Museums · West Midlands
Whittington, Staffordshire
In or near Streethay.
Whittington, Staffordshire — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Lichfield Trent Valley · 3.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Whittington, Staffordshire is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The UK Parliament consists of two Houses that represent UK citizens by overseeing government actions, creating laws, and debating significant national issues. Visitors can learn about the legislative process and the role of Parliament in democracy.
Place summary
Whittington, located in Staffordshire within the West Midlands, is a museum. It showcases local history and heritage, providing insight into the area's past. The museum is part of the community's efforts to preserve and present its cultural significance.
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Background
History
The place name of Whittington derives from the Old English for an estate associated with a man called Hwīta. Hwīta was an Anglo-Saxon personal name meaning 'white', given to someone with fair hair or pale complexion. Whittington formed part of the Bishop of Lichfield's great manorial estate, which covered much of south-east Staffordshire. Known as the Manor of Longdon, it had been created for the bishop of Lichfield from the time of the Saxons, they remained the lord of the manor until 1546 when the bishop was forced to surrender it to Sir William Paget, one of Henry VIII's principal Secretaries of State, who was given vast tracts of land in Staffordshire as a reward for his service.…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6700, -1.7600
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Whittington
- Postcode
- WS14 9LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tamworth
- Nearest railway station
- Lichfield Trent Valley — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.parliament.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Whittington, Staffordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Whittington
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Coventry Canal Swan Bridge
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whittington, Staffordshire?
- Whittington, Staffordshire is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS14 9LL), in the parish of Whittington.
- What is Whittington, Staffordshire?
- Whittington, Staffordshire — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whittington, Staffordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS14 9LL.
- How do I get to Whittington, Staffordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS14 9LL.