Kidderminster Collection

Mobile Butchers Shop
Mobile cooked meat shop of W J Poxon & Sons, Kidderminster, specialising in pork pies

Birmingham Road, Blakedown, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England. Date: 1957

Baxters House, High Street, Kidderminster - Dining Rooms
Baxters House, High Street, Kidderminster (not Stourbridge as incorrectly labelled on the card!!) - Dining Rooms. The building was originally the home of the celebrated divine Richard Baxter

St Mary's Church, Kidderminster, Worcestershire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Women - Carpet Factory
Women working the Crompton Axminster Loom at Richard Smith & Sons, Kidderminster, England. Date: 1902

Meeting of the Worcestershire Archery Society in the Grounds of Lea Castle, Wolverley, near Kidderminster (engraving)
1619279 Meeting of the Worcestershire Archery Society in the Grounds of Lea Castle, Wolverley, near Kidderminster (engraving) by English School

SIR ROWLAND HILL (1795-1879). English postal authority and educator. Birthplace of Hill at Kidderminster, England. Engraving, English, 1890

Caravan Camping, Habberley Valley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England. Date: 1913

Kidderminster Cycling Club in Hoobrook, Kidderminster in 1889

1840s Victorian Map of Worcestershire

Brinton Park, Kidderminster, Worcestershire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

County Map of Worcestershire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

The Kidderminster Cycle Company Ltd, Worcestershire
The Kidderminster Cycle Company Ltd in Vicar Street, Worcestershire, with men, boys and bicycles outside on the pavement. 1897

Coats of arms (chromolitho)
2775515 Coats of arms (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coats of arms: Dublin, Kidderminster, Newcastle upon Tyne, Scotland, Bury, Wales, Manchester)

New Members of the House of Commons, III (engraving)
1045420 New Members of the House of Commons, III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the House of Commons, III)

Public arms: Kirkwall; Nottingham; Kidderminster; Cork; Limerick (engraving)
6008908 Public arms: Kirkwall; Nottingham; Kidderminster; Cork; Limerick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue of Richard Baxter, the Puritan Divine, at Kidderminster (engraving)
1621244 Statue of Richard Baxter, the Puritan Divine, at Kidderminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Richard Baxter, the Puritan Divine)

Sir Rowland Hill and Penny Postage, a Memorable Jubilee (engraving)
1626686 Sir Rowland Hill and Penny Postage, a Memorable Jubilee (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Rowland Hill and Penny Postage, a Memorable Jubilee)

Carpets (chromolitho)
961724 Carpets (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpets. Illustration for Masterpieces of Industrial Art)

Wyre Forest DY10 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wyre Forest DY10 1

Kidderminster Station, Worcestershire, 1940s
A photograph of the mock Tudor station building at Kidderminster Station, taken in the 1940s. This was the third station building for Kidderminster - the first existed from the opening of the station

Kidderminster Station, Worcestershire, c. 1920s
A view of Kidderminster Station in Worcestershire, c.1920s, showing a number of passengers standing on the platform waiting for a train

Cleobury Mortimer - Ditton Priors Railway Station GWR, Shrop
Cleobury Mortimer/Ditton Priors Railway Station GWR, near Kidderminster, Shropshire, England. Last Passenger Train on the Cleobury Mortimer - Ditton Priors Line (Great Western Railway)

Kidderminster Station, Worcestershire, c. 1910
A photograph of the mock Tudor station building at Kidderminster Station, taken c.1910. This was the third station building for Kidderminster - the first existed from the opening of the station in

Scenic View, Habberley Valley, Worcestershire
Scenic View, Habberley Valley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England. Date: 1900s

St Marys Church, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England. Date: 1900s

St Johns Church, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England. Date: 1900s

Queen Mary Ocean Liner, supplying her 1000 needs
The Queen Mary, then known as Hull Number 534, had been halted between 1931 and 1934 due to the Great Depression of the 1930s

Albert Grant, Vanity Fair, Ape
ALBERT GRANT (1831-1899) (born Abraham Gottheimer) Irish born British company promoter. Established many companies which were to fail at the expense of the shareholders leading to claims of fraud

Joseph Williams
JOSEPH WILLIAMS clothier of Kidderminster Date: 1691 - 1755

Carpet. by Brinton and Sons Kidderminster. 1851

William Augustus Fraser of Morar, 4th Baronet (1826-1898), British politician, author and collector of Scottish extraction

Carpet. by Brinton and Sons Kidderminster. 1851

Kidderminster Union Workhouse, Worcestershire
The entrance lodge of the former Kidderminster Union Workhouse, on Sutton Road, Kidderminster. The site later became Kidderminster General Hospital. Date: 2000

Poor Rate Receipt, Kidderminster Union
A receipt for a poor rate payment by A Gristwood of the Borough of Bewdley to the Kidderminster Union in September 1923. The Unions operation was financed by the poor rate - the forerunner of

Kidderminster Sheep Fair
Farmers chatting around sheep pens at the Kidderminster Sheep Fair, Worcestershire, England, where over 6, 000 sheep a year changed hands

Women / Carpet Factory
Women working the Crompton Axminster Loom at Richard Smith & Sons, Kidderminster, England

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"Exploring the Rich History of Kidderminster: A Glimpse into 1957" Step back in time to 1957, as we journey through the vibrant town in Worcestershire, England. In this captivating era, Birmingham Road in Blakedown was bustling with activity - a mobile butchers shop catered to locals' culinary needs while women worked diligently at the carpet factory. Venturing further into town, Baxters House on High Street stood proudly as a popular dining spot for residents and visitors alike. Meanwhile, Lea Castle's picturesque grounds near Wolverley played host to an enchanting gathering of the Worcestershire Archery Society. Amidst these historical scenes emerges Sir Rowland Hill, an influential figure known for his contributions to both English postal authority and education. His legacy continues to inspire generations even today. Sports enthusiasts found their haven within Hoobrook where the Kidderminster Cycling Club pedaled away on thrilling adventures. The club fostered camaraderie and a love for cycling that united members from all walks of life. To navigate this charming town during its heyday, one could refer to a Victorian map dating back to the 1840s which showcased Worcestershire's intricate details - including Kidderminster itself. Nature lovers sought solace at Brinton Park, where tranquility enveloped visitors amidst lush greenery and serene landscapes. St Mary's Church stood tall as a beacon of faith and community spirit throughout centuries past and present. As we reflect upon these glimpses into 1957 Kidderminster, it becomes evident that this historic town has left an indelible mark on both its inhabitants and those who have had the pleasure of exploring its rich tapestry throughout time.