The are Black country is so called because of its heritage the Black Courty was the heart of the industrial revolution Black country people are a very proud of the heritage we had famous Iron works Glass works the anchor for the Titanic was made in this area fine glass Royal Brierley crystal glass that has graced the tables of royalty Dudley is the heart of the Area and there is a fine castle which stands proud above the town you would get more infro by logging into the Dudley web site and you would see the castle also there is an archive senter in Dudley they would provide you with a lot of information also Dudley Libary good luck with your researcher form a very proud Black country woman