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The oldest written record of Radomsko dates back to 1243 and is connected with the visit of duke Konrad of Mazowia. City rights were granted to Radomsko by Leszek Czarny in 1266.
In 1382 and 1384 the nobility gathered in Radomsko and decided to elect Hedwig, the younger daughter of Louis of Hungary, to the Polish throne. Her matrimony with Jagiello became the grounds for the Polish and Lithuanian union. The city enjoyed the care of the Jagiello family and, in particular, of Queen Bona, the owner of Radomsko. 16th century was a period of significant development of the city. The character of production changed from farming to craft. Numerous craftsmen of different professions participated in fairs to which merchants from the neighbouring villages and towns arrived.
Following the 2nd partition in 1793 Radomsko was incorporated under Prussian annexation, and when the Duchy of Warsaw was created by Napoleon, it formed part of the same. From 1815 to 1914 it was situated within the territory of the Polish Kingdom dependent on Russia.
19th century, being the period of industrialization of Polish land, effected in essential economic and demographic changes in Radomsko. In 1846 the Warsaw - Vienna railway line was built and it contributed to considerable development in industry. The biggest and still operating businesses in Radomsko were set up that time: bent furniture factory was set up by Thonet Brothers from Vienna, 'Metalurgia' factory (the manufacturer of wire and wire products) - by Frenchman Pierre Chanove. In 19th century other manufacturers such as household glass factory, brewery, furniture and steel manufacturers started operating in Radomsko area as well.
The inhabitants of Radomsko did not remain passive during the biggest national insurrections. They participated in the November and January Insurrection. When Poland regained its independence in 1918, Radomsko was a recognized centre of economy, culture and education. In 1938 the city was inhabited by nearly 25 thousands people.
As a result of warfare (1939 - 1945) considerable part of the city was destroyed. Radomsko, from the first months of occupation became a conspiracy centre where structures of the Polish underground were created. After the war there was a period of economic development of the city according to the rules of centre-controlled economy. The existing industrial plants were developed and new ones were formed. Recently the period of political, economic and cultural transformation has also been reflected in Radomsko. Enterprises have been gradually privatized and many new companies have been founded. Radomsko has become an important economic and social centre of the Łód province.
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