Its growth was aided by the opening of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal in 1771, and later the arrival of the railway to the town in 1852. Poor trade conditions in 1828, when 2,000 looms were not working for an 18 week period, led to riots where £3,000 of damage was done during one night. The town's local government was reformed by the Municipal Reform Act 1835, which incorporated Kidderminster as a municipal borough.
He died on 11 December 1889. Lant Carpenter was born in Kidderminster on 2 September 1780. Gilbert Claughton Chairman of the London North Western Railway Peter Collins, former Formula One driver was born in Kidderminster on 6 November 1931.
In December 2015 Kidderminster was established as a civil parish with a new Town Council, following a public referendum. The carpet industry went into decline in the 1970s, but still continues on a reduced scale. ==Geography== The River Stour and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal both flow through Kidderminster town centre. ==Economy== The modern carpet industry was founded in the area in 1785 by Brintons.
This was designed by Francis Goodwin and built in 1821–1824, finally being consecrated in April 1824.
This was designed by Francis Goodwin and built in 1821–1824, finally being consecrated in April 1824.
Prior beginning his ministry in Kidderminster, Baxter lived in Bridgnorth from 1640 to 1641. Mark Birch, former guitarist with Wishbone Ash, was born and brought up in Kidderminster. Robbie Blunt, solo guitarist, Robert Plant collaborator, has associations with Kidderminster. Edward Bradley, the English humorist of the mid-Victorian era, was born in Kidderminster in 1827.
Its growth was aided by the opening of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal in 1771, and later the arrival of the railway to the town in 1852. Poor trade conditions in 1828, when 2,000 looms were not working for an 18 week period, led to riots where £3,000 of damage was done during one night. The town's local government was reformed by the Municipal Reform Act 1835, which incorporated Kidderminster as a municipal borough.
Its growth was aided by the opening of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal in 1771, and later the arrival of the railway to the town in 1852. Poor trade conditions in 1828, when 2,000 looms were not working for an 18 week period, led to riots where £3,000 of damage was done during one night. The town's local government was reformed by the Municipal Reform Act 1835, which incorporated Kidderminster as a municipal borough.
Law was born in Kidderminster in 1837 to a carpet dealer, and worked as a carpet manufacturer.
This church was built in 1843 and the architect was Matthew Steele; its grant was just over £4,000. The Shrubbery was converted into a military headquarters towards the end of the 19th century. In 1974 the old borough of Kidderminster was abolished and merged into the new Wyre Forest District.
Another notable church is St John's Church, which is grade II listed, and dates from 1843.
Its growth was aided by the opening of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal in 1771, and later the arrival of the railway to the town in 1852. Poor trade conditions in 1828, when 2,000 looms were not working for an 18 week period, led to riots where £3,000 of damage was done during one night. The town's local government was reformed by the Municipal Reform Act 1835, which incorporated Kidderminster as a municipal borough.
The current Town Hall on Vicar Street was built in 1877. Kidderminster has two Commissioners' churches.
Other listed buildings of note in the town include the Town Hall of 1877.
This superseded the charter of 1636, and divided the borough into three wards represented by six aldermen and eighteen councillors, the number of wards was doubled in the 1880s.
Other local secondary schools include The Stourport High School & VIth Form Centre and The Bewdley School. ==Sport== ===Cricket=== Kidderminster CC is a local cricket club at whose home ground of Chester Road North Ground Worcestershire County Cricket Club play occasional County Championship and county 2nd XI games. ===Football=== Formed in 1886, Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
He died on 11 December 1889. Lant Carpenter was born in Kidderminster on 2 September 1780. Gilbert Claughton Chairman of the London North Western Railway Peter Collins, former Formula One driver was born in Kidderminster on 6 November 1931.
There is a pub in the Bull Ring called The Penny Black in his honour. Henry Eliot Howard, director of a steelwork in Worcester, and amateur ornithologist, was born at Stone House near Kidderminster. Eustace Jotham, served as a captain in the Great War, winning the Victoria Cross in 1915; was born in Kidderminster. Kevin Keelan, footballer played for Norwich City. Walter W.
He later immigrated to the United States, where he founded Briarcliff Manor, New York, and died in 1924. Melissa Lawley, Liverpool F.C.
He died on 11 December 1889. Lant Carpenter was born in Kidderminster on 2 September 1780. Gilbert Claughton Chairman of the London North Western Railway Peter Collins, former Formula One driver was born in Kidderminster on 6 November 1931.
He held his seat at the 2005 election, the first independent MP to do so since 1949.
As of the last election in 2019 for the Wyre Forest District Council, the Conservatives lost their majority and now no group dominates the council. The area (initially as Kidderminster, then after 1983 as the Wyre Forest constituency) has been represented by Conservative Members of Parliament (MPs)] Gerald Nabarro 1950–64, Tatton Brinton 1964–74, Esmond Bulmer 1974–87, Anthony Coombs 1987–97, and Labour MP David Lock 1997–2001.
