Murder At The Museum
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, half fact and half novel, being based on the murder of the local Beoley policemen, P C Davies, by local poacher Moses Shrimpton. Chris’s novel is a fictionalized ...
1923 Business Directory
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 this document to make it available for review at the museum and, hopefully, on a revised web-site.If you would like to get involved in ...
Next Book Launch
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 ghost story, a fictionalized account of the local murder of PC James Davies, member of the former Worcester Constabulary. P.C Davies was murdered on Icknield ...
2022 Heritage Open Day
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
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 their visit, so we thought, why keep that good news just in house, why not tell the world. So we have joined about 30 other sites in ...
Back To The Future
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 Redditch Urban District Council and measures 24″ by 18″.One interesting feature is a traditional church in the centre. I assume this is where St. David’s church ...
Museum Welcomes American Historian
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 in-depth knowledge and the publishing of books related to the famous Redditch needle maker W. Avery and Son. Situated in the now demolished Headless Cross, ...
Artefact Register Update
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 recorded in the Modes Archive management system and will be extracted for display on this web site and in museum exhibits.. This is our first attempt ...
June/July Window Display
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 “Palace Theatre” and on display are programmes, photographs and other memorabilia highlight the shows and the artists that have entertained Redditch over the last 80 ...
Educational Programme off and running
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 two visits to the museum and a third in the pipeline. On Wednesday evening, 15th June, we welcomed the 1st Matchborough Scout group with a dozen scouts ...