Dudley, The Market Place c.1955
Photo ref: D103028
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The Spout is the local name for the unusually grand fountain which dominates Dudley's lively market place. It was commissioned from James Forsyth by the Earl of Dudley, and was displayed at the Paris Exhibition in 1867 before being installed in its present position. It is an exuberant affair of Italian Renaissance design, with horses, lions and some bizarre but irresistible dolphins.

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Memories of Dudley, the Market Place c1955

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Dudley, The Market Place c.1955

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My father worked for the Midland Bank in the market place. He, my mother and I lived in a flat above the bank. The only entrance to the flat was a metal fire escape behind the bank. Must have been a nightmare for mum and Dad when I started toddling!!
I used to use this bank when I was a student at Dudley Colege from 1967-1970.