The Bell Inn, Delph Road, Brierley Hill (2009). This pub retains its traditional style and is near to Black Delph Bridge. The Delph is an area between Brierley Hill and Amblecote and is noted for its flight of canal locks and a series of pubs known as the 'Delph Run'. (All the pubs will be added to this page shortly).
The Bell Inn, Delph Road, Brierley Hill (2009). The sign depicting a bell, with the words 'The Bell Inn The Delph'.
The Tenth Lock, Delph Road, Brierley Hill (2009). This pub is situated next to the locks, hence its name. This photograph shows the entrance to the Withymoor Village Housing Estate which was built in the 1970's on reclaimed land used for mining coal and clay.
The Dock & Iron, Delph Road, Brierley Hill (2009). This pub has recently been refurbished and looks very impressive from the exterior.
Nine Locks Community Centre, Brierley Hill (2009).
Brierley Hill Town Centre Road Sign, Brierley Hill (2009).
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009). This church is situated in Brierley Hill High Street.
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009).
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009).
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009).
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009).
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009).
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009).
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009).
The Old New Inn, Brierley Hill (2009). This pub, like so many others in our current economic climate has closed. I believe the building next door used to be Do-It-All in the 1980's.
View along Brierley Hill High Street, Brierley Hill (2009). The Moor Street shopping centre on the left was built after the shopping parade on the corner of Moor Street was demolished some twenty or thirty years ago.
Old Buildings and Clock, Brierley Hill (2009). This photograph shows the disrepair into which many buildings in Brierley Hill High Street have fallen. The old clock is a reminder of a business long gone.
The Dog & Partridge, Brierley Hill (2009).
The Former Liberal Club, Brierley Hill (2009). This building is in the High Street and was erected in 1902. It had a commemorative stone on the front but this has now been plastered over. Shortly before it ceased trading around the 1980's, it was rebranded as Brierley Hill Working Men's Club. Many thanks to Tim S. for supplying this information.
The Royal Adeel Balti and Dental Practice, Brierley Hill (2009). This interesting building is shared by the Royal Adeel Balti and a Dental Practice. The Dental Practice also had a surgery at a house in Halesowen Road, Old Hill. I recently noticed that this is now boarded up - I spent a lot of time there as a child during the 'drill and fill' era!
The Saracens Head, Brierley Hill (2009).
Fire Station, Brierley Hill (2009).
Road Sign, Brierley Hill (2009).
The International Glass Centre, Brierley Hill (2009). This Victorian building was originally a Technical Institute and Library. The building is close to the town centre being situated on Moor Street and the corner of Bell Street.
The International Glass Centre, Brierley Hill (2009). Inthe 1960's, Dudley college, in conjunction with the local crystal industry, refurbished the building and set up a centre to train apprentices in glass blowing and associated skills in decorative work.
The International Glass Centre, Brierley Hill (2009). This former Free Library and Reading Rooms contained approximately 4000 books in 1921.
Bell Street, Brierley Hill (2009). Where old meets new!
St Michael's Church, Brierley Hill (2009). This church is of a red brick construction and was consecrated as a chapel of ease in the parish of Kingswinford in 1765 - it was erected by subscription. Much of the tower was restored in 1900, with many changes having already been made to the original building. Due to these extensions, the church is almost square which causes it to lack character somewhat. This does not detract from the fact that it is a very substantial building in a very prominent position.
View from St Michael's Church, Brierley Hill (2009). This photograph is taken from the churchyard. The old water tower in Kingswinford can be seen in the background. The former Royal Brierley Crystal works are in the foreground - the land is being redeveloped but a few of the original buildings remain including the tall chimney. These have been incorporated into the redevelopment.
Former Royal Brierley Crystal Works, Brierley Hill (2009). Royal Brierley Crystal dates back 300 years and 15 generations. Under the control of Joseph Silver, the company leased the Glasshouse at Briar Lea Hill. The company became known as Stevens and Williams when the daughters of Joseph Silver married William Stevens and Samuel Cox-Williams. They took over the business in 1847. In the 1930's the company became Royal Brierley Crystal. This was to signify its appointment as the Royal British Glassmakers. Dartington Crystal (Torrington) Ltd have taken over operation of the company which is now situated in Dudley, next to the Black Country Living Museum.
Houses and apartments are now being built on this site but the Royal Brierley Crystal works to the north are Grade II listed. It would appear that these are the buildings in the photographs because there are notices on these properties stating 'BUILDING TO BE RETAINED KEEP OUT' These buildings date back to 1870 and I believe that they include the Managers House/Weighbridge.
Albion Street Church, Brierley Hill (2009). This was originally a Congregational Chapel which was opened on 6 December 1882. It became United Reform in 1973 and in 1976 the Chapel was sold to the Assembly of God Pentecostals.
