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Before the advent of supermarkets and the widespread ownership of cars, Whittington was a self-sufficient community.  It fed, sheltered, clothed and generally looked after itself from skills found within the village.

 
 
     
 
     
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Yew Tree House

also known as Mrs Leach's Shop and since 1988 "Whittington Antiques"

The Holt

During the 1950s/1960s Colonel Pitz ran the Post Office here from one of the front rooms.

The Old Post Office

Woodbine Cottage

Mrs Caroline Rickwood used to sell sweets and ice cream through the window. (about 1930s-1950s)

Harry Farnsworth's butcher's shop - now Dawson House

Aston's General Store and Bakery

1960s/70s the hardware shop in Main Street opposite the junction with Back Lane. The row of shops were later converted to maisonettes.