Redditch matters - Redditch Borough Council - Worcestershire Hub

Exciting times behind the scenesat Redditch’s history hotspotBehind the scenes at ForgeMill Needle Museum, adedicated team of staff andvolunteers are discoveringmore about what the historyhotspottruly has to offer andkeeping the site’s past alive.As well as the normal mix of activitiesand events for the public, the Councilrunmuseum has a number of excitingprojects throughout the year, which aimto help improve the site for visitors.Work is currently taking place to repairand restore the remains of BordesleyAbbey, with the help of a grant fromNatural England.As part of the early stages of the project,experts such as stone masons,archaeologists and architects arecurrently assessing the site to see whatwork should be carried out.A small excavation, to aid therestoration work, will also be taking placeat the former medieval CistercianAbbey, when new and exciting findsmay be discovered.During the summer, information boards,including an audio panel, are alsogoing to be installed to help visitorsunderstand more about the history ofthe site.Jo-Ann Gloger, Keeper of Collections,28 Redditch matters Redditch Borough Council