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Although Redditch began its existence in the 12th Century, the population remained at very low levels until needles came to the area in the 17th Century. By  1800, the population  began to increase and during the 19th Century it increased nearly tenfold. As new industry arrived this rapid increase continued in the 20th Century and, towards the end of that century, the designation of Redditch as a ‘New Town’ continued this high rate of growth. Redditch growth has always derived from industrial development and, even today, the majority of the working population are employed within the town or the immediate locality.