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Dudley, Panoramic View From Castle Keep c.1955
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Standing on a limestone hill, Dudley Castle dominates the town. Rebuilt in stone in the early 12th century, Dudley was slighted in 1175 after its owner, Gervase Pagnell, chose the wrong side in a dispute between Henry II and Prince Henry. The castle passed by marriage to the de Somerys; they rebuilt the fortress in stone, including the keep, gate- house and curtain wall. During the English Civil War, Dudley was the last castle in Staffordshire to be held for the King, finally surrendering in May 1646. It was again slighted but remained habitable. In 1750 it was reduced to a ruin by fire.

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A Selection of Memories from Dudley

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. Here are some from Dudley

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Tower Street
There was a fruit wholesaler in Tower Street. Think it may have been Southalls. I remember being taken as a child to see the huge cart horses dressed up for May Day. They looked spectacular with their gleaming coats, plaited manes, decorated harnesses and shiny hooves. This was the beginning of my lifelong love for horses.
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Added 18 November 2024

First Home
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!!
Dudley, the Market Place c1955
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Birdcage Walk In The Beginning
I remember when Birdcage Walk was first opened. My husband John and his father William cleaned the Windows of most of the shops there. It was like a little community, it had everything. Paper shop, wet fish shop, butchers, clothes shops and even the Dudley Herald newspaper office was there. Happy days.
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Park School Dudley
Hi, I too attended The Park School and remember Miss Napier. I also remember Miss Wright ~ P.E.."Gabby Haynes" ~Music.I left in 1958. I was then Carol Roden. Any one else remember ?
My Early Years living in Dudley, West Midlands.
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