Severn Valley Railway Kidderminster Station.

Kidderminster lies in the district of Wyre Forest and is surrounded by beautiful countryside with many peaceful and secluded villages. It lies at the southern end of the Severn Valley Railway - Britain's premier steam line. If you would like to learn more about The Severn Valley Railway then click here.

Sir Rowland Hill, founder of the 'Penny Black' was born in Kidderminster in 1795 and buried in Westminster Abbey 1879. His life and achievment in postal reform is celebrated with a statue erected outside Kidderminster Town Hall. Click here to learn more about Sir Rowland Hill and The Penny Black.

	Statue of Rowland Hill outside Kidderminster Town Hall

Richard Baxter 1615-1691

Richard Baxter was curate in Kidderminster for nearly twenty years during the 17th Century. With a clear gift for teaching, he brought the gospel to the people of Kidderminster in a way that they understood and that made a difference to them. He is renowned equally for his Christian learning and his pastoral fidelity. Click here to learn more about Richard Baxter.

	Brintons Head Office in Kidderminster

Kidderminster is famous around the world for its carpet industry which began in the early 18th century as a local cottage industry. The invention of the power loom paved the way for the carpet mills which established the town as a leading centre of carpet manufacturing. Today a variety of mills remain as architectural monuments to its industrial heritage, and carpet auctions are held three times a week. In the history of the carpet industry, Kidderminster and local carpet manufacturers such as 'Brintons' feature very strongly. Click here to learn more about the history of carpet.