Withington Civic Society
Welcome to Withington Civic Society
Withington is an attractive and thriving district of south Manchester, with a long history, a diverse population and a commercial centre which is a Conservation Area.
Withington Civic Society works to protect and improve the environment and amenities of Withington, Old Moat and Ladybarn. The Society was founded more than 40 years ago and has provided a focus for celebrating and conserving our heritage, and ensuring that the area continues to be an attractive place for residents and visitors.
The Society welcomes new members and new ideas. We offer an opportunity to take a positive role in building the future. If you care about the Withington area, we encourage you to support the Society and to become involved in our activities. Visit the membership page for details.
Events
With shops, local businesses and services now re-opening, please do give them your custom. They need all the support that they can get. Civic Society events are restarting, with plans for events in the near future.
Diary of events: To keep informed about news and events in the Withington area, subscribe to your local email newsletter.
News
The new "pocket park" on Parsonage Road is nearing completion | Withington area has been awarded two substantial HLF grants: (a) Restoration of the historically-important pipe organ in St. Chad's Church, (b) Renovation of the Edwardian splendor of Withington Baths | A public access defibrillator is installed in the Village, thanks to the Civic Society | Visit Withington Baths to see a refurbished community space, gardens etc. | Blue plaque on the Factory Records building at 86 Palatine Road | New oral history of Withington: A collection of memoirs | MCC Twitter for Withington @mccwithington
Pictures of Withington
Withington history
Withington area has a rich history going back to medieval times, with an enormous growth in the Victorian period, and a wealth of modern history. From a lost aerodrome to popular music, from famous people to ancient maps, from hidden rivers to pioneering hospitals, from magnificent parks to lost halls, from a medieval manor to a thriving modern commercial centre, this is your opportunity to explore this history.
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