Dudley ~ DY1

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Dudley is in the West Midlands, approximately 20 miles Northwest of Birmingham. Even in Medieval times Dudley was the centre of a large area, ruled over by Dudley Castle. Dudley is known as the Queen of the Black Country, as it is at the centre of the rich coal seam that runs throughout the area. The Black Country is a group of towns to the North and West of Birmingham that were known as 'Red by Night, Black by Day' due to the number of foundries, lime kilns, collieries, and backyard chain-making and nail-making that went on here. It's known as the 'Black Country' due to the colour of the ground where the famous ten-yard coal seam outcropped.

Places of Interest

The legacy of Dudley's industrial past can be seen at several museums and attractions including:

Dudley Zoological Gardens, also encompassing Dudley Castle, originally built in 1071 and seat of the Earls of Dudley

The Black Country Living Museum, an open air attraction covering 26 acres

Dudley Canal Tunnel, with guided tours, boat trips and special events

Dudley Museum and Art Gallery has geological exhibits consisting of 12,000 fossil rock and mineral specimens; and a fine art collection including work by JW Turner, David Cox and Frank Brangwyn

Living in Dudley - Education, Shopping and Travel Links

Dudley is less than 10 miles from junction 2 of the M5 motorway. Rail stations serving the town are Dudley Port and Dudley & Sandwell, with links to both the North and South. Travel time from London is under 2 hours. Birmingham International Airport is just a few miles away.

Dudley's mediaeval marketplace is integral to the town's character, with its regular market and traders and Renaissance drinking fountain. The outdoor market is open 6 days a week, and there are 2 additional indoor Market Halls. The bustling town centre has recently undergone major modernisation and now boasts a new Civic Square and refurbished parks and walkways. Dudley has the Churchill and Trident Shopping Centres with all major stores and facilities as well as the Fountain Arcade featuring independent specialist shops. There are two independent breweries in Dudley and authentic Asian food is very popular in the area. Dudley has two main leisure centres: Dudley Fitness Theatre and Dudley Leisure Centre.

Dudley Education

There are 15 Nurseries, 10 Primary schools and 8 Secondary schools in Dudley, in addition to the Dudley College of Technology. Both OFSTED and the Good Schools Guide regard Dudley High School as above average with a clear sighted and supportive approach, it also has a caring attitude to all pupils and an overall good behaviour record. Castle High School is a secondary school for boys and girls. The age range of the pupils is 11-16.

Estate and Letting Agents for Dudley DY1

Barry J Morris : Complete Property Services : Connells Estate Agency : Connells Estate Agency : DB Roberts & Partners : Dixons : Frank Nason & Co : Halifax Property Services : Jon Stanier Estate Agent : Leslie Banks : Paul Dubberley & Co : Paul Dubberley & Co : Payne Estates : Payne Estates : Roden Estates : Select Property Management : Sierra Blanca Properties Ltd : Skitts : Skitts : Skitts : Skitts : Stewarts : The Lee Shaw Partnership : The Property Shop : Tom Giles & Co : Toner : Wakeman Estate Agents : Wakeman Estate Agents : Waves Estate Agents

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