway Company carried out many improvements.

1901 – Fatal Injury on hay stack at Withington

Mr. William Mellins who occupied White House Farm at Withington lost his balance whilst standing on a pile of hay, and fell of awkwardly.

William suffered a severe back injury and he died the following morning.