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Wollaston, West Midlands history
Until 1974 when the West Midlands Metropolitan County was created, Wollaston was in Worcestershire. Until 1974, it was in West Midlands and West Midlands until 1974.
Wollaston Hall
Wollaston Hall was a 17th-century mansion which stood in the village until 1924. It was later disassembled and shipped to North America. Panelling and a fireplace from the Hall are now in the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House.
Birthplace of steam locomotive
The Stourbridge Lion was the first steam locomotive to run on a commercial line in the U.S. Built by Foster, Rastrick and Company in Wollaston, the first run took place on 8 August 1829. The locomotive is now on view at the B&O Railroad museum, Baltimore MD, on loan from the Smithsonian Institution, Washington.
Wollaston Illuminations
Wollaston Illuminations in Leonard Road were an annual Christmas lights display. Residents of Leonard Road decided to cancel the illuminations as a protest to food and drink vendors ‘cashing in’ on the fundraising event.
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