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Dudley, The Entrance To Dudley Zoo, Castle Hill c.1950
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A castle at Dudley is first mentioned following the arrival of 'a great and powerful prince of the Kingdom of Mercia' called Dudd, Dodo or Dudo c700. It is said that he 'raised a strong fortress here, which remained until the Conquest.' The keep, seen here above one of the later zoo enclosures, is believed to be the oldest substantive part of the castle, with the exception of fragments of walling in the gatehouse, which can be seen to the right.

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Memories of Dudley, the entrance to Dudley Zoo, Castle Hill c1950

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Dudley, The Entrance To Dudley Zoo, Castle Hill c.1950

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My Early Years Living In Dudley, West Midlands.
I was born in Dudley West Midlands, up till the age of 7 yrs old I lived in Cannock staffs. when my Dad changed jobs we came back to Dudley, My mother became a church Caretakers for the Congration church, which isn't there now, we moved from there and went to live in The high street, on the Highside, which is now a Garden, I remember my mum taking me to Dudley zoo about 3 times a year, ...see more
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