New Whittington
New Whittington is a village located in the Borough of Chesterfield, in Derbyshire, England, near to Whittington Moor and Old Whittington. It is also to the west of Barrow Hill and Staveley.[1] In 2011 the Barrow Hill and New Whittington ward had a population of 5,903.[2]
| New Whittington | |
|---|---|
  New Whittington Location within Derbyshire | |
| Population | 5,903 (2011 Census: ward) |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHESTERFIELD |
| Postcode district | S43 |
| Dialling code | 01246 |
| Police | Derbyshire |
| Fire | Derbyshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
There are also five pubs/clubs in New Whittington: The Wellington (closed), The Miners Arms, The Rising Sun (closed), New Whittington Social Club and The Forge.
Revolution House, now a museum, is located between New and Old Whittington.[3]
St Barnabas Church
The village is served by St. Barnabas Church.[4]
Notable people
Joseph Lynch (1883-1972) - Trade unionist
Connection with Hamburger SV
The village is the home of a UK-based Hamburger Sport Verein supporters club.
References
- "New Whittington, Chesterfield - area information, map, walks and more". Ordnance Survey Get Outside. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Barrow Hill and New Whittington Ward (as of 2011) (E05003323)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- "Revolution House". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- "Saint Barnabas Church Home Page". www.saint-barnabas.co.uk. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
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