Newtown, Derbyshire
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History
Newtown originally formed part of the parish of Disley and the county of Cheshire; most of it became part of Derbyshire under the Local Government Act 1888.[2] On 31 December 1894, Newtown became a separate civil parish; subsequently, on 1 April 1934, the parish was abolished and merged with New Mills.[3]
In 1931, the parish had a population of 1,421.[4]
Transport
Newtown is served by New Mills Newtown railway station, which is a stop on the Buxton line. There is generally one train per hour in each direction between Template:Rws and Template:Rws, via Template:Rws; trains run every two hours each way on Sundays.[5]
Bus services are operated by Stagecoach Manchester and High Peak Buses. Routes connect the area with New Mills, Glossop, Hayfield, Macclesfield, Marple and Stockport.[6]
References
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