Redditch, Administrative borough in Worcestershire, England
Redditch spans 54 square kilometers in west-central England, situated in the valley of the River Arrow, a tributary of the Upper Avon.
The town received its first documentation in 1348, named after the red clay near the River Arrow, and became an official borough in 1894.
The district maintains international connections through established partnerships with Auxerre in France since 1956 and Mtwara in Tanzania since 1986.
The Kingfisher Shopping Centre, measuring over 1,100,000 square feet, functions as the main retail destination with numerous stores and a cinema.
During the 19th century, manufacturers in Redditch and its surrounding area produced ninety percent of the world's needle supply.
Location: Worcestershire
Inception: 1894
Capital city: Redditch
Website: https://redditchbc.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.27933,-1.94565
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:42
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