Recent Posts
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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…
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B.S.A.
The Birmingham Small Arms Company was founded in 1861 and has consistently played its rightful part in the armament and defense programmes of the United Kingdom. In 1939, in support…
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The Kingfisher Connection
The shopping center in Redditch is called the Kingfisher center, have you ever wondered why? Well there are several links to kingfishers in the town. If your grandparents lived in…
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History Briefs
To write a comprehensive history book on a town such as Redditch and all the various events and activities that have made up its history would be a major project.…
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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…
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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…
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My Memories Prompts
The Redditch Local History Museum is collecting first-hand memories of life in Redditch since the end of WW2 as part of its Outreach programme. Can you help? It does not…
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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. Memories Firstly we…
