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Ironworks & forges · West Midlands

Dudley College of Technology

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Dudley College of Technology — college in Dudley, UK.

Dudley College of Technology, ironworks & forges in West Midlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Tipton · 2.1 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

Dudley College of Technology is located at postcode DY1 4AS, and the nearest railway station is Tipton, which is 2.1 km away. Entry details are not specified, so please check in advance. Accessibility information is not provided.

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About

Dudley College of Technology is a ironworks in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1936. Address: DY1 4AS. Wikidata describes it as: "college in Dudley, UK". Coordinates: 52.5150°, -2.0830°.

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Official information

Dudley College of Technology is a prominent further education institution in the UK, offering a variety of vocational courses, A Levels, T Levels, and apprenticeships. The college provides students with access to advanced facilities and industry-standard teaching to support their academic and career aspirations.

From the Wikipedia article

Dudley College of Technology is a further and higher education college based in Dudley, England. The college's history dates to 1862, when the Dudley Public Hall and Mechanics Institute was first built. Since that date the college has continued to provide technical and vocational education. In November 2023 Ofsted rated the college as a good provider. In total the college received a 'good' grade in all of the eight key areas reviewed.

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Background

History

In 1862 the Dudley Public Hall and Mechanics Institute was built. In 1896 additional accommodation in Stafford Street was acquired and the institution became Dudley Technical school – renamed the Dudley Technical College in 1928. 1931 building works began to relocate the college on a five-acre site at the Broadway which was officially opened in 1936. This site was further expanded to include facilities for the training in Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy and Meteorology. In 1966 the college became the sole responsibility of Dudley Council. A period of further expansion took place during the 1960s and 1970s with facilities for Motor Vehicle and Hydraulic training being created. In 1973 HRH…

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Coordinates
52.5150, -2.0830
District
Dudley
Parish
Dudley, unparished area
Postcode
DY1 4AS
Parliamentary constituency
Dudley
Established
1936
Nearest railway station
Tipton2.1 km
Official site
www.dudleycol.ac.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dudley College of Technology?
Dudley College of Technology is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY1 4AS), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
What is Dudley College of Technology?
Dudley College of Technology — college in Dudley, UK.
How do I get to Dudley College of Technology?
The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY1 4AS.
When was Dudley College of Technology built?
Built or established in 1936.
How do I get to Dudley College of Technology?
The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY1 4AS.