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Cradley, West Midlands history

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Withgar, the last of the Saxons, was the last lord to live within the manor. His house was likely on the site of the old “Farther Leys Barn” (Fatherless Barn) His family lived at one end while his servants and ceorls slept on straw.

Religious history

In 1770, John Wesley visited Cradley, and wrote: John Wesley wrote: “I am glad to have had a good time with my family,” he said .

Industrial history

Cradley achieved prominence in the 19th century as a centre of iron chain making . The chain was made on a hearth by hammering cut lengths of red-hot wrought iron rod into links .

Recent times

Steve Bloomer was born in Bridge Street, Cradley on 20 January 1874 . The legendary football player was born on the same street in 1874.

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Cradley, West Midlands has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Cradley, West Midlands’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Cradley, West Midlands’s information audio spots:

The Leasowes The Leasowes is a 57-hectare (around 141 acre) estate in Halesowen, historically in Shropshire, England . The name means “rough pasture land” The estate is now listed Grade I on English Heritage’s Register of Parks and Gardens .

Wychbury Obelisk Hagley Obelisk stands close to the summit of Wychbury Hill in Hagley, Worcestershire . Visible for miles around, and accessible from public footpaths, it was for a while connected with a murder victim discovered on the nearby Lyttelton estate .

Mushroom Green Mushroom Green is a hamlet in the Dudley Wood/Netherton area of Dudley, UK . It is known for its traditional chain making shop .

Shropshire (Detached) Between the late 11th century and 1844, Shropshire (Salop) had a large exclave within the present-day Black Country and surrounding area . This territory was gained from neighbouring Worcestershire, and the exclave’s border corresponded with the medieval Manor of Hala . Hala was part of Brimstree hundred, and totally detached from the rest of the county . The exceptions were Cradley, Lutley and Warley Wigorn, which were still aligned with the original county .

Round Oak Steelworks Round Oak Steelworks was an important steel production plant in Brierley Hill, West Midlands (formerly Staffordshire), England. It was founded in 1857 by Lord Ward, who later became, in 1860, The 1st Earl of Dudley, as an outlet for pig iron made in the nearby blast furnaces. During the Industrial Revolution, the majority of iron-making in the world was carried out within 32 kilometres of Round Oak.

Saltwells Local Nature Reserve Saltwells Local Nature Reserve is situated in the Netherton area of Dudley Metropolitan Borough in West Midlands. The reserve, created in 1981, covers 247 acres and includes part of Netherton Hill within its boundaries.

Church of St Andrew, Netherton The Church of St Andrew, Netherton is an Anglican parish church. It is situated in Netherton in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley. The building was designed by Thomas Lee and it opened in 1830.

Rowley Regis Hospital Rowley Regis Community Hospital is a hospital in West Midlands. It is managed by the Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust.

Bumble Hole Local Nature Reserve Bumble Hole Local Nature Reserve is situated in the Netherton area of Dudley Metropolitan Borough in the county of West Midlands. This former industrial area now features canals, ponds, grassland and wooded areas. It was declared a local nature reserve in 1996.

Warren’s Hall Country Park Warren’s Hall Country Park is a local nature reserve situated in Sandwell Metropolitan Borough in the West Midlands. It lies next to Bumble Hole Local Nature Reserve. It includes ponds, canals, grassland, small wooded areas and entrance to Netherton Canal Tunnel.

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