Redditch Old Town
A Brief History
Redditch history stretches back to the 12th century when Cistercian monks came to the area to uild a monastery. It later became the centre to needle making in the world before embracing the industrial revolution to become a manufacturing town. In 1964 it was designated a “New Town” to support post war rebuilding of ...
Hosteries
Redditch was once known for its large number of pubs and ale houses. Many Ale Houses for example were run as a side-line of needlemakers, possibly to help make end meet. We are looking to create a register of as many of these establishments as possible.
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