WEST MIDLANDS LOCATION: In the Western Central- borders with Warwickshire, Leics, Worcs & Staffs KNOWN AS: West Midlands is just these 7 boroughs - do not confuse with other parts of the UK (The Black Country) LARGEST TOWN: Seven boroughs FAMOUS FOR: The Industrial Revolution. LEISURE: No - very heavily urbanised. HOLIDAYS: No! CULTURE: Er MOST USEFUL! Lots of Universities. SIZE: Very small county with a lot crammed in!

MAIN TOWNS		HISTORIC/INTEREST		DAYS OUT
BIRMINGHAM, WOLVERHAMPTON, SOLIHULL, COVENTRY		Industrial Revolution

COUNTY COUNCILS
Birmingham Council web site Coventry City Council web site Dudley County Council web site Sandwell web site Solihull Council web site Wallsall Council web site Wolverhampton Council web site
UNIVERSITIES
Aston University Birmingham City University Coventry University University of Birmingham University of Wolverhampton Warwick University established 1961
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MAIN COMPANIES
LEISURE/HOTELS/HOLIDAYS
Art Holidays Spain - exclusive painting holiday with all your art materials provided - web site
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CULTURE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES