Municipal Borough of Kidderminster
Not to be confused with Kidderminster Rural District.
| Kidderminster | |
|---|---|
| Population | |
| • 1911 | 24,333[1] |
| • 1931 | 28,917[1] |
| • 1961 | 41,671[1] |
| History | |
| • Origin | Ancient borough |
| • Created | 1835 |
| • Abolished | 1974 |
| • Succeeded by | Wyre Forest District |
| Status | Municipal borough |
| • HQ | Kidderminster |
| • Motto |
DEO JUVANTE ARTE ET INDUSTRIA FLORET' (Latin) "With God's help, it flourishes by art and industry"[2] |
 Arms of Kidderminster Borough Council | |
The Municipal Borough of Kidderminster was a local government district in Worcestershire, that existed from 1835 to 1974. It was abolished in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, to form part of the Wyre Forest District.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Population". Kidderminster MB through time. Vision of Britain. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ↑ "Civic Heraldry of England and Wales - Worcestershire". Civic Heraldry. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ↑ "United history of Kidderminster". Kidderminster MB through time. Vision of Britain. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
Coordinates: 52°23′17″N 2°14′56″W / 52.388°N 2.2490°W
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