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  • Murder At The Museum

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    Well, an account of one. Another successful book signing today at the museum with Chris Sharpe signing and selling his new book entitled “The Ghost of Gethen” An interesting book,…

  • 1923 Business Directory

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    Another very interesting artefacts donated to the museum in the last week, a copy of a 1923 Directory of Businesses in Redditch and the surrounding towns. We will will interpret…

  • Next Book Launch

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    On 1st October 22 there is to be another book signing at the Museum..to coincide with Halloween month! The book, The Ghosts of Gehans Hill, Author, Chris Sharpe, is a…

  • 2022 Heritage Open Day

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    The 2022 Redditch Local History Museum Heritage Open Day is on Saturday 10th September between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 5 Market Place, Redditch, B98 8AA

  • Museum Now Listed on Tripadvisor

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    The Redditch Local History Museum is now listed on Tripadvior. The museum has a visitors book on its reception desk full of very encouraging feedback on how visitors have enjoyed…

  • Back To The Future

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    This 1946 map of the proposed development of the Batchely Estate has just been donated to the museum, thank you Hilary Bullman. It was produced by architect Frederick Hill for…

  • Museum Welcomes American Historian

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    A surprise visit to the Redditch Local History Museum was received from a distinguished lady needle case historian from America last Thursday. Terry Mienke is well known worldwide for her…

  • Artefact Register Update

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    We are working hard to build the Redditch Historic Archives in the museum to collect, store and display artefacts depicting the history of Redditch over the years. This data is…

  • June/July Window Display

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    In line with museum policy, the window displays at 5 Market Place have been updated top reflect the contents of our Archives. The theme of the windows is now the…

  • Educational Programme off and running

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    One of the several Outreach activities we have planned is supporting schools and other local young people’s groups. Pleased to say we have got this programme up and running with…