Dudley

Dudley is a metropolitan borough in West Midlands that encompasses several urban areas including Stourbridge and Halesowen. The borough spans different districts and communities, each with its own centers and local character.

The area was a center of metalworking and manufacturing for centuries, shaping the character of the region. Dudley became an administrative borough in the 1970s through the merger of several neighboring towns.

The Black Country Living Museum shows visitors how workers in this region once lived and labored in factories and workshops. Walking through the reconstructed streets gives a sense of daily routines and the rhythms of industrial life as people experienced it.

The borough is easy to navigate by public transport, which connects the different urban areas. Visitors can readily find shops, markets, and local services in the central zones of each district.

The area was known for producing fine ceramics and glassware, a craft tradition that survives in parts of the region today. Some workshops still practice traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations of makers.

Location: West Midlands

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: Dudley

Website: https://dudley.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.50000,-2.08330

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:23