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People, Place, and Memory

Whittington Remembers is a living digital archive exploring the history, people, and stories connected to Whittington village and the Garden of Remembrance in Shropshire.

It brings together local research, images, and shared knowledge to help make sense of a place shaped by centuries of settlement, change, and care.

The Garden of Remembrance

Learn about the Garden of Remembrance as it exists today — a cared-for community space on land that was once the village burial ground — and how it is looked after and understood now.

Gravestones & Memorials

Find out about the surviving gravestones within the Garden of Remembrance, what is known about them, and how research into the people buried there is continuing.

Whittington Village

Discover a brief history of Whittington village, from early settlement and border life to the present day, and the wider landscape that has shaped it.

Have something to share?

Whittington Remembers grows through shared knowledge and community contributions. If you have stories, images, or research you’ve already done, you’re warmly invited to submit it for review.