Here of some of the activities planned, or already carried out, and other news of what we do at the museum.
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 ...
The Future of The Redditch Local History Museum
When the Redditch Local History Museum was first envisaged in 2020 it was to meet three objectives in three years.The first objective was to create an immediate and safe collection and storage facility for historic artefacts known to be at risk. Next was to provide facilities to display and promote Redditch local history and to ...
Outreach Volunteers Wanted
We are looking at starting two of our proposed outreach topics in the next few weeks and therefor need volunteers to help plan and action these projects.MemoriesWe have an ongoing project to collect resident memories, both written and oral. We need volunteers to help establish the processes and mechanisms to record memories; to handle publicity ...
BOOK LAUNCH – 28th May
Join us, Brewin Books Ltd. & author Tony Aston at the launch of the latest Redditch Local History BookAuthor Tony Aston will be at the museum from 10am to 2pm signing copies of his book “Redditch from The Chip Shop to The Batchley” which is published by Brewin Books Ltd. and will be on sale ...
Our Summer Raffle
Folding Bicycle Raffle – Draw -June 10th 2022 The lucky Winner Will Win This Latest Top Of The Range Lightweight Shaft Drive Bicycle. Tickets available from: Redditch Local History Museum, 5. Market Place B98 8AA (Opp. St Stephens Church)
RUSH FOR FREE EASTER EGGS
Good Friday saw over fifty excited children visiting the new Redditch Local History Museum with their Moms and Dads to bag a FREE chocolate egg. Ten special doors with simple questions on the town’s heritage had been hung around the gallery, with the answers inside. Armed with pencil, answer sheet and clipboard, the sheets were ...
Museum Calendar
Our Growing Web SitesAs part of the museums aim to promote and involve the community in local history we are building three complementary web sites. This is our corporate site representing the museum aims and objectives. Our Redditch-archives.online site will allow access to the archives we are creating at the museum and the Redditch-history.online site ...