Find Classic Middle England in Stourbridge - West Midlands

In the heart of England within easy commutein America to be run on rails. The economy in
from Birmingham is the bustling town ofStourbridge thrived and living conditions within the
Stourbridge - West Midlands. Home to overtown improved.
55,000 residents, Stourbridge has comfortableDuring the 1800's Stourbridge enjoyed vast
suburbs, healthy industry and a charming Highexpansions and improvements, from drainage
Street. Nestled on the brink of beautifulsystems to new roads and a railway connection.
countryside, this town is a wonderful place toMany homes and villas were built, as well as the
raise a family and an interesting holiday destination.Town Hall and several churches.
Stourbridge is a well established town withStourbridge - West Midlands is perhaps best
medieval history. Named for a nearby bridgeknown for local glassblowing. Glass made in the
across the River Stour, the town has been thearea enjoys worldwide renown and the Red
home base of families and businesses forHouse Glass Museum is an interesting place to
generations. Local industries have evolved fromvisit for demonstrations of the beautiful art form.
the wool trade, to iron works and evenMany residents in the past have been involved in
glassmakers.the industry, although the trade has recently
In 1779 the Stourbridge Canal was opened andmoved more abroad.
the industrial success of the area has beenThe popular narrowboat holiday route makes a
steady ever since. Local ironworks boomed withstop at Stourbridge. Stroll the shops of the town
the explosion of the railway and John Bradley andor admire the gorgeous Victorian homes of the
Co. Was a major player in the industry worldwide."old quarter." The well kept up waterfront and
The Stourbridge Lion, made by Bradley during theconvenient location makes this town ideal for
early nineteenth century, was the first locomotiverecreational boaters.