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Kings Norton is an area of Birmingham, England . It derives its name from the fact that in Norman times Kings Norton was part of the Kings forest. Therefore Bromsgrove was the Kings town and Kings Norton the Kings North Town. Kings Norton is now divided into several parts with the ancient village Green still intact. However during the twentieth century the area grew as the City Council built Hawkesley, a housing estate opposite the Green. Kings Norton is home to the world famous glass manufacturers Triplex (now part of Pilkington). Modern Kings Norton lies on the A441 Pershore Road which runs between Birmingham and Redditch to the south. It also has a station on the Cross City Line.
Historically, it was part of Worcestershire, until added to Birmingham in 1911 by the Greater Birmingham Act.
St Nicolas church dates from the 13th century, and the spire dates from the 15th century. In addition, the green contains two later mediaeval building from the 15th century, the Old Grammar School, and the Saracen's Head. In the Summer of 2004, these two ancient buildings were the winners of the BBC's "Restoration" competition and were awarded over £3 million towards the cost of major refurbishment.
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