Discover Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1-3_New_Road_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1103775.jpg
Author: P L Chadwick


Bromsgrove is a town in northeastern Worcestershire, England. Located 26 km (16 mi) to the northeast of Worcester and 21 km (13 mi) southwest of Birmingham, it has a population of around 34,000 people (2012 estimate).

The history of Bromsgrove began during the Anglo-Saxon period, in the 9th century. It appeared in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle of AD 909 as Bremesburh. The surrounding area at that time was still forested, and main economic activities included hunting and pig farming. Following Norman Conquest, the Domesday Book mentioned the settlement as Bremesgrave.

Bromsgrove received its market charter in 1200. This was followed by another market charter in 1317, giving it the right to hold a market on Tuesdays and an annual three-day fair. Over the centuries, market day changed but eventually settled on every Tuesday of the week. The annual fairs became twice a year, in June and October, and was held till the 18th century, when they were replaced by the modern pleasure fairs.

Bromsgrove had a tradition for weaving wool cloth in the 16th century. In the 17th century, it added nail making as another form of commercial activity, after the town received an influx of French Huguenots. Both the textile and nail making industries fell victim to mechanization of the 19th century.

Bromsgrove High Street: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bromsgove_High_Street_showing_Cancer_Research_Shop_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1102004.jpg
Author: Roy Hughes

Visiting Bromsgrove

From London, take the M40 motorway and continue on to the M42(W) motorway. Exit the M42 to the A38 road heading south. At the roundabout with the A448 road, continue west till you reach Bromsgrove.

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