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Witney is a market town in Oxfordshire County in South East England. Witney is located on the banks of River Windrush. Witney was an important town in the medieval ages and has its roots in Norman times. Excavations suggest that Witney was inhabited during the Roman times.

Witney saw a major turn in its history during the medieval times. It, however, did not progress on the same level as other towns during the industrial revolution. It later emerged as a centre for the production of woollen blankets. Brewing and agriculture have remained important industries in Witney for centuries.

Witney has a total population of 23,000. Major towns and suburbs near Witney are Crawley, High Cogges, Ducklington, Hailey, and South Leigh. Witney does not have good railway connections with other parts of England. It is, however, well connected with roads and highways. Witney is located at a distance of 55 miles from London.

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Places of Interest in Witney

Cogges Manor Farm Museum: It is a major Witney attraction with a working farm. It is also popular with Witney tourists for the opportunity to work in the farm. The settings and facilities are an exact recreation of the 19th century Witney farms with accurate backdrops and tools. Witney and District Museum: Witney Museum was opened in 1996 and holds a large collection of relics, artefacts, paintings, and other items. Witney Museum is being run as a joint effort between town residents and professionals. It is also home to an art gallery and exhibition area that plays host to Witney artists as well as national and international icons. Minster Lovell Hall: Lord Francis Lovell is said to have lived in this 15th century manor house. He also took a refuge in this Witney house after failing to stage a coup against Richard III. It is said that it was the same Witney house where the remains of Lord Lovell were discovered a few centuries later. It has become a major Witney attraction and has undergone major renovations in recent years. Oxford Bus Museum: A short drive from Witney is this landmark museum. It pays a homage to the history of buses with dozens of models, artefacts, and relics. The museum has become a major attraction for Witney visitors given its proximity. Buttercross: Witney market square is home to this landmark that was built in the 16th century. A clock tower was added in the 18th century to enhance the look of Witney market square. Cotswold Wildlife Park: This park is located at a distance of 8 miles from Witney. It is a unique attraction near Whitney as it hosts up to 260 species of animals, many of them exotic breeds imported from all over the world. Endangered species are also kept at this Witney attraction and there has been success in breeding some of them.

Famous People from Witney

British Prime Minister David Cameron represents Witney in the House of Commons. International rugby player Darrell Griffin was born in Witney.

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