Derelict New Foundry, Stourbridge
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Derelict New Foundry, Stourbridge
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 27 Apr 2008
This is an important building on several levels. An ironworks was established here in 1800 by john Bradley, later joined by James Foster and John Rastrick. This building is the "New Foundry" and dates from 1820 with a spectacular composite cast and wrought iron roof structure. The locomotive Agenoria was built here in 1828 and Stourbridge Lion in 1829 (the first loco in America). This side facing the canal was obviously the main facade as it is the only one with a central pediment containing a circular window. This building was obviously suffering and had been braced in places. It has now been restored and is used as a health centre. I have seen the restored building from a distance but not yet got closer.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.460863
Longitude
-2.156405