Municipal Borough of Kidderminster
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]
Kidderminster | |
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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 |
Government | |
• 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 |
References
- "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. Archived from the original on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
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