Dudley

A market town in the West Midlands. Dudley is affectionately known as the capital of the Black Country, a title by which it had long been informally known due to its unique place in the history of the industrial revolution.

Originally a market town, Dudley was one of the birthplaces of the Industrial Revolution and grew into an industrial centre in the 19th century with its iron, coal, and limestone industries before their decline and the relocation of its commercial centre to the nearby Merry Hill Shopping Centre in the 1980s. Tourist attractions include Dudley Zoo and Castle, the 12th century priory ruins, and the Black Country Living Museum.