Like the rest of Britain Dudley began to change rapidly in the late 18th century. It was helped by the canal, which made it easier to transport heavy goods. The iron industry boomed and ever-increasing amounts of chains, nails, and goods like fire grates and vices were made in the town.
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, ...
The location of Dudley's first workhouse. The 18th century was a century of change, from a small rural town to the beginnings of a large industrial one. By ...
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Dudley Adams (fl. Late 18th Century) Celestial Library Globe London, c. 1799. Diameter 18 in.; Height 42 in. The globe made up of two sets of engraved gores ...
Nov 16, 2023 · Dudley's population grew dramatically during the 18th and 19th centuries because of the increase in industry, with the main industries including ...
In 1564, Dudley became Earl of Leicester and, from 1563, one of the greatest landowners in North Wales and the English West Midlands by royal grants. The Earl ...
England's 17th century here has been a far cry from the all-out tumult of our own history. Feels like the country is overdue a seismic political conflict – but ...
Scope and Content: The Dudley Woodbridge papers contain incoming correspondence related to the Connecticut merchant's business affairs in the late 18th century.
The historic town of Dudley (the administrative centre) and surrounding areas at the centre of the borough are part of the historic county of Worcestershire ...
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