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The needle-making heritage (Redditch produced 90% of the world's needles), the Forge Mill Needle Museum, Arrow Valley Lake, and a Worcestershire new town with fascinating industrial roots
A little history
Redditch was the world's needle-making capital — at its peak producing 90% of the world's needles and fish hooks. The Forge Mill Needle Museum tells this remarkable story. The town was designated a new town in 1964 and grew substantially. Arrow Valley Country Park has a beautiful lake.
The Forge Mill Needle Museum is genuinely fascinating — the machinery is extraordinary. Arrow Valley Lake for walking and water sports. The town centre for local shopping. Birmingham is 15 miles away.
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Redditch has good independent food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants. Local Worcestershire produce throughout.
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Redditch serves a large Worcestershire catchment. Independent businesses are growing. The needle heritage brings some tourism.
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Redditch is a place in Worcestershire known for the needle-making heritage (Redditch produced 90% of the world's needles), the Forge Mill Needle Museum, Arrow Valley Lake, and a Worcestershire new town with fascinating industrial roots. Redditch was the world's needle-making capital — at its peak producing 90% of the world's needles and fish hooks. The population is around 84,000.
Redditch has good independent food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants. Local Worcestershire produce throughout.
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