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Jan 20, 2018 · History – Whiston. From the 11th Century, South Lancashire was divided into six districts known as ‘Hundreds’ or ‘Wapentakes’. As the Whiston area at that time was part of the parish of Prescot, it appeared as such on the district maps of the time within the West Derby Hundred. Map of the West Derby Hundred. Early references show the ...
Whiston is a small town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles east of Liverpool city centre and has a population of around 14,000 people. The town is known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and friendly community. One of the most notable landmarks in Whiston is the ...
A Brief History of Whiston. The village of Whiston started in Anglo Saxon times. True, there is some evidence of an iron age fort in Canklow Woods (and some excavations to find Roman roads along with a pot containing Roman coins found at Guilthwaite) - the Ulley horde in Rotherham museum - but in reality, it is most unlikely that there was any sort of early settlement where Whiston now stands.
Click on the map for other historical maps of this place. In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Whiston like this: WHISTON, a township in Prescot parish, Lancashire; on the Liverpool and Manchester railway, 1 mile S of Prescot. It has a post-office under Prescot; and it contains Prescot workhouse.
A Walk Around Whiston. Despite being close to Rotherham, the older parts of Whiston retain their old-world charm and a stroll round the village can be both interesting and rewarding. The map below shows the route of this walk and covers perhaps the most fascinating features of Whiston. Start at point one (1) - Manorial Barn, off of Chaff Close ...
Jan 20, 2018 · In this section Gallery – Whiston History – Whiston Timeline – Whiston
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Jul 5, 2023 · Whiston Heritage Society (WHS) is a local history group whose objective is to research, archive and present the life and stories of Whiston village to the local community. Founded in 2004 by a group of enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced residents; today they host meetings on the first Tuesday of every month at Whiston Parish Hall ...
