History

The inside of the Kingfisher Shopping Centre in the 1970s

Explore Redditch's past in brand new exhibition

The sculpture pays tribute to the historic links between Royal Enfield and Redditch

The sculpture pays tribute to the historic links between Royal Enfield and Redditch

LOOK: New sculpture pays tribute to town's motorcycle heritage

Holocaust Memorial Day is for everyone to remember the millions murdered in the Holocaust and other genocides

Holocaust Memorial Day is for everyone to remember the millions murdered in the Holocaust and other genocides

Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day to be commemorated in poignant service

Crafters have until Thursday, November 30 to submit their work

Crafters have until Thursday, November 30 to submit their work

Museum calls on crafty creators for help with festive display

Redditch residents came out in full force to remember fallen soldiers

Redditch residents came out in full force to remember fallen soldiers

Remembrance Day

IN PHOTOS: Redditch honours the fallen on Remembrance Day

(left) Stuart Rogers, the Queen and (right) Lieutenant James Donaldson.

(left) Stuart Rogers, the Queen and (right) Lieutenant James Donaldson.

'Proud' Navy veteran recalls the time he met the Queen in Redditch

Flowers are laid outside of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Picture date: Friday September 9, 2022.

Flowers are laid outside of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Picture date: Friday September 9, 2022.

Leave your tribute to The Queen in Redditch Advertiser’s book of condolence

Gary Steele served in the second battalion of the Parachute Regiment during the Falklands campaign.

Gary Steele served in the second battalion of the Parachute Regiment during the Falklands campaign.

Veteran to take part in 40th Falklands anniversary ride

Children at the retirement home site in Studley with the time capsule about to be buried. Left: Andy Feeney. Front row from left (kneeling): Glyn Slade, Jennifer Rigby. Second from right: Cllr Phil Hunt (Studley Parish Council). Right: Matilda Rigby

Children at the retirement home site in Studley with the time capsule about to be buried. Left: Andy Feeney. Front row from left (kneeling): Glyn Slade, Jennifer Rigby. Second from right: Cllr Phil Hunt (Studley Parish Council). Right: Matilda Rigby

Youngsters make history at old needle factory site

The historic pancake day race returned to Alcester.

The historic pancake day race returned to Alcester.

Historic pancake race makes triumphant return

The team at Redditch Local History Museum.

The team at Redditch Local History Museum.

Redditch history museum receives bumper £22k grant

From left: Nicolette Morgan and Jennifer Rigby from Aunty Jen Productions and Glyn Slade from Shakespeare’s England.

From left: Nicolette Morgan and Jennifer Rigby from Aunty Jen Productions and Glyn Slade from Shakespeare’s England.

Studley's past to be brought to life for a new generation

Rachel Maclean MP at a Holocaust Memorial Day event.

Rachel Maclean MP at a Holocaust Memorial Day event.

Holocaust Memorial Day marked by Redditch MP

The Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration takes place on Saturday January 29.

The Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration takes place on Saturday January 29.

Redditch to mark Holocaust Memorial Day at Church Green

Alcester is in the running to be become one of the UK's latest cities to mark the Queen's Platuinum Jubilee.

Alcester is in the running to be become one of the UK's latest cities to mark the Queen's Platuinum Jubilee.

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Alcester in the running for city status in Jubilee competition

Fortune hunters and metal detectorists made 15 discoveries in 2020.

Fortune hunters and metal detectorists made 15 discoveries in 2020.

Here is how many treasure troves were discovered in Worcestershire last year

Alcester Court Leet.

Alcester Court Leet.

Campaigner’s welcome women’s rights in Alcester Court Leet after protest

A group of men and women stood with placards at the Alcester Court Leet annual meeting on October 7.

A group of men and women stood with placards at the Alcester Court Leet annual meeting on October 7.

Male-only Alcester Court Leet agrees to open elections to women after protest

Left to right: Trustees and volunteers Malcolm Hicks, Graham Smith, Peter Harris and Derek Coombes outside Redditch Local History Museum at 5 Market Place.

Left to right: Trustees and volunteers Malcolm Hicks, Graham Smith, Peter Harris and Derek Coombes outside Redditch Local History Museum at 5 Market Place.

Take a look inside Redditch's brand new museum

Vic Avis and his new book about Coughton Court

Vic Avis and his new book about Coughton Court

Coughton Court's historic story is brought to life in new book

Antiques expert Christina Trevanion.

Antiques expert Christina Trevanion.

BBC antiques expert to host valuation in Alcester

Mindu Hornick – an inspirational grandmother who survived the horrors of Auschwitz.

Mindu Hornick – an inspirational grandmother who survived the horrors of Auschwitz.

Call for Redditch residents to get involved with Holocaust Memorial Day

Redditch Remembered in Thread created by the Redditch Remembered Through Art Group.

Redditch Remembered in Thread created by the Redditch Remembered Through Art Group.

Brilliant tapestry showcases the history of Redditch

Worcestershire county councillor Matt Dormer (right) with members of the The Alvechurch Historical Society and Alvechurch Library staff.

Worcestershire county councillor Matt Dormer (right) with members of the The Alvechurch Historical Society and Alvechurch Library staff.

Alvechurch historical artefacts relocate to library

Work is underway to open Redditch Local History Museum at 5 Market Place.

Work is underway to open Redditch Local History Museum at 5 Market Place.

Redditch Local History Museum receives £17k cash boost

The site for the new museum on Market Place

The site for the new museum on Market Place

New Redditch museum to open after tens of thousands raised

Free exhibit on the First World War open in Alcester

Free exhibit on the First World War open in Alcester

First World War

Free exhibit on the First World War open in Alcester

First World War

"The lights are going out all over Europe"

This years Battle Proms at Ragley Hall will commemorate the First World War.

This years Battle Proms at Ragley Hall will commemorate the First World War.

First World War

Ragley is to host commemorative Battle Proms event

Redditch Fire Brigade just prior to the war. This was the only fire cover Redditch had during the Great War

Redditch Fire Brigade just prior to the war. This was the only fire cover Redditch had during the Great War

First World War

Keeping Redditch safe while the Great War raged

Great war event to be held at Ragley Hall

Great war event to be held at Ragley Hall

First World War

Great war event to be held at Ragley Hall

Gunner Philip Baylis Jarvis. SP

Gunner Philip Baylis Jarvis. SP

First World War

Tribute to Redditch men who gave their lives in the Great War

First World War centenary church service to be held

First World War centenary church service to be held

First World War

First World War centenary church service to be held