Recollections of Old and New Kidderminster

by Henry Bennett

Articles entitled 'Recollections of Old and New Kidderminster ' by Henry Bennett appeared in the Kidderminster Shuttle between 11th December 1909 and the 16th April 1910. The last article on 16th April 1910 promised further contributions but none seem to have appeared. Henry Bennett was born in Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster in 1832 and lived for many years in Cherry Orchard. He was a hairdresser and did his apprenticeship in Ludlow. Returning to Kidderminster he had hairdressing establishments in Mill St and Coventry St before finally settling in Swan St near the old Guildhall (pictured). He was also a Town Councillor representing St George's Ward.

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Two successive articles were given the same number: 'VI'. These have been renumbered VIa & VIb.

 

Recollections of Old and New Kidderminster part I published on 11^th December 1909

Recollections of Old and New Kidderminster part II published on 25^th December 1909

Recollections of Old and New Kidderminster part III published on 1^st January 1910

Recollections of Old and New Kidderminster part IV published on 22^nd January 1910

Recollections of Old and New Kidderminster part V published on 29^th January 1910

Recollections of Old and New Kidderminster part VIa published on 5^th February 1910

Recollections of Old and New Kidderminster part VIb published on 26^th February 1910

Recollections of Old and New Kidderminster part VII published on 12^th March 1910

Recollections of Old and New Kidderminster part VIII published on 16^th April 1910