Redding, Falkirk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Redding
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 Slipway to the Union Canal at Redding |
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 Redding
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| Population | 3,860 (2020) |
| OS grid reference | NS923786 |
| • Edinburgh | 21.2 mi (34.1 km) ESE |
| • London | 343 mi (552 km) SSE |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Falkirk |
| Postcode district | FK2 |
| Dialling code | 01324 |
| Police | Central Scotland |
| Fire | Central Scotland |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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| Website | falkirk.gov.uk |
Redding is a small village located in Central Scotland. It is part of the Falkirk council area. The village is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km) southeast of Falkirk. It is also 1.9 miles (3.1 km) south-southwest of Grangemouth. You can find it about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Polmont.
In 2001, a count of the people living there, called a census, showed that Redding had 1,954 residents.
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History of Redding Village
Redding is an old settlement in the area. It even appears on a map from around 1590. This map was made by Timothy Pont and showed the Stirlingshire region.
Wallace's Stone and the Battle of Falkirk
On a hill near Redding, there is a special stone called Wallace's Stone. People say that Sir William Wallace stood here. He supposedly watched the Battle of Falkirk from this spot. Wallace had to leave the battle after a disagreement with another Scottish leader, Sir John Stuart. From this hill, he saw the Scottish army lose the fight.
The Redding Mining Disaster of 1923
Redding was once a small community where many people worked in coal mining. In 1923, a terrible event happened there. It was called the Redding mining disaster. This was one of the worst mining disasters in Scottish history. It sadly took the lives of 40 men.
The disaster happened early in the morning on Tuesday, September 25, 1923. A sudden rush of water flooded the mine. This trapped 66 miners underground. Rescue teams worked hard to save them. After about five hours, 21 miners were brought to safety. Five more men were rescued after being trapped for 10 days. Sadly, 11 other men survived for about two weeks in a dry part of the mine. But they could not be reached in time and passed away before rescuers could free them.
Remembering the Miners
To this day, the Sir William Wallace Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Scotland Free Colliers remembers these men. They march every year on the first Saturday in August. This march honors the miners who lost their lives in the disaster. In 2023, the community marked the 100th anniversary of the disaster. There was a special march and ceremony. Relatives of those who died even traveled from places like Australia and North America to attend.
See also
In Spanish: Redding (Falkirk) para niños
