West Midlands (region) | |
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State | UK |
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Capital | Birmingham |
Surface | 13.004 km² |
Inhabitants | 5.267.337 (2011 census) |
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West Midlands (West Midlands) is a region ofEngland.
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
Herefordshire
- Hereford - Bathed by the River Wye River, the town of Hereford is at the center of a cattle-ranching area but features a magnificent Norman period cathedral.
Worcestershire
- Worcester - Center of fine porcelain production, Worcester is also worth a stop for the idyllic landscapes of its surroundings dominated by the hills of Malvern.
Warwickshire
- Nuneaton
- Stratford-upon-Avon - Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon is also a major tourist destination and an ideal base for exploring other West Midlands locations.
- Warwick - Warwick's biggest attraction is its fairytale castle overlooking the River Avon. Also worth visiting is Kenilworth Castle 8km from the center.
West Midlands
- Birmingham - Second city ofEngland, Birmingham is the place where James Watt developed his steam engine, thus starting the industrial revolution destined from that moment on to overturn the whole world.
- Coventry - Flattened by repeated bombing, Coventry is linked to the name of Lady Godiva.
- Wolverhampton
Shropshire
- Shrewsbury - Famous for its Tudor-era houses with wooden and plaster facades.
- Telford
Staffordshire
- Lichfield
- Stafford
- Stoke-on-Trent - If you are interested in pottery, Stoke-on-Trent is for you. You will be able to visit about forty factories plus two dedicated museums.
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