Whittington in the Vale of Lune

Last updated 26 April 2008
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St, Michael the Archangel

The history of our Parish Church as well as the details and times of the services for this month.

How to find Whittington

A map and directions to Whittington

The latest happenings in Whittington

The 'On Line' Newspaper. Periodically updated with current events, pictures and stories.

Forthcoming events

Details of forthcoming events in, and around, the village of Whittington.

The Parish Council

The proceedings of the Parish Council and how to contact your Councillors

William Sturgeon

William Sturgeon, famous son of Whittington and inventor of the electromagnet and electric motors.

The History of Whittington

The early history of Whittington, the story of Whittington Hall and the photo's of the Rev. John Hodgkins.

Photographs of the Village

Photographs and description of the village and its people.

Whittington Heritage Society

The latest news from the Whittington Heritage Society

Details of walks around Whittington and Hutton Roof

Gerald's musings

Enjoy Gerald's musing of happenings in and around the village.

Site Map

SITE MAP
Find your way around this site

The Roll of Honour of Whittington
and Arkholme

Bus timetable, Lancaster to Kirkby/Ingleton and Ingleton/Kirkby to Lancaster

Links to useful information
or matters of local interest


The very latest additions and updates to this site

17/02/08 Bus Timetable (New)
29/02/08 St. Michael's Services) (Update)
26/03/08 Gerald's Musings April 2008 (Updated) - Parish Council meeting 21/01/08. (Updated)
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Nestling on the Northern bank of the River Lune some two miles to the west of the popular tourist venue of Kirkby Lonsdale and Devils Bridge and twenty miles or so to the East of Lancaster and Jct. 35 of the M6 Motorway.

Whittington is a vibrant community, the birth place of William Sturgeon the pioneering inventor of the electro magnetic motor, who was born in Whittington in 1783 as well as the home of Rev. John Hodkins who was also famous as Cyclops, a contributor to The Motor Cycle News at the turn of the last century. Birthplace of Edward France, in 1694, who's sons John and William became famous as cabinet makers with Vile & Cobb and went on to supply furniture to the Royal family and many others.

Recorded in the Doomsday Book with Parish Church records going back to 1538. A church has stood on the current site since 1200AD.

The pages on this site enable visitors to find out more about the Village, our church and the activities which centre around our splendid Village Hall.


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