By 1951 there were over thirty carpet manufacturers in the town, including, for example, Quayle & Tranter (now defunct).
Many of Kidderminster's historic buildings were lost from the 1960s onwards, this led to the creation of the Kidderminster Civic Society in 1993 to promote preservation of the town's heritage. In the 1968 Buildings of England volume on Worcestershire, Pevsner described the town as; "uncommonly devoid of visual pleasure and architectural interest." Crown House, an early 1970s office block was particularly criticised, and was once rated among the top 10 ugliest buildings in Britain.
As of the last election in 2019 for the Wyre Forest District Council, the Conservatives lost their majority and now no group dominates the council. The area (initially as Kidderminster, then after 1983 as the Wyre Forest constituency) has been represented by Conservative Members of Parliament (MPs)] Gerald Nabarro 1950–64, Tatton Brinton 1964–74, Esmond Bulmer 1974–87, Anthony Coombs 1987–97, and Labour MP David Lock 1997–2001.
Many of Kidderminster's historic buildings were lost from the 1960s onwards, this led to the creation of the Kidderminster Civic Society in 1993 to promote preservation of the town's heritage. In the 1968 Buildings of England volume on Worcestershire, Pevsner described the town as; "uncommonly devoid of visual pleasure and architectural interest." Crown House, an early 1970s office block was particularly criticised, and was once rated among the top 10 ugliest buildings in Britain.
In December 2015 Kidderminster was established as a civil parish with a new Town Council, following a public referendum. The carpet industry went into decline in the 1970s, but still continues on a reduced scale. ==Geography== The River Stour and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal both flow through Kidderminster town centre. ==Economy== The modern carpet industry was founded in the area in 1785 by Brintons.
Many of Kidderminster's historic buildings were lost from the 1960s onwards, this led to the creation of the Kidderminster Civic Society in 1993 to promote preservation of the town's heritage. In the 1968 Buildings of England volume on Worcestershire, Pevsner described the town as; "uncommonly devoid of visual pleasure and architectural interest." Crown House, an early 1970s office block was particularly criticised, and was once rated among the top 10 ugliest buildings in Britain.
A major change in the town centre road infrastructure was the construction of the ring road in the 1970s and 1980s.
This church was built in 1843 and the architect was Matthew Steele; its grant was just over £4,000. The Shrubbery was converted into a military headquarters towards the end of the 19th century. In 1974 the old borough of Kidderminster was abolished and merged into the new Wyre Forest District.
As of the last election in 2019 for the Wyre Forest District Council, the Conservatives lost their majority and now no group dominates the council. The area (initially as Kidderminster, then after 1983 as the Wyre Forest constituency) has been represented by Conservative Members of Parliament (MPs)] Gerald Nabarro 1950–64, Tatton Brinton 1964–74, Esmond Bulmer 1974–87, Anthony Coombs 1987–97, and Labour MP David Lock 1997–2001.
A major change in the town centre road infrastructure was the construction of the ring road in the 1970s and 1980s.
As of the last election in 2019 for the Wyre Forest District Council, the Conservatives lost their majority and now no group dominates the council. The area (initially as Kidderminster, then after 1983 as the Wyre Forest constituency) has been represented by Conservative Members of Parliament (MPs)] Gerald Nabarro 1950–64, Tatton Brinton 1964–74, Esmond Bulmer 1974–87, Anthony Coombs 1987–97, and Labour MP David Lock 1997–2001.
As of the last election in 2019 for the Wyre Forest District Council, the Conservatives lost their majority and now no group dominates the council. The area (initially as Kidderminster, then after 1983 as the Wyre Forest constituency) has been represented by Conservative Members of Parliament (MPs)] Gerald Nabarro 1950–64, Tatton Brinton 1964–74, Esmond Bulmer 1974–87, Anthony Coombs 1987–97, and Labour MP David Lock 1997–2001.
Many of Kidderminster's historic buildings were lost from the 1960s onwards, this led to the creation of the Kidderminster Civic Society in 1993 to promote preservation of the town's heritage. In the 1968 Buildings of England volume on Worcestershire, Pevsner described the town as; "uncommonly devoid of visual pleasure and architectural interest." Crown House, an early 1970s office block was particularly criticised, and was once rated among the top 10 ugliest buildings in Britain.
They had won the title in 1994 but were denied promotion then as their stadium did not meet Football League capacity requirements.
As of the last election in 2019 for the Wyre Forest District Council, the Conservatives lost their majority and now no group dominates the council. The area (initially as Kidderminster, then after 1983 as the Wyre Forest constituency) has been represented by Conservative Members of Parliament (MPs)] Gerald Nabarro 1950–64, Tatton Brinton 1964–74, Esmond Bulmer 1974–87, Anthony Coombs 1987–97, and Labour MP David Lock 1997–2001.
