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Protecting and improving Ladybarn, Withington and Old Moat
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Welcome to the Withington Civic Society website.
The Society's aim is to protect and improve the environment and amenities of Withington, Ladybarn and Old Moat in Manchester, UK.
Withington is an attractive area with a long history thought to date back to Saxon times. It is now a thriving district of south Manchester, with a diverse population and a village centre which is a
Conservation Area.
The Civic Society has been playing an active part in the area for more than 30 years and has provided a focus for celebrating our heritage and ensuring
that it is preserved and enhanced for the coming years.
The Society welcomes new members
and new ideas. We offer an opportunity to take a positive role in building the future of the area for all residents and visitors. If you care about Withington, we encourage you to support the Society and to become involved in our activities. Visit the Membership Page for details.
Latest News For activities and events over the next few months, visit the Events Page. Please come and take part in the open events. All welcome. Withington Civic Society has responded to the recent consultation on Withington District Centre.
WHITE LION PUBLIC HOUSE, 496 Wilmslow Road, M20 3BG This is an important Grade 2 listed building in the heart of the Withington Conservation Area. Listing means that not only the outside but also the inside of the building are “protected”. In addition, the cobbles, piers (bollards) and railings on the Wilmslow Road frontage are listed. On Thursday, 19th August 2010, planning permission was granted – with many conditions – to convert the ground floor into a retail store and the two upper floors into apartments. One of the conditions is that the railings are repaired and repainted. Our belief is that at least some of the railings are not the originals but substitutes to replace ones that maybe were damaged or removed for the “war effort”. We are wondering, therefore, whether anybody has, or knows the whereabouts of, any old photographs of the “White Lion” frontage in the 1920s or 1930s? Any information / photographs (strictly on loan) would be much appreciated – please contact James Bromfield (0161 – 445 5464); james.bromfield@ntlworld.com. Thank you/ |
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