When did Redditch become a new town?
10 April 1964
New Town designation: Designated: 10 April 1964. Designated area: 2,914 hectares. Intended population: 70,000, revised to 90,000 (population at designation: 32,000).
Is Redditch a new town?
Redditch was designated a new town on 10 April 1964, and the population increased dramatically from 32,000 to around 77,000. The town is home to several historical sites.
Why is Redditch so called?
The name of Redditch can be traced back to the 13th century when it was Red Ditch or Red Dyche. Redditch was world famous long before it became a New Town. Like the rest of Britain, the Beeching Axe fell on Redditch – around the time the New Town was starting. Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham was born in Redditch.
Is Redditch a nice place to live?
As a model for modern planning, Redditch is perhaps one of the greenest towns in the country. With varied employment opportunities, a large choice of leisure activities and excellent transport links, Redditch has become an increasingly popular place to live. The population is currently around 84,300 people.
When was Redditch water tower built?
Being the highest point of Redditch the East Worcestershire Waterworks built a water tower in 1882….taken 9 years ago, near to Headless Cross, Worcestershire, Great Britain.
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How big is Redditch in miles?
20.95 mi²
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Is Redditch a poor area?
Redditch. The constituency ranks in the top half of the most deprived constituencies at 240 out of 533, with 1 being the most deprived. There are five highly deprived LSOAs in the constituency, meaning eight per cent of the LSOAs in the constituency are highly deprived.
Is Redditch a good place to buy a house?
REDDITCH is officially one of the best places to live in the UK. This is according to Channel 4’s UK’s Best Place to Live which saw Sarah Beeny travel across the country looking at every type of community, to find the best places for young people and those looking to start a new life.
Why is it called Headless Cross?
Headless Cross was once a village in its own right, it is thought to be named after Headless Cross Farm, which w as situated roughly where Vaynor Drive is today. Headless Cross may be derived from Smeethehedley, itself an indication of a role in Feckenham Forest. Location: Redditch, Worchestershire, England.
When was Redditch crematorium built?
Redditch Crematorium – C. Bastock Funeral Directors Est. 1856.
How many roundabouts are there in Redditch?
REDDITCH is a town most famous for needles and fish-hooks, but it does have another claim to fame. The town also happens to be home to 41 roundabouts. And to celebrate this little known fact one man made a calendar that took the country, and world, by storm.
Is Kidderminster a deprived area?
Wyre Forest The constituency, which covers the towns of Kidderminster, Stourport-on-Severn and Bewdley, ranks in the top half of the most deprived constituencies at 228 out of 533, with 1 being the most deprived.
What is the history of Redditch?
Schools and churches were built and the town soon became a parish, and was no longer a part of Tardebigge Parish. This was in 1846, and was followed after a few years by the building of the Parish Church. A few more years and the railway had come to Redditch, while its roads to other towns were improved, and a new road made to Birmingham.
What is the best local newspaper for Redditch?
The Visit Redditchsite gives information on the town, its facilities and surrounding area. The are two local ‘free’ newspapers for the town and surrounding area. They are the Redditch Advertiserand Redditch Standard. Both newspapers
What is the Redditch Virtual Museum and historic archives?
The “Redditch Virtual Museum and Historic Archives” is the vehicle which records our archives and presents our documentation of the town’s history. One issue we are very conscious of is copyright.
What is the RLHS doing to remember lost Redditch?
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the designation as a new town the RLHS launched its “Remembering Lost Redditch” project and the Redditch Heritage web-site which were targeted on the changes brought about by the new town.