They had reached the Football League as Conference champions in 2000, and are Worcestershire's only representative in the league.
In the 2001 United Kingdom general election, the town returned Dr Richard Taylor as an independent MP for the Wyre Forest parliamentary constituency.
Kidderminster College is located in Market Street in the town centre, having moved from older premises in Hoo Road in 2003.
They commissioned such notable artists as George Bain to create their traditional Celtic designs. Aided by a 2004 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, a museum dedicated to the Kidderminster carpet industry was officially opened by Lord Cobham in 2012. ==Politics== Kidderminster Town is a civil parish within Wyre Forest District, with Kidderminster Town Council created in the early 21st century to take on the duties of a parish council, following a referendum in May 2015.
He held his seat at the 2005 election, the first independent MP to do so since 1949.
As of 2013 Cheltenham are in a division above Kidderminster. In 2005 the Harriers were relegated to the Conference Premier after five years in the Football League Two division.
To the west of Kidderminster towards Bewdley is the West Midlands Safari Park. ==Local media== The local newspaper covering Kidderminster is The Shuttle. The Wyre was the town's first local commercial radio station; it began broadcasting on 12 September 2005 from studios in Kidderminster.
In the 2007 revision of this volume, Alan Brooks wrote; "the 19th century mill buildings, together with the churches, provide most of the architectural interest in a town otherwise uncommonly lacking in visual pleasures." ==Transport== Rail Two railway stations in the town share the same approach road and are located less than fifty metres apart.
Mark Garnier has held the seat of Wyre Forest since the 2010 election increasing his majority each time. ==Demographics== At the 2011 census there were 55,530 residents in Kidderminster in 24,869 households, the median age of Kidderminster residents was 41. Kidderminster's population at the 2011 census was overwhelmingly white (96.8%) with little ethnic diversity.
Located north of the River Stour and east of the River Severn, in the 2011 census, it had a population of 55,530.
Mark Garnier has held the seat of Wyre Forest since the 2010 election increasing his majority each time. ==Demographics== At the 2011 census there were 55,530 residents in Kidderminster in 24,869 households, the median age of Kidderminster residents was 41. Kidderminster's population at the 2011 census was overwhelmingly white (96.8%) with little ethnic diversity.
They commissioned such notable artists as George Bain to create their traditional Celtic designs. Aided by a 2004 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, a museum dedicated to the Kidderminster carpet industry was officially opened by Lord Cobham in 2012. ==Politics== Kidderminster Town is a civil parish within Wyre Forest District, with Kidderminster Town Council created in the early 21st century to take on the duties of a parish council, following a referendum in May 2015.
The Museum of Carpet opened in 2012, showcases the town's contribution to the carpet industry.
The Wyre ceased broadcasting in 2012, and Signal 107 was launched on 26 March 2012 (it now broadcasts as Greatest Hits Radio Black Country & Shropshire). ===Climate=== The town is noted for its particularly high record lows.
As of 2013 Cheltenham are in a division above Kidderminster. In 2005 the Harriers were relegated to the Conference Premier after five years in the Football League Two division.
Formerly independent, Holy Trinity School became a state-funded free school in 2014.
In December 2015 Kidderminster was established as a civil parish with a new Town Council, following a public referendum. The carpet industry went into decline in the 1970s, but still continues on a reduced scale. ==Geography== The River Stour and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal both flow through Kidderminster town centre. ==Economy== The modern carpet industry was founded in the area in 1785 by Brintons.
They commissioned such notable artists as George Bain to create their traditional Celtic designs. Aided by a 2004 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, a museum dedicated to the Kidderminster carpet industry was officially opened by Lord Cobham in 2012. ==Politics== Kidderminster Town is a civil parish within Wyre Forest District, with Kidderminster Town Council created in the early 21st century to take on the duties of a parish council, following a referendum in May 2015.
The coldest and warmest July nights were both recorded in 2015. ==Notable residents== Mo Anthoine was born and brought up on Marlpool Lane in Kidderminster.
As of the last election in 2019 for the Wyre Forest District Council, the Conservatives lost their majority and now no group dominates the council. The area (initially as Kidderminster, then after 1983 as the Wyre Forest constituency) has been represented by Conservative Members of Parliament (MPs)] Gerald Nabarro 1950–64, Tatton Brinton 1964–74, Esmond Bulmer 1974–87, Anthony Coombs 1987–97, and Labour MP David Lock 1997–2001.
Demolition was completed in April 2020, improving the Kidderminster skyline.
Services 291 and 292 were operated by R & B Travel prior to the company surrendering its license in January 2020. ==Education== As part of educational restructuring in the Wyre Forest district, Kidderminster's schools were reorganised from a three-tier system of first, middle and high schools to the two-tier system more common in the UK as a whole, featuring primary schools and secondary schools.
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