Dudley Port

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Dudley Port

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 Port is a small town located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated near the borders of the larger towns of Dudley and Tipton, Dudley Port serves as a significant transportation hub due to its strategic location.

The town is characterized by a mix of residential and industrial areas. It is home to a diverse community, with a population of approximately 5,000 people. Dudley Port offers a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and recreational facilities, making it a self-sufficient town for its residents.

One of the notable features of Dudley Port is its transportation links. The town benefits from excellent connectivity, with its own railway station providing direct access to major cities such as Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Additionally, Dudley Port is intersected by several major roads, including the A4123 and the M5 motorway, making it easily accessible by car.

The industrial sector plays a significant role in Dudley Port's economy. The town is home to a number of manufacturing and distribution companies, which provide employment opportunities for local residents. This industrial presence is complemented by the nearby Merry Hill Shopping Centre, one of the largest retail complexes in the United Kingdom, attracting visitors from both Dudley Port and surrounding areas.

Overall, Dudley Port is a thriving town in Staffordshire, offering a mix of residential, industrial, and commercial opportunities. With its strong transportation links and diverse community, it continues to be an important part of the region's landscape.

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Dudley Port Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.52026/-2.051255 or Grid Reference SO9691. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

Darbys Hill Road View

The view down Oakham Road, Dudley.

Gordon Griffiths

Darbys Hill Road

The view up to the mast on Darby's Hill, Dudley.

Gordon Griffiths

Grace Road Tividale

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West Avenue, Grace Mary Estate, Darby's Hill

Richard Law

East Avenue, Grace Mary Estate, Darby's Hill

The short road leads up to the mast above Hawfield Road.

Richard Law

Tividale Hall Primary School

Primary school on Regent Road, Oldbury, which is part of the Sandwell (Dudley) Local Authority education department.

Richard Law

Mast maintenance work in progress

Two engineers, suitably equipped with Personal Protective Equipment (and a head for heights) work on the mast on the lower summit of Darby's Hill.

Richard Law

Beacon brazier beside the path onto Darby's Hill

A network of paths circumvent the hill, linking the various parts of Grace Mary Estate. This brazier sits beside one of those paths, but the trees would prevent it being much use as a signal beacon to the north.

Richard Law

Sixty chains in to the Netherton Tunnel

The sixty chain marker (1320 yards) on the Eastern wall of the Netherton Tunnel. Link

Peter Evans

Oldbury, New Birmingham Road (4123)

The A4123, also known as the Birmingham New Road (Wolverhampton to Dudley) and Wolverhampton Road (Dudley to Birmingham), is a major road in the West Midlands which runs for 12 miles between Wolverhampton and Harborne. It connects with the M5 motorway (Junction 2 – Oldbury Interchange) at Birchley Island Link

. The route was opened in 1927; it was constructed as an unemployment relief project (Link

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Hansard). It was twentieth-century Britain's first new-build inter-city highway, pre-dating the A580 East Lancashire Road by seven years.

David Dixon

Inside the Netherton Tunnel

The tunnel is lit up by the light of an oncoming narrowboat. The Netherton Tunnel was constructed between 1855–1858 and was opened on 20 August 1858 at a cost of £302,000, providing a waterway connection between the Black Country towns of Netherton and Tipton. It lies on the Netherton Tunnel Branch Canal and has a length of 9,081 feet (2,768 m). It was built to relieve the bottleneck of the adjacent Dudley Tunnel. The tunnel has a width of 27 feet (8.2 m) allowing two way narrowboat traffic, it has a towpath on each side.

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Inside the Netherton Tunnel

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Narrowboat in the Netherton Tunnel

The Netherton Tunnel was constructed between 1855–1858 and was opened on 20 August 1858 at a cost of £302,000, providing a waterway connection between the Black Country towns of Netherton and Tipton. It lies on the Netherton Tunnel Branch Canal and has a length of 9,081 feet (2,768 m). It was built to relieve the bottleneck of the adjacent Dudley Tunnel. The tunnel has a width of 27 feet (8.2 m) allowing two way narrowboat traffic, it has a towpath on each side.

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Repairs to the Netherton Tunnel

In 2011, significant cracks were found in part of the tunnel lining. Repair work began early in 2013. The section of repaired tunnel is 1465-1510 metres from the northern end.

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