West midlands

While Athens and America have suffered serious snowfalls this winter, people here in the Midlands have enjoyed relatively mild temperatures.

"The statue of Prince Albert that stands in Queen Square was erected in 1866, and is one of the most recognised landmarks within the city. It is colloqually known as "The Man on the Horse", and was unveiled by Queen Victoria, on what is reputed to be her first public engagement after the death of Prince Albert." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolverhampton#cite_ref-171

There are many great places to eat in Birmingham; from Michelin-starred restaurants to street food markets. We listed the 11 best restaurant in Birmingham.

the history of Baggeridge Colliery, and coal mining in Gornal and the surrounding districts in the South Staffordshire Coal Fields

On the edge of the West Midlands Green Belt, Stourbridge is a market town with long ties to the glassmaking industry. Glass had been manufactured here since the 1600s, but ... Read more

Among the countless books dealing with Lady Jane Grey, England's Nine Days Queen, there seem to be very few which make mention of the blood relationship between her and her husband. One is by David Mathew, published in 1972. On page 13 we can read about the Duke of Northumberland: "He was also through his…

The Crooked House, The Glynne Arms, on the edge of Himley Estate, Dudley, West Midlands, England - a historical landmark the subsidence was caused by the mining of coal underneath and around the foundation.

West Midlands: Person v Train near miss prompts appeal https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/05/west-midlands-person-v-train-near-miss-prompts-appeal.html

West Midlands map: Shropshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Worchestershire, Warwickshire, Birmingham

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This large town outside Birmingham was one of the birthplaces of the Industrial Revolution and is often called the “capital of the Black Country”. The Black Country got its name ... Read more

Dudley Castle, West Midlands, England

The History of Oldbury, Langley and Warley in the West Midlands

Preserved 6832, SDA832S is seen arriving into Olton Station with a service 37 towards Birmingham City Centre. At the front stands Ronnie Morgan, who previously owned 6832, RIP. As a side note National Express renamed Platinum 6832 after Ronnie Morgan.

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