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  • We’re not the first, we won’t be the last

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    We like to think that in the Museum, we are pioneering work to save Redditch Local History, but here is a reminder we are not. We may be the latest…

  • Our 1st Anniversary

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    It’s our birthday On Friday 4th November 2022 we will be celebrating the first anniversary of the opening of The Redditch Local History Museum at 5 Market Place, Redditch B98…

  • Our 500th artefact recorded in the archives.

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    Redditch Local History Museum recently received its 500th donated artefact – a fabulous model of 638 Evesham Road, which will now go on display for visitors. The original house was…

  • 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…