Wednesbury industry
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Wednesbury industry by John M as part of the Geograph project.
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Wednesbury industry
Image: © John M Taken: 28 Jun 2008
Iron and steel working was the predominant industry throughout the 19th century and 20th centuries with the last major employer the 'Patent Shaft' closing in 1980. This artwork is on the new Morrisons store.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.550774
Longitude
-2.022226