necessary precursor to development. In the 1970s new building took place in gardens along Caernarvon Lane and Sunnyfields was sold to a builder. This eventually resulted in development along Caernarvon Lane. The Woodlands land was sold in the early 1960s and building commenced in Woodlands Close in 1985. The style of houses built reflected the different lifestyles of the new residents and the advances in our expectations. Three Withington house owners had built swimming pools by 1990. Withington today Although Withington is a more affluent community than in the 1960s it still retains its village pattern developed around a green central field; this is clearly seen on aerial photos. From the 1960s onwards there were gains and losses in terms of rural life. On the retirement of the last vicar of Withington the parish was joined to the parish of Upton Magna, then to Uffington and is now part of a team ministry. Although these changes work well, it has meant several adjustments for longer stay residents. In 1982 the shop and post office closed and there have been problems maintaining a bus service to both Shrewsbury and Telford. However, newer residents continue to give new life to the church and take leading roles in it and the wider community through the Parish Council and local societies. They have helped to keep the school open at Upton Magna. The pub, the church and Parish Room still survive and there are local shopping and post office facilities in neighbouring villages. A major achievement in 2007 was the Parish Council's acquisition of the land in the center of the village to develop into a village green. See also Listed buildings in Withington, Shropshire References External links Withington Community Website On-line photographic Archive Includes historic photographs and maps Villages in Shropshire Civil parishes in Shropshire