The Origins of The Alexandra HospitalThe Origins of The Alexandra Hospital
We have been asked if anyone knows the origins of the land on which the Alexandra Hospital was built in[...]
New Donation – New Town DocumentsNew Donation – New Town Documents
I was very pleased to receive a no condition donation from Ian Hunter yesterday. The donation are various papers, documents[...]
The Freddie Charles Practice ArchiveThe Freddie Charles Practice Archive
F.W.B. ‘Freddie’ Charles (1912-2002) was an architect and nationally recognised expert on the conservation and repair of timber-framed buildings. The[...]
The Brambles Care homeThe Brambles Care home
Today I had a conversation with Fiona at the Brambles Care home on Birchfield Road. They are interested in finding[...]
The RLHS JournalThe RLHS Journal
We have just resurrected of our “Redditch Heritage Matters” title, not as a monthly newsletter but as an annual[...]
Chestnut farm in SambourneChestnut farm in Sambourne
Can you help with Geoff’s query? Hello – I have recently bought Chestnut farm in Sambourne. It is a[...]
Pitcheroak Rifle RangePitcheroak Rifle Range
Can anyone help with this query? Dear Archivist, I’ve lived in Redditch all my life and have walked Musket’s Path[...]
The Plough and Harrow,The Plough and Harrow,
This week quest for information come s from Margaret Charman whose ancestors were landlords of the Plough & Harrow Margaret[...]
Gun Dogs at Ipsley CourtGun Dogs at Ipsley Court
Perhaps one of the more unusual requests for help we have received but Redditch residents local knowledge never ceases to[...]