The Bell Inn, Delph Road, Brierley Hill (2009). This pub retains its traditional style and is near to Black Delph Bridge. 
The Bell Inn, Delph Road, Brierley Hill (2009). The sign depicting a bell, with the words 'The Bell Inn The Delph'. 
The Tenth Lock, Delph Road, Brierley Hill (2009). This pub is situated next to the locks, hence its name. This photograph shows the entrance to the Withymoor Village Housing Estate which was built in the 1970's on reclaimed land used for mining coal and clay.
The Dock & Iron, Delph Road, Brierley Hill (2009). This pub has recently been refurbished and looks very impressive from the exterior. 
Nine Locks Community Centre, Brierley Hill (2009).
Brierley Hill Town Centre Road Sign, Brierley Hill (2009).
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009). This church is situated in Brierley Hill High Street.
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009).
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009).
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009).
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009).
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009).
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009).
St Mary's Catholic Church, Brierley Hill (2009). 
The Old New Inn, Brierley Hill (2009). This pub, like so many others in our current economic climate has closed. I believe the building next door used to be Do-It-All in the 1980's.
View along Brierley Hill High Street, Brierley Hill (2009). The Moor Street shopping centre on the left was built after the shopping parade on the corner of Moor Street was demolished some twenty or thirty years ago. 
Old Buildings and Clock, Brierley Hill (2009). This photograph shows the disrepair into which many buildings in Brierley Hill High Street have fallen. The old clock is a reminder of a business long gone.
The Dog & Partridge, Brierley Hill (2009).
The Former Liberal Club, Brierley Hill (2009). This building is in the High Street and was erected in 1902. It had a commemorative stone on the front but this has now been plastered over. Shortly before it ceased trading around the 1980's, it was rebranded as Brierley Hill Working Men's Club. Many thanks to Tim S. for supplying this information.
The Royal Adeel Balti and Dental Practice, Brierley Hill (2009). This interesting building is shared by the Royal Adeel Balti and a Dental Practice. The Dental Practice also had a surgery at a house in Halesowen Road, Old Hill. I recently noticed that this is now boarded up - I spent a lot of time there as a child during the 'drill and fill' era!
The Saracens Head, Brierley Hill (2009).
Fire Station, Brierley Hill (2009). 
Road Sign, Brierley Hill (2009).
The International Glass Centre, Brierley Hill (2009). This Victorian building was originally a Technical Institute and Library. The building is close to the town centre being situated on Moor Street and the corner of Bell Street.
The International Glass Centre, Brierley Hill (2009). In the 1960's, Dudley college, in conjunction with the local crystal industry, refurbished the building and set up a centre to train apprentices in glass blowing and associated skills in decorative work.
The International Glass Centre, Brierley Hill (2009). This former Free Library and Reading Rooms contained approximately 4000 books in 1921.
Bell Street, Brierley Hill (2009). Where old meets new!
St Michael's Church, Brierley Hill (2009). This church is of a red brick construction and was consecrated as a chapel of ease in the parish of Kingswinford in 1765 - it was erected by subscription. Much of the tower was restored in 1900, with many changes having already been made to the original building. Due to these extensions, the church is almost square which causes it to lack character somewhat. This does not detract from the fact that it is a very substantial building in a very prominent position.
View from St Michael's Church, Brierley Hill (2009). This photograph is taken from the churchyard. The old water tower in Kingswinford can be seen in the background. The former Royal Brierley Crystal works are in the foreground - the land is being redeveloped but a few of the original buildings remain including the tall chimney. These have been incorporated into the redevelopment.
Former Royal Brierley Crystal Works, Brierley Hill (2009). Royal Brierley Crystal dates back 300 years and 15 generations. Under the control of Joseph Silver, the company leased the Glasshouse at Briar Lea Hill. The company became known as Stevens and Williams when the daughters of Joseph Silver married William Stevens and Samuel Cox-Williams. They took over the business in 1847. In the 1930's the company became Royal Brierley Crystal. This was to signify its appointment as the Royal British Glassmakers. Dartington Crystal (Torrington) Ltd have taken over operation of the company which is now situated in Dudley, next to the Black Country Living Museum.
Houses and apartments are now being built on this site but the Royal Brierley Crystal works to the north are Grade II listed. It would appear that these are the buildings in the photographs because there are notices on these properties stating 'BUILDING TO BE RETAINED KEEP OUT' These buildings date back to 1870 and I believe that they include the Managers House/Weighbridge.
Albion Street Church, Brierley Hill (2009). This was originally a Congregational Chapel which was opened on 6 December 1882. It became United Reform in 1973 and in 1976 the Chapel was sold to the Assembly of God Pentecostals.
