About Tipton
The fascination of Tipton lies in its heritage at the
heart of the Black Country – the home of the industrial
revolution in the West Midlands.
The coal mines that supplied the industrial base closed
a century ago but the heavy industry remained employing
thousands. Horseley Bridge and Thomas Piggott, for example,
supplied bridges throughout the world. They were still
building motorway bridges in the 1960s but along with
most of the large engineering companies died as the century
drew to a close. Replacing the factories we have modern
(and affordable!) housing that continues to change the
area drastically.
Some of this development exploits waterside spaces –
the many canals not only create a link with the past but
provide enjoyable walking, fishing and boating. Traditionally
known as the Venice of England it is not possible to enter
or leave Tipton without crossing a canal bridge!
That is not to say that production has disappeared. Tipton
has long been the home to Vono beds and among the modern
developments is a huge Warburtons bakery. Sports and leisure
are not neglected – Tipton
Harriers having a national reputation and is based
at Tipton
Sports Academy
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