Birthplace of industrial revolution that has more people than Newcastle
The borough of Dudley boasts a population of more than 300,000 people and has sees more than one million visitors arrive at its well known tourist attractions.
The town famously boasts a castle and zoo, as well as the Black Country Living Museum.
Famous former residents include comedian Lenny Henry, broadcaster Sue Lawley and computing pioneer Maurice Wilkes.
Council bosses revealed eight reasons why the borough should obtain the prestigious status as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations next year:
A proud borough that dates back to the Domesday book.
We are the birthplace of the industrial revolution, boasting a world-renowned glass making heritage and now widely regarded as the historic capital of the
Black Country.
More than £1 billion worth of regeneration programmes are well under way in Dudley from Midland Metro to a University campus.
Around one million visitors every year to nationally and globally recognised tourist attractions.
A population of 300,000 – larger than Newcastle, Preston and Lancaster – and more than three times the size of other cities such as Worcester, Lincoln and Bath.
We have a make-up similar to other cities – Stoke, Bradford and Canterbury are all made up of separate towns.
We have a global Geopark with hundreds of sites of unique world importance as well as a historic Castle and nationally renowned zoo.
Home of the Black County Festival – a celebration of everything that makes this region unique.