Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

Bromsgrove Local History

Redditch, Worcestershire

The history of Redditch is thought to date back as far as the twelfth century. Cistercian Monks built an Abbey at Bordesley in the valley ...»

Solihull, West Midlands

THE TOWN of Solihull is steeped in history. Its name is commonly thought to have derived from the position of its parish church, St Alphege ...»

Alcester, Warwickshire

Alcester is the quintessential English market town, an architectural gem with a lively community feel, set in the attractive, rolling Shakespeare countryside. You only have ...»

Barnt Green, Worcestershire

Situated at the foot of the Lickey Hills, the village of Barnt Green is a picturesque oasis of tranquillity with all the amenities of the ...»

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON is one of the UK's best known towns, famous of course as the birthplace and home of William Shakespeare. Situated in the heart of ...»

Henley In Arden, Warwickshire

From its medieval origins, Henley today is a vibrant town full of interesting places to visit, shop, eat and drink. Its bustling High Street offers ...»

Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire

THE HISTORIC brine town of Droitwich Spa is steeped in rich history dating back to the Iron Age and yet it is looking forward to ...»

Worcester

WORCESTER is a quintessentially English city with a colourful history. It is now a popular shopping destination with a thriving tourism industry and is an ...»

The Lickey Hills

Just a few miles north of Bromsgrove town centre lies one of the oldest beauty spots in Birmingham - The Lickey Hills Country Park. With ...»

Lutterworth, Leicestershire

THIS traditional market town, situated in the south Leicestershire countryside, has a population of approximately 9,000 and is situated at the hub of Britain's motorway ...»

Pershore, Worcestershire

Famed for its elegant Georgian architecture and magnificent medieval abbey, the unspoiled and picturesque market town of Pershore has much to offer. Topped by its ...»

Rugby, Warwickshire

IT WAS back in 1823 when Rugby School pupil William Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it during a game of football ...»

Evesham, Worcestershire

The pretty, bustling town of Evesham nestles in a bend of the River Avon with one foot in its ancient market town past and the ...»

Coventry, West Midlands

Coventry Local History Coventry Before the Normans There is no certainty of when Coventry came into being. The earliest records date back to around 1300 ...»

Knowle and Dorridge, West Midlands

Just a few miles from the hustle and bustle of Solihull’s busy town centre, the distinct and peaceful villages of Knowle and Dorridge can be ...»

Leamington Spa

Leamington Local History The Royal Pump Rooms A new culturual and tourism complex has been created in Leamington Spa's historic Royal Pump Rooms. The total ...»

Tewkesbury

TEWKESBURY made national news back in 2007 when it was devastated by the floods of July 20 but there is much more to this beautiful ...»