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Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Kidderminster is a market town standing on the River Stour in northern Worcestershire. It is listed in Domesday as 'Chideminstre'. Charles I granted the Borough of Kidderminster a Charter in 1636. The town was a major centre for cloth manufacturing, particularly specialising in carpet-making from the late 18th century. The Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal, opened in 1771, runs through the town. The town is within the council area of Wyre Forest (Worcestershire).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Worcestershire
Lat, Long: 52.387989,-2.248821
Grid Reference: SO 8316 7669
Civil Parish: Kidderminster CP
Council Area: Wyre Forest CA (Worcestershire CA)
Police Area: West Mercia PA

GBPN ID: 24239
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kidderminster,_Worcestershire_24239

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