Dudley Junction

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Staffordshire

England

Dudley Junction

Tesco Extra Scene The view in the supermarket at Burnt Tree, Dudley. — Tesco Extra Scene Credit: Gordon Griffiths

Dudley Junction, located in Staffordshire, is a picturesque area known for its natural beauty and serene surroundings. Situated amidst lush greenery and surrounded by rolling hills, Dudley Junction is blessed with an array of water bodies, including a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh.

The lake at Dudley Junction is a large expanse of water, shimmering under the sunlight. It is a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The crystal-clear waters of the lake teem with various species of fish, making it a haven for anglers. The tranquility of the lake attracts visitors who seek solace in its peaceful ambiance.

Adjacent to the lake, there is a pool that serves as a natural habitat for a diverse range of aquatic plants and animals. This pool is a source of fascination for nature enthusiasts and provides a unique opportunity for wildlife observation. It is not uncommon to spot various water birds and small mammals frolicking in and around the pool.

A smaller pond can also be found in Dudley Junction, surrounded by reeds and water lilies. The pond is a miniature ecosystem, attracting frogs, dragonflies, and other water-dwelling creatures. Its serene ambiance provides a calming setting for those seeking a moment of respite from the bustle of everyday life.

Lastly, Dudley Junction is home to a freshwater marsh, characterized by its marshy terrain and abundant vegetation. This marsh serves as a vital habitat for numerous plant and animal species, providing a safe haven for them to thrive.

Overall, Dudley Junction in Staffordshire offers a rich tapestry of water bodies, each with its own unique charm, contributing to the area's natural splendor and making it a haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Dudley Junction Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.525123/-2.0727533 or Grid Reference SO9591. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tesco Extra Scene

The view in the supermarket at Burnt Tree, Dudley.

Gordon Griffiths

St Johns Road Path

The view towards Dixon Green Road, Dudley.

Gordon Griffiths

Dixons Green

The view from Kate's Hill in Dudley.

Gordon Griffiths

Brereton Close, Dudley

The turning area at the bottom of this cul-de-sac.

David P Howard

Factory entrance off Hall Street

A private entrance into a factory south west of Hall Street.

David P Howard

Brereton Close, Dudley

View NNW up the close with a large open grass area on the left.

David P Howard

Black Country Living Museum - Red by Night, sparks are flying!

A special after dark event to live up to the saying that the Black Country was black by day and red by night. Here the chain maker is striking the first blow to fire weld the newly made link shut. This is an available light shot at ISO 6400 and is therefore less than perfect. However, it captures the drama of the moment. In the foreground is a board to prompt the audience - ISSOTT. Indeed, it is hot!

Chris Allen

Black Country Living Museum - Racecourse Colliery in steam at night

A special night time event - Red at Night - with the colliery plant in steam. It was properly dark with the colliery tub and head gear floodlit. The quality is not great as it was hand held at ISO 6400. Nonetheless, I felt it was worth submitting it for sheer atmosphere.

Chris Allen

Black Country Living Museum - Red by Night, sparks are flying!

This is the anchor forge seen after dark for a special event celebrating the saying about the Black Country - black by day and red by night. The steam hammer has just struck the workpiece and slag and sparks are flying off. The hammer (or 'ommer) driver is on the left. This was a very atmospheric event. Apparently the weekend uses 1000 litres of oil and is only held twice a year or so. This day was the first time I had seen the hammer run (both in daylight and after dark). There are very few places in the UK where you can see a steam hammer running on steam. There are still thought to be a few in industry that use compressed air (the visuals are very much the same).

Chris Allen

Black Country Living Museum - Red by Night, the anchor forge

This was a special night time event - Red by Night - and the steam hammer was being demonstrated. This is an expensive business and only happens about two weekends a year. It is apparently next due to happen in May 2022.

Chris Allen

Black Country Living Museum - mind your toes

A demonstration of the steam hammer at the anchor forge. This gentleman has just pulled this yellow hot cube of metal out of the furnace and it has landed at his feet. The next move is to pick it up with tongs and literally throw it across the floor to the next operative who picks it up with tongs and places it on the steam hammer's anvil.

Chris Allen

A steam hammer in the Black Country

A once common sight and in monochrome this has a timelessness. It was actually 2021 at the Black Country Living Museum and the anchor forge was being demonstrated in steam. This event only happens about two weekends a year and this was the first time I had seen this in steam. They were only rather gently bashing hot cubes of metal, knocking them out of shape and then squaring them up again. Still, it gives a flavour of the real thing and very few people have now seen forging with this sort of hammer (I am lucky enough to have seen this done for real).

Chris Allen

Black Country Living Museum - metal bashing

A demonstration of the Charles Ross steam hammer (approximately 1 ton) at the anchor forge. This was done both in daylight and for a special event after dark. This only happens about two weekends a year and this was the first time I had seen it.

Chris Allen

Black Country Living Museum - new boiler

The museum has a full size replica of the 1712 atmospheric engine of Thomas Newcomen. This has been out of use for some time while a new boiler is being fitted. This was a special behind the scenes visit to see the new boiler that is now well advanced. It is a steel haystack type boiler in a brick setting with wheel draught. The cylinder is above and connected via a flexible expansion joint. The top will be covered with lead sheeting to simulate the original boiler that was a mixture of copper and lead. The engine should be operational again in 2022.

Chris Allen

Black Country Living Museum - steam air compressor

By the reconstructed racecourse colliery. This used to be covered by a tarpaulin but is now exposed and is pretty much what I thought it was. It is a return connecting rod steam engine with the compressing cylinder in tandem. The slide valve is on top of the steam cylinder. It was built by W Neill & Son of St Helens, Lancashire.

Chris Allen

Black Country Living Museum - Racecourse Colliery boiler house

A vertical boiler by the Cradley Boiler Company of Cradley Heath. This was in steam. On the left is a duplex non-rotative steam feed pump, one of two in the boiler house.

Chris Allen

Black Country Living Museum - Wanted, pit bank wenches

Not a sign you would see in the 21st century.

Chris Allen

Black Country Living Museum - blowdown receiver

The replica of Newcomen's 1712 engine has had a new boiler fitted and as part of the project this new buried blowdown receiver and atmospheric vent pipe have been fitted to one side of the engine house.

Chris Allen

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Dudley Junction is located at Grid Ref: SO9591 (Lat: 52.525123, Lng: -2.0727533)

Unitary Authority: Sandwell

Police Authority: West Midlands