Dudley

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Dudley

Netherton Tunnel The last tunnel built at a cost of over £300,000 it opened on the 20th of August 1858. It was built with two tow paths and wide enough for two boats. Thus it eased congestion in the narrow Dudley tunnel that had to be legged through. It&#039;s over 2.5km long, straight and now unlit. Take a torch!

This is a 20 second exposure without a tripod, I plan to go again with one as some fantastic photographs are possible. — Netherton Tunnel Credit: Ashley Dace

Dudley is a historic town located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated in the West Midlands region, it lies approximately 6 miles (10 kilometers) south-east of Wolverhampton and 8 miles (13 kilometers) north-west of Birmingham. With a population of around 80,000 residents, Dudley is the largest town in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley.

The town is known for its rich industrial heritage, particularly in coal mining and limestone quarrying. In the 19th century, Dudley was a major manufacturing and trading center, with industries such as ironworking, glassmaking, and textiles playing a crucial role in its economy. Today, Dudley has transformed into a more diverse economy, with sectors such as retail, leisure, and tourism growing in prominence.

One of the main attractions in Dudley is the historic Dudley Castle, which is perched on a hill overlooking the town. The castle dates back to the 11th century and has witnessed significant events throughout British history. It now serves as a renowned tourist destination and is home to the Dudley Zoological Gardens, housing a wide range of exotic animals.

Dudley is also famous for its extensive canal network, including the Dudley Tunnel and the Netherton Tunnel. These waterways played a vital role in the town's industrial past, facilitating the transportation of goods and raw materials.

In terms of education, Dudley boasts a number of primary and secondary schools, as well as Dudley College, which offers a variety of further and higher education courses. The town is well-connected to the rest of the country through its excellent transport links, with the M5 and M6 motorways providing easy access to nearby cities. Additionally, Dudley benefits from a comprehensive public transportation network, including bus and rail services.

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Netherton Tunnel

The last tunnel built at a cost of over £300,000 it opened on the 20th of August 1858. It was built with two tow paths and wide enough for two boats. Thus it eased congestion in the narrow Dudley tunnel that had to be legged through. It's over 2.5km long, straight and now unlit. Take a torch! This is a 20 second exposure without a tripod, I plan to go again with one as some fantastic photographs are possible.

Ashley Dace

Netherton Tunnel

The last tunnel built at a cost of over £300,000 it opened on the 20th of August 1858. It was built with two tow paths and wide enough for two boats. Thus is eased congestion in the narrow Dudley tunnel that had to be legged through. Its over 2.5km long, straight and now unlit. Take a torch! One of the air shafts, this one is wet but others are dry.

Ashley Dace

Gads Green, Sandwell

Alex McGregor

W Devenport & Sons, Clothing Manufacturers

The former premises of the business of that name, built in 1866, but clearly no longer in use, and looking ripe for demolition or redevelopment. This is on Churchfield Street, opposite Brooke Street.

Richard Law

Dudley Gospel Hall, Hellier Street

Located at the junction of Birmingham Street with Castle Hill

Richard Law

The Dudley Gurdwara - Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib

The Sikh temple on the corner of Vicar Street and Church Street, Dudley.

Richard Law

Frozen Locks

The view of the Park Head Junction from Peartree Lane, Dudley.

Gordon Griffiths

Frozen Canal

The view of the basin at Park Head Junction off Peartree Lane, Dudley.

Gordon Griffiths

Frozen Canal View

The view of the canal at Park Head Junction off Peartree Lane, Dudley.

Gordon Griffiths

Frozen Barge

The view of the canal at Park Head Junction off Peartree Lane, Dudley.

Gordon Griffiths

Viaduct Lock

The view of the locks at Park Head Viaduct at the junction of Dudley No 1 and No 2 canal off Peartree Lane.

Gordon Griffiths

Lock View

The view of Park Head Lock on the Dudley No1 Canal.

Gordon Griffiths

Dudley Heron

The view at Park Head Lock of Dudley No 1 Canal.

Gordon Griffiths

Two Canal Bridges

The view at Park Head Viaduct of the lock and bridges to Dudley No 1 Canal and Pensnett Basin

Gordon Griffiths

Dudley Canal Basin

The view of Park Head Basin on the Dudley No 1 Canal.

Gordon Griffiths

Viaduct View

The view of Park Head Viaduct near Peartree Lane, Dudley.

Gordon Griffiths

Church View

The view from Park Head Viaduct near Peartree Lane, down the frozen canal towards St Andrews Church Netherton, Dudley.

Gordon Griffiths

Narrowboat Way

The view of Industrial Estate off Peartree Lane, Dudley.

Gordon Griffiths

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Dudley is located at Grid Ref: SO9490 (Lat: 52.510049, Lng: -2.08316)

Unitary Authority: Dudley

Police Authority: West Midlands

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Dudley

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Dudley

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

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