Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox A greengrocer, a butcher and post office - these stalwarts of a traditional village have become something of an endangered species in Manchester.
Withington has long held these amenities dear. In a single visit you can drop off your dry cleaning, get a key cut, make a donation to the charity shop, do your food shopping and then have a pint.
And more recent additions such as a record shop and beer hall have added a dash of hipster cool to a suburb that already benefits from a large student population.
Residents in the south Manchester suburb have a strong sense of civic pride and it currently boasts a number of community groups and initiatives
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