“Wighelm’s Tun,” the name whispers through history. Welcome to Wilmington, a village where time dances on the edge of the sprawling city. Beneath the watchful gaze of the church spire, you stand on land once ruled by the Cantii tribe, who fought fiercely against Roman invaders. Imagine their clash near Joyden’s Wood, where echoes of battle still linger. The manor house here once welcomed Richard Neville, the kingmaker, but his time, like the cherry orchards that once surrounded the village, faded into the past. The A2 dual carriageway cut through Wilmington in the 1970s, a stark reminder of change. But beneath the modern road, the heart of the village beats strong, a testament to its enduring spirit.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service